Lucknow Super Giants big test against CSK after back-to-back losses
| Date | April 19, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- KL Rahul has odds of 2.40 to be Lucknow Super Giants' best batsman
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has odds of 2.85 to be Chennai Super Kings' best batsman
- Naveen-ul-Haq has odds of 3.45 to be Lucknow Super Giants' best bowler
- Mustafizur Rahman has odds of 3.40 to be Chennai Super Kings' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
The competition has heated up in the Indian Premier League 2024 as it enters its most crucial phase. It will be an important game for hosts Lucknow Super Giants as they take on the Chennai Super Kings in the 34th Match. The Lucknow Super Giants lost to the Kolkata Knight Riders and shall start the game with lower odds. They have struggled in the last couple of games and must strike form to remain in contention for a place in the playoffs. The Chennai Super Kings defeated the Mumbai Indians in the last game and shall look to build on that form. The Super Giants have a good record at their home ground, and it will be interesting to see if they can stop the CSK charge.
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
Back-to-back losses have hurt the campaign for KL Rahul's side. They batted poorly in the last game against the Kolkata Knight Riders, going down by 8 wickets. The top order hasn't been consistent, which has hurt the side's standing on cricket betting apps. It will be a tough challenge for them against the defending champions, and Rahul will look to lead from the front and improve his side's position on the points table.
KL Rahul is the key player for the team, and he will look to do well at the top with Quinton de Kock. The middle order hasn't been consistent, and they will need runs from Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, and Marcus Stoinis in this tough game. Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya are good hitte5rs, and the side expects fiery knocks from them in the final overs of the innings.
Their bowling attack will face a tough test in this game, and they need early wickets from Naveen-ul-Haq and Mohsin Khan with the new ball, as CSK batters are in good form. Krunal Pandya and Ravi Bishnoi will use the surface's slowness to their advantage. Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan, and Stoinis must deliver good performances in the supporting role to defeat the Super Kings.
Expected Starting XI for Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton de Kock, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan (Impact Player)
Chennai Super Kings Preview
It was a superb win for Ruturaj Gaikwad's team in the last game against the Mumbai Indians. The middle and the lower middle order played key roles in the game as the side rode home to a 20-run win. Gaikwad, who played an important knock in the last game, would like to build on this momentum and take his side closer to a berth in the playoffs.
The new opening pair of Ajinkya Rahane and Rachin Ravindra failed in the last game, and the side needs a better start. The middle order is in good form, and they will expect runs from Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Daryl Mitchell. MS Dhoni played a match-winning cameo in the last game, strengthening this batting lineup with Ravindra Jadeja and Sameer Rizvi.
The bowling attack did well on a good batting surface against Mumbai, and the side will expect early strikes from Tushar Deshpande and Mustafizur Rahman. Matheesha Pathirana and Jadeja will look to do well in the middle overs and stop the flow of runs. Shardul Thakur and Mitchell add variety to this attack, making it strong.
Expected Starting XI for Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bowl First
We have seen low-scoring games on this track where batsmen have found it tough to get going. Setting up totals at this venue has never been easy, as the side batting second can pace its innings. The side winning the toss would like to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies over Lucknow on April 19. The track will be slow, and batsmen must get used to the pace and build their innings. Spinners will enjoy bowling on this surface as they can turn the ball and trouble the batters. The side batting first will be happy to have 180 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
Lucknow Super Giants have been inconsistent and lost the last two games. The batting lineup hasn't found its mojo this season, and the side will need a strong show from the top order and spinners to defeat their stronger opponents. The Chennai Super Kings are high on confidence and have a strong batting lineup. Their bowling attack is well suited for these conditions, giving them an advantage according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Chennai Super Kings to win.
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