In Match 30 of the IPL 2025 season, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) broke their five-match losing streak with a thrilling five-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 14.
Match Summary
- Toss: LSG won the toss and elected to bat first.
- Lucknow Super Giants Innings: LSG posted a total of 166/7 in their 20 overs. Captain Rishabh Pant led the scoring with a solid 63 off 49 balls, while Mitchell Marsh contributed 30 runs from 25 deliveries.
- Chennai Super Kings Bowling: Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler for CSK, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs in his 3 overs. Matheesha Pathirana also chipped in with 2 wickets, conceding 45 runs in his 4-over spell.
- Chennai Super Kings Innings: In pursuit of 167, CSK reached the target in 19.3 overs, finishing at 168/5. Shivam Dube anchored the chase with an unbeaten 43 off 37 balls, while Rachin Ravindra provided momentum with a quick 37 off 22 deliveries.
- MS Dhoni’s Finishing Touch: Veteran MS Dhoni played a crucial role in the final overs, scoring an unbeaten 26 off just 11 balls, guiding CSK to victory with three balls to spare.
Key Performers
- Player of the Match: MS Dhoni (26* off 11 balls)
- Top Scorer for LSG: Rishabh Pant (63 off 49 balls)
- Top Scorer for CSK: Shivam Dube (43* off 37 balls)
- Best Bowler for LSG: Ravi Bishnoi (2 wickets for 18 runs in 3 overs)
- Best Bowler for CSK: Ravindra Jadeja (2 wickets for 24 runs in 3 overs)
Match Result
Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets.
Impact on Points Table
With this win, CSK secured their second victory of the season, bringing an end to their five-match losing streak. Despite the win, they remain at the bottom of the points table but have kept their playoff hopes alive.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Chennai Super Kings: Will face Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 18.
- Lucknow Super Giants: Scheduled to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 19.
