The 30th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 brings an exciting showdown between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14th at 7:30 PM IST at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Both sides are on contrasting paths this season — LSG is riding high in the top half of the table, while CSK desperately searches for momentum.
📊 LSG vs CSK Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 4
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LSG Wins: 3
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CSK Wins: 1
LSG has historically dominated this fixture, and playing at home gives them an additional edge.
🧢 Team Form & Points Table Status
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Position |
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| LSG | 6 | 4 | 2 | +0.162 | 4th |
| CSK | 6 | 1 | 5 | -1.554 | 10th |
🏟️ Match Information
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Match: LSG vs CSK, Match 30
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Date: 14 April 2025 (Monday)
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Time: 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports
🌦️ Pitch & Weather Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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Pitch Nature: Balanced – offers help to pacers and spinners equally
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Average First Innings Score: 178
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Weather: Partly cloudy, 29°C, 31% humidity
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Chasing Team Advantage: 60% matches won by chasing sides
🔍 Fantasy Insight: Spinners and all-rounders will be crucial. Dew might assist chasing sides later in the game.
📋 Probable Playing XIs
🔵 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Playing XI:
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Nicholas Pooran (WK)
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Rishabh Pant (C)
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Ayush Badoni
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Himmat Singh
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David Miller
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Aiden Markram
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Abdul Samad
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Shahbaz Ahmed
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Ravi Bishnoi
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Shardul Thakur
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Akash Deep
Bench Strength: Marsh, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Shamar Joseph
🟡 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Playing XI:
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Devon Conway
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Rachin Ravindra
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Shivam Dube
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Deepak Hooda
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MS Dhoni (C/WK)
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Vijay Shankar
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Ravindra Jadeja
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Sam Curran
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Noor Ahmad
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Khaleel Ahmed
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Matheesha Pathirana
Bench Strength: Tripathi, Ashwin, Mukesh, Overton, Nathan Ellis
🧠 LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Cricket Tips
🔥 Top Captain Picks:
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Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 349 runs, SR 225
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Rachin Ravindra (CSK): Solid top-order bat + spin option
🌟 Vice-Captain Choices:
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Shardul Thakur (LSG): Handy all-rounder
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Noor Ahmad (CSK): 12 wickets so far
💎 Budget Picks:
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Shivam Dube (CSK)
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Ayush Badoni (LSG)
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Shahbaz Ahmed (LSG)
🛡️ Avoidable Players
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Abdul Samad (LSG) – inconsistent
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Rahul Tripathi (CSK) – out of form
🏏 Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran (C), Rishabh Pant
Batters: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra (VC), Shivam Dube, Aiden Markram
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Shardul Thakur
Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-Captain: Rachin Ravindra
🔍 Match Prediction: Who Will Win LSG vs CSK IPL 2025?
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LSG Win Probability: 60%
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CSK Win Probability: 40%
LSG will benefit from home conditions and Nicholas Pooran’s blistering form. However, CSK can’t be counted out — if Ravindra and Dubey fire, an upset could be on the cards.
❓ FAQs – LSG vs CSK IPL 2025
Q1. Who will win today’s IPL match between LSG and CSK?
Ans: LSG are favorites due to better form and home advantage.
Q2. What is the pitch report for LSG vs CSK?
Ans: The pitch is balanced with some help for both pacers and spinners. Chasing will be slightly easier under lights.
Q3. Who are the top fantasy picks for LSG vs CSK?
Ans: Nicholas Pooran, Rachin Ravindra, Noor Ahmad, and Shardul Thakur are must-haves.
Q4. Where to watch LSG vs CSK live?
Ans: Live telecast on Star Sports Network and streaming on JioHotstar.
Q5. What time does LSG vs CSK match start?
Ans: 7:30 PM IST on Monday, 14th April 2025.
