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Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 30 Match Summary

LSG vs CSK, 2025 - T20 Summary

Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Scorecard
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Match Ended   
166/7 (20.0/20)
168/5 (19.3/20)
Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets
LSG 166/7
Bat Top Batsmen
63 (49)
  • 4x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 128.57SR
30 (25)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 120SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 8.00
3
OVERS
24/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 11.25
4
OVERS
45/2
R/W
CSK 168/5
Bat Top Batsmen
43 (37)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 116.21SR
37 (22)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 168.18SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
ECON 6.00
3
OVERS
18/2
R/W
Bowler
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/1
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this thriller where Chennai Super Kings just edged past Lucknow Super Giants. Next up in the IPL 2025 is a big clash between the Punjab Kings and the Kolkata Knight Riders on 15th April, Tuesday. That game will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
MS Dhoni, the victorious skipper of Chennai Super Kings, is also the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He shares that it's always good to win a game, and a result like this gives a lot of confidence to the entire team. He mentions that it was a tough contest, but he's glad they ended up on the winning side and hopes it brings some momentum going forward. Speaking about the batting, Dhoni tells that they haven’t quite got the starts they’ve wanted as a unit, especially at home. He feels the slower nature of the Chennai wickets could be a reason but points out that they’ve done well in the powerplay when playing away on quicker surfaces. Dhoni also says the bowling unit has been performing better than the batting lately. Mentions that they have made a few changes to include more options for the first six overs, and he believes this attack looks more balanced and gives the captain greater flexibility. Shares that Shaik Rasheed has been batting really well in the nets this year, handling both pacers and spinners with confidence. Adds that it's just the beginning for the young batter, but he clearly has the potential to dominate attacks. Says that he was a bit surprised to get the award, especially with players like Noor, Khaleel, and Kamboj also putting in strong performances.
Presentation Time...
Rishabh Pant, the captain of Lucknow Super Giants, shares that the team was probably 10–15 runs short. He mentions that they kept losing wickets whenever they seemed to build momentum, which made it tough to push on. He also tells that while the pitch was generally good for batting, it did stop a little at times but they still felt they could’ve added at least 10 more runs to the total. Shares that he’s feeling much better with every game and is slowly getting into rhythm, taking it one match at a time. On the bowling front, he says they did consider bringing Ravi Bishnoi on at the death but opted for a different plan. Pant adds that the way the bowlers pulled things back after CSK's start is a big positive to take forward.
Shivam Dube is in for a chat. Shares that losing five games in a row is not what Chennai Super Kings stand for, so this win was especially important for him and the team. Mentions that his plan was to bat till the end and take the team over the line, and he’s happy to have done just that. With wickets falling at the other end, Dube tells that he focused on taking the game deep rather than changing his approach. He says it wasn’t just about mindset, but reading the situation and understanding what the game demanded. He also adds that MS Dhoni took the pressure off him. Looking ahead, Dube says the team will carry the positives from this performance into their next big clash against Mumbai.
Lucknow Super Giants will be a bit disappointed with their overall bowling performance, though credit to them for making a real contest out of it. They were under the pump during the Powerplay, with CSK’s openers going hard, but Ravi Bishnoi brought them back into the game with a brilliant spell that included two vital wickets. Aiden Markram and Digvesh Singh chipped in with some tidy overs to keep the pressure on, but Shardul Thakur had an off day, and the rest of the pace attack couldn’t quite find their rhythm. In the end, that lack of penetration and control proved costly, bringing their winning run to an end.
Earlier in the match, Lucknow Super Giants managed to post their lowest first-inning total of the season, but it was still a competitive one on a tricky surface. Skipper Rishabh Pant showed great grit and determination, anchoring the innings with a well-crafted fifty. He was supported by handy cameos from Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, and Abdul Samad, who kept the scoreboard ticking. The Chennai Super Kings’ bowlers were right on the money, and their fielding finally clicked into gear. Jadeja stood out with a couple of crucial wickets, while Noor, despite going wicketless, bowled a miserly spell that built pressure throughout. Matheesha Pathirana struck twice in the final over, and Khaleel Ahmed, along with Anshul Kamboj, picked up a wicket each to round off a disciplined bowling display.
The Chennai Super Kings' openers laid a solid foundation with a steady 52-run stand, setting the tone early on. Debutant Shaik Rasheed caught the eye with a promising cameo, and Rachin Ravindra looked fluent at the crease too. However, neither could build on their starts and were dismissed at key moments. Rahul Tripathi, despite being given a lifeline, couldn’t make it count. Ravindra Jadeja was promoted up the order and combined his composure with Shivam Dube’s powerful hitting to keep the momentum going. Though a mini-collapse in the middle order gave LSG a glimmer of hope, Dube’s crucial 43 and a fiery finishing burst from MS Dhoni sealed the deal for the visitors.
