IPL 2024: LSG vs CSK Match 34- Top 3 player battles to watch out for

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) the defending Indian Premier League 2024 champions showed their might with a huge win against Mumbai Indians (MI). The men in yellow flexed their muscles with the bat and later with the ball to beat the Mumbai Indians in front of their own home fans. 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are coming into the game after their huge loss to Kolkata Knight Riders over the weekend. KL Rahul will be worried about the bowling unit as KKR chased down the 162-run target with complete ease.

Also Check: What's New in Betting Laws in India?

The action moves to the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow as the Super Giants will hope to make use of the conditions in their favour. Chennai Super Kings on the other hand will want to make sure they keep their success on the road going with a key win on Friday. 

Here are the top three player battles from LSG vs CSK clash:

3. Ravi Bishnoi vs Shivam Dube

Lucknow Super Giants will rely on Ravi Bishnoi to come good in the big game against Chennai Super Kings on Friday. The 23-year-old spinner has struggled to find his rhythm so far but his performances in the last few games have been promising.

Shivam Dube has been having a great season with the bat for the Chennai Super Kings. The 30-year-old has been severe against the spinners and has used the long handle to good effect. The battle between Shivam Dube and Ravi Bishnoi will be amazing as the two players will try to outdo each other for the sake of their teams.

Also Check: IPL 2024 Orange Cap

2. Naveen-ul-Haq vs Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s decision to bat at number three paid off as he scored 69 runs off 40 balls. This knock from the Chennai Super Kings skipper helped his side post a huge 206 on the board. Considering the form Gaikwad is in, LSG will be wary about the Chennai skipper and will want to dismiss him early.

Naveen-ul-Haq will most likely make his return to the team after Shamar Joseph endured a horror debut against KKR. The Afghan pace ace has the ability to bowl at decent speeds and also outfox the batters with his subtle change of pace off the wicket.

Also Check: LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction

1. Quinton De Kock vs Matheesha Pathirana

Lucknow Super Giants have been able to become a formidable batting unit due to the presence of Quinton De Kock. The veteran South African star has scored 174 runs so far with two half-centuries.

Also Check: IPL 2024 Purple Cap

With 8 wickets from 3 games so far, Matheesha Pathirana has been a key bowler for the Chennai side. The 21-year-old single-handedly changed the course of the game versus Mumbai Indians with the wickets of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Romario Shepherd. The young pace ace from CSK will be looking to take out one of the most dangerous openers in the league making this a must-see battle.