Hello Viewers! Welcome to SlogVlog! In this post, we’ll be taking a closer look at the match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Chennai Super Kings. As we gear up for this exciting clash, let’s delve into what we can expect from these two formidable teams, but before we start, let’s have a quick recap of what happened in both the teams’ previous matches.
In their previous match, the Lucknow Super Giants went up against RCB, with RCB winning the toss and opting to bat first. RCB had a decent start, scoring 42 runs in the powerplay without losing a single wicket. However, their fortunes soon took a turn for the worse as they lost several wickets in quick succession, eventually reaching a paltry total of 126-9, thanks in large part to their captain Faf Du Plessis’ 44.
Lucknow’s chase got off to a rocky start when their captain KL Rahul was unable to open due to a pulled muscle he sustained during their fielding. Instead, it was Kyle Mayers and Aayush Badoni who took to the crease. Unfortunately, Lucknow lost several wickets early in their innings, putting them in a precarious position. By the fifth over, they were already 27-5, and despite a valiant effort, they ultimately fell short, getting all out for 108 and losing the match by 18 runs.
Interestingly, the match was not the only source of excitement, as a heated argument between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir broke out after the match concluded, stealing the spotlight. The altercation was the talk of the town, and both players were charged their full match fees for their behaviour.
In their last match, the Chennai Super Kings suffered a heartbreaking loss that left fans reeling after winning the toss and electing to bat. CSK hit a fantastic total of 201. Thanks to a fantastic inning of 92 from Devon Conway and two majestic sixes by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the last two balls.
CSK got off to a rocky start during the powerplay, with their go-to new ball pacers Akash Singh and Tushar Deshpande struggling to contain the opposition’s scoring. The spinners, however, got CSK back in the game. Despite the strong showing, CSK’s bowlers were unable to defend their total, with wides and extras ultimately costing them the match. With just nine runs to defend off the last six balls, Matheesha Pathirana was given the task of defending the total. He did an admirable job; with PBKS still needing 3 runs off the last ball, Matheesha Pathirana bowled a shortish delivery to the PBKS batsman Sikandar Raza, but unfortunately, a lack of a fine leg allowed the PBKS batsman Sikandar Raza to hit the ball towards the boundary. While Maheesh Theekshana made a valiant effort to keep the ball in play, it ultimately proved to be in vain, as PBKS clinched a thrilling victory.
Despite the loss, CSK’s net run rate was not affected, and they remain in the top four. Although the result was disappointing, fans can take solace in that CSK put up a strong fight and showed their fighting spirit until the end.
This is how this post will proceed.
Table:
- Probable 11 For Both Teams
- Weather Report
- Pitch Report
- Stats
- Prediction-
- Ajinkya Rahane VS Amit Mishra & Moeen Ali VS Kyle Mayers- Head to Head:
- Where/When/How to watch this match in- INDIA
Probable 11 For Both Teams:
LSG:
- Kyle Mayers
- Manan Vohra
- Aayush Badoni
- Deepak Hooda
- Krunal Pandya (C)
- Nichols Pooran (WK)
- Marcus Stoinis
- Krishnappa Gowtham
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Amit Mishra
In the absence of the LSG skipper KL Rahul, vice-captain Krunal Pandya will mostly lead the team against the Yellow Army.
CSK:
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Rahane
- Shivam Dube
- Moeen Ali/Ben Stokes
- Ambati Rayudu
- Jadeja
- Dhoni (C & WK)
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Tushar Deshpande
IMPACT PLAYER- AKASH SINGH
Weather Report:
Tomorrow, scattered thunderstorms are expected all day in Lucknow except for a three-hour period between 3 PM and 6 PM. Therefore, we can expect a lot of rain, and we’ll likely experience our first washout of IPL 2023. The highest temperature expected tomorrow is 28°C, with 22% precipitation, 84% humidity, and a wind speed of 6 KMPH. There is no forecast for rain, but rain is definitely expected.
Pitch Report:
Well, it’s time for the PITCH REPORT. It’s time to dig into the ground conditions at Ekana Stadium. According to ESPN Cricinfo, we can expect a red soil pitch for tomorrow’s game between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings. This means we can anticipate some extra bounce, which could give the seamers a real edge. But wait, before you start predicting scores based on average totals (which, by the way, is 147 at this stadium), let’s remember that reading the pitch is an art, not a science. The captains will no doubt take into account what happened in the previous match on this ground (which was played on a black soil pitch), but ultimately, it’s up to them to read the conditions and make the best call as it is going to be a red soiled pitch for tomorrow’s match. So you can’t see the stats of a black-soiled pitch and then predict a red-soiled pitch. Pitch reading is, of course, one of the captain’s most important jobs, but tomorrow it will be a game-changing job. So, will the red soil pitch play to LSG’s advantage, or will CSK come out on top? Let’s wait and see!
Stats:
| Matches- | 2 |
| LSG Won- | 1 |
| CSK Won- | 1 |
| Tied- | 0 |
| No Result- | 0 |
Ajinkya Rahane VS Amit Mishra & Moeen Ali VS Kyle Mayers- Head to Head:
1. Rahane VS Mishra:-
The former Vice Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Ajinkya Rahane, and the most experienced player of LSG, Amit Mishra, have faced each other ten times. In those encounters, the LSG bowler has dismissed Rahane three times.
2. Kyle Mayers VS Moeen Ali:-
Kyle Mayers boasts a remarkable strike rate of 175 against spinners this season, but there’s one spinner who has consistently troubled him: none other than Moeen Ali. In fact, Ali has dismissed Mayers two out of the three times they have faced each other. One of those two instances was in LSG’s previous match against CSK on April 3rd, 2023.
Prediction:
Tomorrow’s match really depends on the pitch, but if I had to predict, then I’d say CSK have the edge. Though Lucknow are the home team, and they have practised more here etc., CSK has two things more than Lucknow- 1. Experience, and 2. Batting Depth. Now, experience everyone knows CSK has, and they have played matches where the pitch turns out to be totally unexpected. For example, the first match of 2019 was played between CSK and RCB. CSK’s first 8 batsmen- Devon Conway to Mahendra Singh Dhoni can bat very well. Lucknow doesn’t exactly have as much batting depth and experience as CSK has. But again, the pitch is the game-changing factor; these are just minor advantages CSK has.
It’s difficult to predict the outcome solely based on team composition. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform and adapt to the pitch conditions. Tomorrow, these minor advantages CSK has won’t help them much if they can’t adapt to the conditions. Whichever team can adapt quicker to the pitch conditions has a good advantage. May the best team win!
If you wish to watch the match between LSG and CSK, you can log into Jio Cinema, where IPL matches are free. If you don’t have access to Jio Cinema or Jio TV but have cable, you can tune in to Star Sports Channel to watch the match. Star Sports 1 provides English commentary, while Star Sports 3 offers Hindi commentary. You can change the audio settings for the matches on Jio Cinema as well. The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST on May 2nd, 2023.
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