CSK ARE BACK TO WINNING WAYS! It went down to the wire, but Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni kept their cool to take the side home. After a tough stretch of five consecutive losses, they've finally broken the streak and picked up their much-needed second win of the season.
Over 19.3 : 168/5
6 Runs
  • 119.1
  • 119.2
  • 419.3
S. Dube
43 (37)
MS Dhoni
26 (11)
A. Khan
3.3-0-32-1
19.3
4
Avesh Khan To Shivam Dube
FOUR! Shivam Dube with the winning runs for CSK! The Super Kings finally manage to end their losing streak! Angling across, full in length, Dube stays leg side of the ball and carves it with an angled bat face. Hits it aerially but wide of cover for a boundary. CSK win by 5 wickets with 3 balls to spare!
19.2
1
Avesh Khan To MS Dhoni
Gets the yorker right in, on off, MS Dhoni squeezes it out in front of cover and crosses over.
19.1
1
Avesh Khan To Shivam Dube
Begins with a wide yorker, Dube hits it along the ground to deep point for a single.
Who will bowl the last over? It will be Avesh Khan. Can he defend 4 runs here? Also, Lucknow Super Giants have been handed a penalty for a slow over-rate. They can only have four fielders outside the circle.
Over 19 : 162/5
19 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 7 NB 18.2
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 418.6
MS Dhoni
25 (10)
S. Dube
38 (35)
S. Thakur
4-0-56-0
18.6
4
Shardul Thakur To MS Dhoni
FOUR! Full toss and that has been dispatched! Thakur misses his mark and serves a juicy full toss, outside off, MSD picks it up nicely and swats it over mid-wicket. The ball bounces just in front of the boundary cushions. The 50-run stand comes up. 19 runs off the penultimate over. Just 5 needed in the final over for CSK.
18.5
1
Shardul Thakur To Shivam Dube
Wide yorker on off, Dube steers it towards deep backward point for a single.
18.4
0
Shardul Thakur To Shivam Dube
Gets the ball to sneak inside the tramline this time, very full, Dube jams it out back towards Thakur who makes a sharp stop to his right.
18.4
wd
Shardul Thakur To Shivam Dube
Wide! Sprayed beyond the tramline on off. Dube lets it be.
18.3
1
Shardul Thakur To MS Dhoni
DROPPED! Straight in and straight out! Ravi Bishnoi shells it. Wide on off, on a length, MS Dhoni smashes it hard and flat towards extra cover. Ravi Bishnoi standing on the edge of the ring, tries to take a reverse-cup catch over his head but fails to cling on as the ball pops out of his grasp. A single taken.
18.2
1
Shardul Thakur To Shivam Dube
Full and outside off, drilled down to long of for a single.
18.2
nb
Shardul Thakur To Shivam Dube
NO BALL AND SIX! Oh, dear! Shardul Thakur gets it all wrong! The ball slips from Thakur's hand and it is an above-waist full toss, outside off, Dube reaches out and slaps it over deep backward point for a biggie. Free Hit coming up. 11 runs off one legal ball.
Avesh Khan is off the field for the moment. He is receiving medical treatment on his left hand on the sidelines.
18.1
4
Shardul Thakur To Shivam Dube
FOUR! The over starts well for CSK! Gets the ball very full, wide on off, Shivam Dube gets his bat down and opens the face of the bat. Glides to the left of short third for a boundary.
Over 18 : 143/5
7 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
S. Dube
26 (30)
MS Dhoni
20 (8)
A. Khan
3-0-26-1
17.6
1
Avesh Khan To Shivam Dube
Good effort in the deep! A wide yorker, outside off, Shivam throws his hands at the delivery. Gets an outside edge that races past Digvesh Singh at short third. Ravi Bishnoi puts in a good sprint at deep backward point and slides to cut it off. Just a single. 24 needed off 12 balls.
17.5
0
Avesh Khan To Shivam Dube
A couple of valuable dots for LSG! Angling across the left-hander, very full, outside off, Dube tries to squeeze it out but misses.
17.4
0
Avesh Khan To Shivam Dube
Executes the yorker, on off, Dube thrashes it back towards the bowler. Avesh Khan sticks out his left hand to make the stop. Seems to have injured himself in the process. The physio is out to tend to him.
17.3
1
Avesh Khan To MS Dhoni
In the slot, outside off, MS Dhoni stays leg side of the ball and thumps it to the left of long off. David Miller is quick across the turf and collects it on the bounce. Keeps the batters down to just a single. 6 runs off the over so far.
