LSG vs CSK IPL 2025 Match Prediction: Full Playing XIs, Pitch Report & Winner Prediction
The blockbuster LSG vs CSK IPL 2025 clash promises fireworks as Lucknow Super Giants host Chennai Super Kings at Ekana Stadium. Our expert prediction analyzes KL Rahul’s leadership, Dhoni’s finishing prowess, and key matchups for this April 14 showdown.
📌 Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Date & Time | April 14, 2025, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network & JioCinema |
🏟️ LSG vs CSK: Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | LSG | CSK |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Wins | 2 | 3 |
| Last Meeting | CSK won by 12 runs (IPL 2024) | |
| Highest Total | CSK 217/7 (2023) | |
| Lowest Total | LSG 108 (2024) | |
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🌦️ Weather Forecast (Lucknow)
Afternoon
🌤️ 34°C
Humidity: 45%
Rain: 10%
Evening
🌙 28°C
Humidity: 65%
Rain: 5%
Match Hours
⛅ 30°C
Humidity: 55%
Rain: 0%
🏏 Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Avg. 1st Innings Score | 160-170 |
| Batting 1st Win % | 55% |
| Best Bowling Type | Spinners (Middle Overs) |
| Toss Preference | Bat First (60% success rate) |
| Last 5 Matches Result | 4 won by team batting first |
📋 Confirmed Playing XI (IPL 2025)
| Player | Role | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul (c & wk) | Opening Batter | Last 5: 42, 68, 29, 55, 37 |
| Quinton de Kock | Opening Batter | Last 5: 18, 47, 33, 62, 9 |
| Deepak Hooda | Top Order Batter | Last 5: 22, 41, 15, 33, 28 |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder | Last 5: 35+1w, 12+2w, 44, 27+0w, 50+1w |
| Nicholas Pooran | Middle Order Batter | Last 5: 25, 63, 41, 18, 55 |
| Krunal Pandya | All-rounder | Last 5: 15+2w, 22+1w, 3w, 18+0w, 1w |
| Ayush Badoni | Finisher | Last 5: 14, 28*, 19, 33, 12 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Leg Spinner | Last 5: 2w, 1w, 3w, 0w, 2w |
| Mark Wood | Fast Bowler | Last 5: 3w, 1w, 2w, 0w, 4w |
| Avesh Khan | Fast Bowler | Last 5: 1w, 2w, 0w, 3w, 1w |
| Mohsin Khan | Fast Bowler | Last 5: 2w, 1w, 0w, 2w, 3w |
| Impact Sub: Devdutt Padikkal (Batter) | ||
| Player | Role | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | Opening Batter | Last 5: 51, 73, 22, 45, 67 |
| Devon Conway | Opening Batter | Last 5: 33, 28, 41, 19, 56 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | Top Order Batter | Last 5: 24, 37, 12, 45, 18 |
| Shivam Dube | Middle Order Batter | Last 5: 28, 55, 33, 42, 19 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder | Last 5: 25+2w, 1w, 33+1w, 2w, 18+0w |
| MS Dhoni (wk) | Finisher | Last 5: 22*, 18*, 35*, 12*, 28* |
| Moeen Ali | All-rounder | Last 5: 12+1w, 2w, 15+0w, 1w, 23 |
| Deepak Chahar | Fast Bowler | Last 5: 1w, 3w, 2w, 0w, 1w |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spinner | Last 5: 2w, 1w, 0w, 3w, 1w |
| Tushar Deshpande | Fast Bowler | Last 5: 2w, 1w, 0w, 2w, 1w |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Fast Bowler | Last 5: 3w, 2w, 1w, 4w, 0w |
| Impact Sub: Mitchell Santner (Spinner) | ||
🔥 Key Player Battles to Watch
| Matchup | Stats Insight | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul vs Deepak Chahar | Rahul’s SR: 142 | Chahar’s Econ: 7.2 | Rahul (won 60% duels) |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Ravi Bishnoi | Gaikwad avg: 28 | Bishnoi: 3 dismissals | Bishnoi |
| Nicholas Pooran vs Ravindra Jadeja | Pooran SR: 185 | Jadeja Econ: 6.8 | Even |
| MS Dhoni vs Mark Wood | Dhoni SR: 135 | Wood: 2 dismissals | Wood (death overs) |
📊 Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely Outcome | Key Factors |
|---|---|---|
| LSG bats first (170+) | CSK falls short by 10-15 runs | LSG’s spin trio dominates middle overs |
| CSK bats first (180+) | CSK wins by 20+ runs | Dhoni’s death overs finishing |
| Low-scoring game (<150) | CSK wins by 5 wickets | Experience in chasing small totals |
🎯 Final Prediction & Betting Odds
Likely Winner: Chennai Super Kings (55% chance)
Top Performer: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
Dark Horse: Ayush Badoni (LSG)
Best Bowler: Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
Toss Prediction: CSK wins toss, chooses to field
Betting Odds: CSK 1.85 | LSG 2.10
📢 Why CSK Might Win?
- Superior spin attack (Jadeja + Theekshana) on slow Ekana pitch
- Dhoni’s finishing (Avg 45+ at death overs in IPL 2025)
- 3-2 head-to-head advantage against LSG
📢 Why LSG Could Upset?
- Home advantage at Ekana (Won 70% of matches here)
- KL Rahul’s form (3 fifties in last 5 innings)
- Mark Wood’s pace against CSK’s aging middle order
🏆 Fantasy Cricket Tips
| Category | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Must-haves | Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja |
| Budget Picks | Ayush Badoni (8.5Cr), Tushar Deshpande (7Cr) |
| Captain/Vice-captain | Gaikwad (C), Jadeja (VC) |
| Differential Pick | Mohsin Khan (selected by only 12% teams) |
📌 Final Verdict
A closely-fought match expected at Ekana Stadium, but CSK’s experience in crunch situations gives them the edge. LSG’s powerplay batting will be crucial – if Rahul/de Kock put up 50+ in first 6 overs, the game tilts in Lucknow’s favor.
Our Prediction: CSK to win by 4 wickets or 12 runs (depending on toss)
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