Match Preview by Cricket Betting Tips – Your Trusted Source for IPL 2025 Insights & Updates
Match Overview
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on a struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 PM IST.
Rishabh Pant’s LSG are flying high after a shaky start to the tournament. With three consecutive wins, including a well-paced run chase against Gujarat Titans, they are brimming with confidence. The Lucknow franchise looks settled with match-winners across the board.
On the other hand, CSK’s campaign has gone completely off track. After an opening win over Mumbai Indians, they’ve crashed to five losses in a row, their worst-ever streak in IPL history. Even the return of MS Dhoni as captain couldn’t revive their fortunes in the last game, where they were thrashed by Kolkata Knight Riders. A turnaround is needed—but can it happen against an in-form LSG?
Match Details
| Fixture | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings – Match 30, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, April 14, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Telecast | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
|---|---|
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 3 |
| Won by Chennai Super Kings | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First Match | March 31, 2022 |
| Most Recent Match | April 23, 2024 |
Pitch & Conditions – What to Expect in Lucknow
The Ekana Cricket Stadium has traditionally been a tricky surface for batters, but in IPL 2025 it has slightly shifted in favor of run-making. In 17 matches played here, teams batting and chasing have won almost equally (8 wins each). Expect some early movement under lights, but overall it should be a balanced wicket. Teams winning the toss might opt to bowl first.
Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Rishabh Pant (C/WK), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep
Impact Player: Digvesh Rathi
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana
Key Players to Watch
Nicholas Pooran (LSG):
Pooran has been the most consistent batter in IPL 2025 so far, scoring 349 runs in 6 matches at an average of 69.80 and a mind-blowing strike rate of 215.43. He has four half-centuries and remains the biggest threat to CSK’s faltering bowling attack.
Noor Ahmad (CSK):
Despite CSK’s poor run, Noor has emerged as a bright spot. With 12 wickets in 6 matches at an average of 13.17, he leads the Purple Cap race. If anyone can apply pressure on LSG’s power-packed middle order, it’s the Afghan spin wizard.
Today’s Match Prediction by CricketBettingTips.com
Given their form, confidence, and home advantage, Lucknow Super Giants are favorites to win this contest. CSK are low on morale and form, and unless Dhoni and Co. pull off something magical, this could be another long night for the men in yellow.
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