IPL 2023, CSK vs LSG : Spinner shines at Chepauk as MS Dhoni and Co defeat Lucknow by 12 runs

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• 03 Apr 2023, 11:41 PM

  CSK vs LSG Live Update:

  Thank you for joining us as we conclude our coverage of this match. Tomorrow, Delhi Capitals will take on the defending champion Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitely Stadium at 7:30 pm.  

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 11:28 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Dhoni's CSK defeated LSG by 12 runs, spinner shines for Chennai, with Moeen Ali 26 for 4 becoming the most effective bowler. 

  LSG:  205/7 (20)

  Mark Wood 10 (3)

  Krishnappa Gowtham 17 (1)

  Last wicket: Ayush Badoni c Dhoni b Tushar Deshpande 23 (18)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 11:20 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  28 needed off 6 balls, It looks impossible from here for LSG 

  LSG:  190/ 6 (19)

  Ayush Badoni: 21 (15)

  Krishnappa Gowtham 17 (10)

  Last wicket: Nicholas Pooran c Stokes b Tushar Deshpande 32 (18)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 11:16 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  37 needed with 2 overs to go, Both young Indians at the crease. Can they do it for LSG?

  LSG:  181/6 (18)

  Ayush Badoni: 16 (12)

  Krishnappa Gowtham 16 (7)

  Last wicket: Nicholas Pooran c Stokes b Tushar Deshpande 32 (18)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 11:16 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  44 needed off 18 balls, Chahar hat-trick of wides and Shivam Dube dropping catches all happening as the thrilling chase continues

  LSG:  174/6 (17)

  Ayush Badoni: 11 (8)

  Krishnappa Gowtham 14 (5)

  Last wicket: Nicholas Pooran c Stokes b Tushar Deshpande 32 (18)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 11:09 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  The Impact player showed leaves his impact as he dismissed the furious Pooran.

  LSG:  156/6 (16)

  Ayush Badoni: 10 (7)

  Krishnappa Gowtham 0 (0)

  Last wicket: Nicholas Pooran c Stokes b Tushar Deshpande 32 (18)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 11:02 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  All hopes are on Nicholas Pooran as he looks in brilliant touch tonight. It's this man that CSK needs. 

  LSG:  150/5 (15)

  Nicholas Pooran 31 (15)

  Ayush Badoni: 5 (4)

  Last wicket: Marcus Stoinis b Moeen 21 (18)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:52 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Moeen Ali shines again, clean-bowled Stonis for 21, Young Badoni walks to the crease

  LSG:  136/5 (14)

  Nicholas Pooran 18 (10)

  Ayush Badoni: 4 (3)

  Last wicket: Marcus Stoinis b Moeen 21 (18)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:46 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  A beautiful spell by Mitchell Santner conceded just 3 runs of the over, he finished his 4-over spell, with 1 for 21.

  LSG:  128/4 (13)

  Marcus Stoinis 19 (16)

  Nicholas Pooran 17 (9)

  Last wicket: Krunal Pandya c Ravindra Jadeja b Moeen 9 (9)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:42 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Pooran started decided not to wait as he goes fire, Hits 15 off the over to RS Hangargekar

  LSG:  125/4 (12)

  Marcus Stoinis 17 (12)

  Nicholas Pooran 16 (7)

  Last wicket: Krunal Pandya c Ravindra Jadeja b Moeen 9 (9)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:40 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Both Stoinis and Pooran can take it to victory from here with the ability they have got but they have to stay on the crease for that.

  LSG:  110/4 (11)

  Marcus Stoinis 16 (11)

  Nicholas Pooran 2 (2)

  Last wicket: Krunal Pandya c Ravindra Jadeja b Moeen 9 (9)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:35 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Required run rate is below 11 but LSG losing wickets at regular intervals. Krunal Pandya dismissed by Moeen Ali

  LSG:  105/4 (10)

  Marcus Stoinis 13 (7)

  Nicholas Pooran 0 (0)

  Last wicket: Krunal Pandya c Ravindra Jadeja b Moeen 9 (9)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:30 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Both new batsmen are on the crease, LSG wants some steadiness at this point.

  LSG:  96/3 (9)

  Marcus Stoinis 5 (4)

  Krunal Pandya 8 (6)

  Last wicket: KL Rahul c Ruturaj Gaikwad b Moeen 20 (18)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:26 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  12 balls 3 runs 3 wickets, Moeen Ali struck again as LSG collapsing like cards

  LSG:  84/3 (8)

  Marcus Stoinis 1 (1)

  Krunal Pandya 1 (3)

  Last wicket: KL Rahul c Ruturaj Gaikwad b Moeen 20 (18)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:25 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Another wicket for CSK, First Moeen Ali now Santner dismisses Hooda

  LSG:  80/1 (6)

  KL Rahul: 19 (13)

  Krunal Pandya 0 (0)

  Last wicket: Deepak Hooda c Stokes b Santner 2 (6)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:12 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Moeen Ali did the magic for CSK, A good bowling change, CSK needed a wicket and Moeen Ali delivered. 53 off 22 balls, that's Kyle Mayres for you, LSG dugout looks happy and relaxed. A successful powerplay came to an end for LSG. Deepak Hooda came to crease.

