Match Preview: LSG vs CSK - A Battle of Contrasts

In the 30th game of IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow today at 7:30 PM IST.

LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, is in good shape presently with four victories in six games and sits at number four on the points table. CSK, led by the new captain MS Dhoni since the injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad, are placed at the bottom with only one win from six matches.

Head-to-Head Record: LSG Dominates

In their last five meetings, LSG has won three, with CSK getting only one victory and one game being played without a result.

AI Predictions: LSG Expected to Win

Artificial Intelligence models are favoring an LSG win. ChatGPT points to LSG's powerful batting lineup and home advantage, indicating they are well-set to overpower. Likewise, Google Gemini is forecasting a simple win for LSG, pointing to CSK's recent form woes and poor head-to-head record.

Fantasy Cricket Picks: Players to Watch

• Batters: Nicholas Pooran, Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, Ayush Badoni

• All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja (Captain), Aiden Markram (Vice-Captain), Vijay Shankar

• Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi, Matheesha Pathirana, Avesh Khan​

• Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant​

Nicholas Pooran has been in great form, and hence he is a top fantasy pick.

Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at Ekana Stadium has turned batting-friendly, but it still provides support to pacers and spinners as a result of the soil structure. The weather will be clear, and there is no interference expected in the match.​

Conclusion: Can CSK Turn the Tide?

Though LSG starts as the favorite, CSK will bank on MS Dhoni's experience to stage a comeback. The crowd wants to know if the 'Mahi magic' would lift CSK to an upset win