Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face each other in their next match of IPL 2024. CSK vs LSG, match 39 of IPL 2024, takes place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Below is the prediction for the CSK vs LSG clash.
CSK vs LSG team analysis
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad leads Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. CSK has won 4 matches and lost 3 out of 7. With 8 points, they are 4th in the points table. CSK have done a good job in bowling. However, their batsmen need to buckle up as only three batsmen are averaging 40+.
Lucknow Supergiants
KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024. Out of 7 matches, they have won 4 matches and lost 3. With 8 points, LSG is at 5th place in the points table. LSG has a brilliant group of bowlers but only three of their batsmen – KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock and Nicholas Pooran have shown consistent bowling performances.
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CSK vs LSG Key Factors
Field conditions
The Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is a suitable ground for bowling. The spinners enjoy a lot of success. Batsmen often find it difficult to score many runs. The average first innings total in T20Is is 150, while the average second innings total is 119.
Form and fitness
CSK opener Devon Conway was recently ruled out of IPL 2024. Pacer Deepak Chahar played in the last match after missing the previous match. Therefore, he will return to the team in the CSK vs LSG clash. For the Lucknow Super Giants, pacer Mayank Yadav is yet to return to the side.
Tactical insight
Chennai Super Kings: Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni are three solid pillars of CSK’s batting. However, others need to get to work. CSK have a strong pace unit led by Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman and Deepak Chahar. However, they lack depth in the effects department.
Lucknow Super Giants: LSG has a good bowling unit with players like Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan and Ravi Bishnoi. However, their top order has struggled to score runs in many games. Nicholas Pooran has been the only consistent batsman in the team.
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CSK vs LSG Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL match? IPL 2024 Match 39
CSK vs LSG Score Prediction
Players to make prediction.
Chennai Super Kings: Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja are the best batsmen in the team. Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana have taken the most wickets after 7 games.
Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock and Nicholas Pooran are the team’s main run-getters. Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq have bagged the most wickets.
CSK vs LSG Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score more runs for CSK in the match: Shivam Dube or Ravindra Jadeja
Who will score more runs for LSG in the match: KL Rahul or Nicholas Pooran
CSK vs LSG Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for CSK in the match: Ravindra Jadeja or Matheesha Pathirana
Who will pick the most wickets for LSG in the match: Ravi Bishnoi or Yash Thakur?
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Who will win the match?
Chennai Super Kings are very likely to beat Lucknow Super Giants in the match as they are very strong in their home conditions. The men in yellow have convincingly won all three of their home games so far.
Conclusion
LSG crushed CSK in their previous home clash. Now, CSK will look to come back in their home match. Both teams have 8 points each and follow each other in the points table. Therefore, the team that wins the match will improve its position in the table.
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