The exciting CSK vs LSG clash will be Dhoni’s comeback match at Chennai
After the first round of play in IPL 2023, we have seen the strength and weaknesses of every team, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals are at the top of the list with a huge NRR of 3.60.
After the first match, Dhoni’s CSK did not put any positive impact on the points table but rather collected a negative NRR for their opening match loss against defending champion Gujarat Titans.
Today MSD will return to its fortress MA Chidambaram Stadium after 2019, Chennai used to be called Dhoni’s “Second Home”. This match will be more like nostalgia to all the Yellow Army than a real war.
This seems to be Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s last appearance as a Captain and as a player with the bright yellow jersey, so all the fans will be elated with immense joy and you can hardly find any vacant seat today evening.
Fans are more eager to see him playing in front of their eyes, of course, the happiness will cross all boundaries if Chennai Super Kings will come as a winner.
We all know Chennai Super Kings reigns at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as the Chepauk Stadium, and truly it is the fortress of Dhoni. Let’s have a look at how fair CSK has done at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
CSK record at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
Matches: 56
Won: 40
Lost: 16
Won Batting First: 26
Won Chasing: 14
Highest Total: 246/5 in 20 overs vs RR in 2010
Lowest Total: 109 All Out in 17.4 overs vs MI in 2019
Most Runs: Suresh Raina 1506
Highest Individual Score: Murali Vijay 127 off 56 balls against Rajasthan Royals in 2010
Most Wickets: Ravichandran Aswin – 46 Wickets
Player to watch of CSK vs LSG Match
As we have already seen the flamboyant batting of Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 92 off mere 50 balls which consisted huge 9 over boundaries, will be a headache of the opponent captain and the strength of Dad’s Army.
Moeen Ali who is 67 runs away from 1000 runs in IPL needs to rise to the occasion not only in batting but also in a spinning-friendly Chepauk .
Ben Stokes is one of the most expensive buys in this IPL, who is also 73 runs away from his milestone to score 1000 runs in Indian Premier Leagues.
Last but not least for CSK is the man behind the stumps with a cool cucumber head and a great amount of grey matter in it that can turn around the match with his helicopter shots or helicopter-like speed at any moment.
Lucknow Super Giants Strengths
Mark wood with his fierce pace and accuracy broke Delhi Capitals’ batting orders and their progression in that match.
Kyle Mayers batting seems to look easy while he stays on the crease and the power hitting gets to another level.
Captain himself, K L Rahul , if he finds his mojo while batting can be a spectacular treat to all the spectators
Pitch Report of CSK vs LSG Match at at MA Chidambaram
We can expect a spin-friendly wicket at MA Chidambaram, and spinners like Jadeja , Mitchell Santner, and Moeen Ali for CSK, and Ravi Bishnoi, and Krunal Pandya could be a decisive factor here.
Amit Misha could be a very good inclusion to Lucknow super Giants team.
There won’t be another 180-plus score match that we can expect.
Players Like Devon Conway and Ambati Rayudu for Chennai Super Kings can be the best batsman who plays spin well.
On the other hand Lucknow Super Giants player K L Rahul , Nicholas Pooran plays spin ball exceptionally well.
Best Possible Playing XI for Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (capt, wk), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Rajvardhan Hangargekar
Best Possible Playing XI for Lucknow Super Giants
KL Rahul (capt & wk), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, K Gowtham, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra, Mark Wood
Prediction on CSK vs LSG Match
We are expecting a thrilling nail-biting finish of the match, which could go with Dhoni’s Dad Army coming up as a victorious
Great.