17.2
4
Avesh Khan To MS Dhoni
FOUR! Streaky! Avesh serves it full and outside off, MSD swings hard as he looks to go back over the bowler's head. Gets an outside edge that flies between the keeper and short third for a boundary. 26 needed off 16 for CSK.
17.1
1
Avesh Khan To Shivam Dube
Nails the wide yorker, around off, Shivam steers it to deep backward point for a single.
Over 17 : 136/5
13 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • 016.5
  • 616.6
MS Dhoni
15 (6)
S. Dube
24 (26)
S. Thakur
3-0-37-0
16.6
6
Shardul Thakur To MS Dhoni
SIX! One hand comes off the bat but it still sails over the fence! An off-pace delivery, on off, on a length, MSD swings across the line a bit early. Drags it off the inner half of the bat but clears the deep square leg fence for a flat six. 13 runs off the over.
16.5
0
Shardul Thakur To MS Dhoni
Manages to sneak the full ball inside the tramline this time, MS Dhoni can only jam it out back to Thakur.
19 OV
19 Runs
S. Thakur to S. Dube MS Dhoni
  • 418.1
  • 7 NB 18.2
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • 1 WD 18.4
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 418.6
18 OV
7 Runs
A. Khan to S. Dube MS Dhoni
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • 117.3
  • 017.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
13 Runs
S. Thakur to S. Dube MS Dhoni
  • 016.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • 1 WD 16.5
  • 016.5
  • 616.6
16 OV
12 Runs
A. Khan to S. Dube MS Dhoni
  • 1 WD 15.1
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 415.5
  • 415.6
15 OV
2 Runs
D. Singh to V. Shankar S. Dube
  • 114.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • W 14.6
14 OV
5 Runs
A. Markram to V. Shankar S. Dube
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
9 Runs
R. Bishnoi to R. Jadeja V. Shankar S. Dube
  • 012.1
  • 1 WD 12.2
  • W 12.2
  • 412.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 1 WD 12.6
  • 1 LB 12.6
12 OV
8 Runs
A. Markram to S. Dube R. Jadeja
  • 011.1
  • 611.2
  • 011.3
  • 111.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
6 Runs
D. Singh to R. Jadeja S. Dube
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
5 Runs
A. Markram to R. Jadeja S. Dube
  • 09.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
2 Runs
R. Bishnoi to R. Tripathi R. Jadeja S. Dube
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • W 8.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
7 Runs
A. Markram to R. Tripathi R. Ravindra
  • 17.1
  • 27.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • 27.5
  • W 7.6
7 OV
8 Runs
R. Bishnoi to R. Ravindra R. Tripathi
  • 46.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 26.6
6 OV
7 Runs
D. Singh to R. Ravindra R. Tripathi
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 45.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
7 Runs
A. Khan to R. Ravindra S. Rasheed R. Tripathi
  • 44.1
  • 24.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • W 4.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
8 Runs
D. Singh to S. Rasheed R. Ravindra
  • 1 WD 3.1
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 1 WD 3.4
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
14 Runs
S. Thakur to R. Ravindra S. Rasheed
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 42.4
  • 12.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
13 Runs
A. Deep to R. Ravindra S. Rasheed
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 41.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
10 Runs
S. Thakur to S. Rasheed R. Ravindra
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 40.3
  • 40.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets
  • Player of the Match MS Dhoni
  • Umpire Ulhas Gandhe (IND), Virender Sharma (IND) and Michael Gough (ENG)
  • Referee Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Lucknow 166/7 in 20.0 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between R Pant (27) and A Samad (20)
  • Lucknow 155/4 in 19.0 overs
  • R Pant T20 fifty: 54 runs in 42 balls (4x4) (3x6)
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 118/4 in 16.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (13.1 ovs): A Badoni against CHE (LBW) Successful (LKN: 2, CHE: 2)
  • Lucknow 100/3 in 12.3 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 32 balls between M Marsh (21) and R Pant (28)
  • Strategic Time-out: Lucknow 68/2 in 9.0 overs
  • Lucknow 50/2 in 6.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Lucknow 42/2
  • Referral 1 (3.6 ovs): CHE against N Pooran (LBW) Successful (LKN: 2, CHE: 2)
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 51 off 25 balls between S Dube (21) and M Dhoni (25)
  • Chennai 154/5 in 18.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 111/5 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 2 (12.6 ovs): LKN against V Shankar (LBW) Unsuccessful (LKN: 2, CHE: 1) (Retained)
  • Chennai 100/4 in 12.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (7.6 ovs): R Ravindra against LKN (LBW) Unsuccessful (LKN: 2, CHE: 1)
  • Strategic Time-out: Chennai 59/1 in 6.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Chennai 59/1
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 51 off 26 balls between S Rasheed (27) and R Ravindra (22)
  • Chennai 51/0 in 4.2 overs
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