IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Highlights: Lucknow HAMMER Chennai and win by 8 wickets as KL Rahul stars

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: And that's that! Lucknow Super Giants have registered a dominant victory to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in match 34 of IPL 2024. KL Rahul and Quentin de Kock opening partnership meant that Lucknow Super Giants cruised to victory with an over to spare. Lucknow now move onto 8 points in the IPL table. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: KL Rahul's fantastic innings has come to an end as Ravindra Jadeja has caught a blinder of a catch to dismiss the Lucknow Super Giants skipper. LSG need 16 more runs to win this encounter. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Victory beckons for Lucknow Super Giants as they need 31 runs in four overs. With KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran on the crease the win looks inevitable but crazier things have happened in IPL. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: CSK have their first scalp as Quentin de Kock is sent packing. At the end of 15 overs LSG are 134/1.

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Quinton de Kock has also brought up his half century as a Lucknow Super Giants victory is looking inevitable. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: The Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is leading the chase from the front as he has notched up another fifty. LSG are in cruise control of the chase as at the end of 11 overs, Lucknow are 103/0.

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: CSK are in a spot of bother as Quentin de Kock is dropped in Ravindra Jadeja's over. They need a wicket now as Lucknow Super Giants are cruising with 84/0 at the end of 9 overs. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: The powerplay has come to an end as Lucknow Super Giants are chasing brilliantly with a score of 54/0. Skipper KL Rahul is leading the charge for the home side with 39 of 19 balls. CSK need a wicket and they need it now. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: As expected the opening pair of Quentin de Kock and KL Rahul have opened the chase for Lucknow Super Giants. At the end of first over LSG are 3/0

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: MS Dhoni did what he does best as his quickfire cameo of 28 runs in just nine balls helped Chennai Super Kings set a daunting total of 177. Considering the slow pitch, Lucknow Super Giants will have a tough chase on their hands. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: MS Dhoni has smashed a six and four in the second last over to take Chennai Super Kings to a total of 157/6. Final over of the innings up next

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: The moment which crowds have waited for is here. Moeen Ali departs but the Lucknow crowd is jubilant as MS Dhoni has come into bat for the first time in Lucknow. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Ravindra Jadeja promoted at number 4 today proved the decision was right as his fifty in difficult batting conditions has led the CSK fight back. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: The pitch is definitely on the slower side as CSK batters are struggling to go at a decent pace. With just 5 overs remaining, CSK are 105/5 and need to step the foot on pedal. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Chennai Super Kings are in all sorts of trouble as they are 93/5 at the end of 13 overs. Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja are on the pitch as they look to salvage the CSK innings. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: After Ajinkya Rahane got bowled by Krunal Pandya Chennai Super Kings were in early trouble. Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube are now looking to steady the CSK innings. At end of 10 overs CSK are 81/3.

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Lucknow Super Giants have picked up two early wickets in the contest but Chennai Super Kings have notched a decent tally of 51/2 at the end of powerplay. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: The young LSG pacer Yash has got the big scalp of CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad knicked the delivery into the hands of KL Rahul. Ravindra Jadeja is the new batsman on the crease for CSK.

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Mohsin Khan has struck for the home side with his first ball of the innings as Rachin Ravindra is bowled after a fantastic delivery which was aimed at the middle stumps. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is the new batter in for Chennai Super Kings. At the end of 2 overs, CSK are 7/1. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindra have opened the batting for Chennai Super Kings. Matt Henry had the ball in hand for the first over as Chennai Super Kings notched up four runs without loss to start their innings. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Here is the starting XI for Chennai Super Kings for the clash against Lucknow Super Giants

Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana.

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Here is the Starting XI for Lucknow Super Giants 

KL Rahul (c), Quiniton De Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: The news is in KL Rahul has won the coin toss and has opted that his side Lucknow Super Giants will bowl first. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: We are just five minutes away from the toss at Ekana. Both KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad will be stepping out on the field soon. Stay tuned.

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: There is no doubt that Nicholas Pooran has been the best player for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024. In this crucial encounter, LSG wil be looking for the West Indies batsman to continue his rich vein of form. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: MS Dhoni took his fans and the entire world of cricket by storm in Chennai Super Kings last game against Mumbai Indians as he smacked Hardik Pandya for three consecutive sixes. It will be interesting to see if MS Dhoni will continue his scintillating form with the bat. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Here is the predicted XI for Chennai Super Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Here is the Predicted XI for Lucknow Super Giants

 KL Rahul (c, wk), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: For bowlers, the pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium offers a dynamic story. Pacers take advantage of the new ball's swing in the early going. However, as the innings progresses and the ball loses its shine, spinners could become the main players, taking advantage of a surface that becomes more and more conducive to their skill. Because of the pitch, expect a difficult chase for large runs by hitters, with the game leaning more and more in the direction of low scoring.

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: The weather is expected to be almost perfect. Anticipate sunny skies and no chance of rain interfering with the action. The expected temperature, which is 41 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the 19% humidity will be moderate. Moreover, a moderate breeze gusting at 27 km/h will enhance the pleasant ambiance.

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: This is a heavyweight clash taking place at the Ekana Sportz City. The defending Giants Chennai Super Kings will be searching for their fifth win of the season. But standing in their way will be the home side Lucknow Super Giants, seeking their fourth win of the season to maintain pace with top four. 

IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK Live Score & Updates: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.