IPL 2024: Match 34, LSG vs CSK Live: LSG vs CSK Live Updates, Commentary, News, and More
Lucknow Super Giants will take on Chennai Super Kings in match 34 of the IPL 2024 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, on April 19.
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Winning skipper and POTM KL Rahul said:
"Feels good at the end of the day. When you win, most decisions feel right. We were committed to our plans. Really happy with that. Depends on the wicket, I deploy my bowlers. We tried to mix it around. The bowlers executed really well. The team is sticking to the plans. Half way stage, I would have been happy with 160. The wicket was slow and a bit of grip. MSD walked in and the pressure got to the bowlers. He has had the intimidation on opposition bowlers. Our young bowlers were put under pressure with the crowd going berserk as well. 15-20 runs extra they got. I have been trying to assess the situation. It came off today. I knew the CSK spinners will put the pressure on. I picked my bowlers and it came off. Quinton batted well as well. Made life easy for both. Different ball game playing in Chennai. Was playing in front of mini Chennai crowd. We are a young team and happy to play in front of such a crowd," Rahul said.
Losing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said:
"We finished well with the bat, couldn't have asked more with the situation we were in. After powerplay we couldn't capitalize on the start we got and we kept losing wickets at regular intervals. I would say we were 10-15 runs short. Slightly difficult with such a total, with the impact sub rule you need 10-15 or even 20 runs extra. Pitches like these seem sluggish to start off with but with dew coming on it gets better, 190 would have been a good score. One area we would like to improve in taking wickets in the powerplay. That will put pressure on the opposition. We need to work on it. Good to play them again (next game at Chepauk). We will come up with good homework done now that we have three home games," Gaikwad said.
LSG WIN BY EIGHT WICKETS
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets at Ekana Stadium. They move upward on the points table, while CSK need to introspect their batting performance.
WHAT A CATCH
Ravindra Jadeja picked up a stunning catch as KL Rahul departed for 82 runs. Pathirana struck as LSG are 161/2
15 runs off the over
Another good over for LSG. They are 161/1 after 17 overs and are on the verge of winning.
End of the 16th over
12 runs off the over as LSG are 146/1 after 16 overs.
Finally a breakthrough
Mustafizur Rahman gave the breakthrough as Quinton de Kock departed for 54 runs. LSG are 134/1
Half-century for Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock completed his half-century in 41 deliveries. LSG are thriving!
End of the 14th over
LSG are 121/0 after 14 overs. 56 runs are now needed to win.
Three runs off the over
Good over from Pathirana. Three runs off the over as LSG are 113/0 after 13 overs.
End of the 12th over
LSG are 110/0 after 12 overs. 67 runs needed in 48 deliveries.
Half-century for KL Rahul
KL Rahul completed his half-century in 31 deliveries. Sensational knock from the captain.
Five runs off the over
LSG are 89/0 at the halfway stage. 88 runs to win.
Nine runs off the over
Another good over for LSG. They are 84/0 after nine overs.
DROPPED
Pathirana dropped the catch of Quinton de Kock. Jadeja was disappointed. Quinton survived a scare.
Two of the most consistent teams of the Indian Premier League, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face each other at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on March 19. Courtesy of winning four out of six matches so far in the ongoing IPL 2024, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side is third on the points table while LSG are placed fifth with six points.
Meanwhile, Devon Conway was expected to join CSK in May but the New Zealand international is now ruled out of the competition. Richard Gleeson replaced him and might play a key role later in the season when Mustafizur Rahman will leave for international duties. When it comes to the current squad, skipper Ruturaj is in good form along with Shivam Dube, while MS Dhoni has done a commendable job as a finisher. With the ball, Tushar Deshpande and Matheesha Pathirana have been exceptional.
When it comes to LSG, the batting unit needs to improve. Skipper KL Rahul hasn’t been at his best while the likes of Quinton de Kock and Ayush Badoni haven’t been consistent. Marcus Stoinis’ form is also a massive concern. However, Nicholas Pooran has been phenomenal, but he needs more support from other batters. With the ball, Mayank Yadav can make his return while the focus will be on Mohsin Khan and Ravi Bishnoi.
Probable Playing XI:
Lucknow Super Giants - Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (wk/c), Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Shamar Joseph, Yash Thakur
Chennai Super Kings - Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman
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