  LSG:  80/1 (6)

  KL Rahul: 19 (13)

  Deepak Hooda: 1(3)

  Last wicket: Kyle Mayers c Conway b Moeen 53 (22)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 10:07 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  There is no stopping for Kyle Mayers. CSK fielders are forced to be spectators as he hits the ball mercilessly.  

  LSG:  73/0 (5)

  KL Rahul: 18 (12)

  Kyle Mayers: 48 (20)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 09:57 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Tushar Deshpande, the Impact player bowled his first over with a little poor line and length and overstepping, 2 no-balls, and 3 wides by the fast bowler. Kyle Mayers showing off his skills with biggies. 18 runs from the over

  LSG:  56/0 (4)

  KL Rahul: 11 (9)

  Kyle Mayers: 39 (17)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 09:52 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Kyle Mayres and KL Rahul are following the footsteps of CSK's opener as they are hitting the ball all over the park. CSK needs a wicket here.

  LSG:  38/0 (3)

  KL Rahul: 10 (7)

  Kyle Mayers: 27 (11)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 09:46 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Kyle Mayres bringing nightmares for Stokes, as he hit the English bowler for 18 runs.

  LSG:  25/0 (2)

  KL Rahul: 10 (7)

  Kyle Mayers: 15 (5)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 09:40 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Chase begins, Deepak Chahar bowled a decent first over conceding only 7 runs off his first over

  LSG :  7 (1)

  KL Rahul: 7 (5)

  Kyle Mayers: 0 (1)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 09:16 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  With 2 sixes to Wood, MS Dhoni helped CSK to reach 217. 218 for Lucknow Super Giants to win the game

  CSK: 217/7(20)

  Mitchell Santner 1(1)

  Ambati Rayudu: 27 (14)

  Last wicket MS Dhoni: c Ravi Bishnoi b Mark Wood12 (3)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 09:11 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  CSK crosses the 200 mark. last over to go

  CSK: 203/5 (19)

  R. Jadeja 3(5)

  Ambati Rayudu: 26 (13)

  Last wicket Ben Stokes 8 (8) c Yash Thakur b Avesh Khan

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 09:08 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Raidu doing the job for csk, 2 sixes to wood in an over. 220 looks possible from here.

  CSK: 194/5 (18)

  R. Jadeja 0(2)

  Ambati Rayudu: 20 (10)

  Last wicket Ben Stokes 8 (8) c Yash Thakur b Avesh Khan 

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 09:01 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Stokes failed again as Avesh Khan dismissed him for 8, again a single-digit score, a rain of wickets for CSK. 200 looks far from here. 

  CSK: 178/ (17)

  R. Jadeja 0(0)

  Ambati Rayudu: 6(6)

  Last wicket Ben Stokes 8 (8) c Yash Thakur b Avesh Khan 

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 09:01 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Ravi Bishnoi giving Lucknow fans a lot of moments to cheer as he dismissed Moeen Ali

  CSK: 1170/4 (16)

  Ben Stokes 2 (4)

  Ambati Rayudu: 4 (4)

  Last wicket Moeen Ali: 19 (13)  st Pooran b Ravi Bishnoi

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:50 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Its Moeen Ali in charge now, he is giving a tough time to LSG bowlers after the destructive start by openers

  CSK: 164/3 (15)

  Ben Stokes 1 (3)

  Moeen Ali: 19 (12)

  Last wicket Shivam Dube 27 (16): c Mark Wood b Ravi Bishnoi

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:45 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  After two back-to-back sixes, Shivam had to depart, dismissed by Ravi Bishnoi

  CSK: 150/3 (14)

  Ben Stokes 0 (1)

  Moeen Ali: 6 (8)

  Last wicket Shivam Dube 27 (16) : c Mark Wood b Ravi Bishnoi

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:43 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  It is still more than 10 runs an over, CSK targets to cross 200

  CSK: 137/2 (17)

  Shivam Dube 15 (12)

  Moeen Ali: 5 (7)

  Last wicket Devon Conway 47 (29) : c Krunal Pandya b Mark Wood 

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:42 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  LSG trying to keep control of the damage done in the 1st half of the inning.

  CSK: 125/2 (12)

  Shivam Dube 4 (7)

  Moeen Ali: 4 (6)

  Last wicket Devon Conway 47 (29) : c Krunal Pandya b Mark Wood 

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:37 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Another blow for Chennai, Wood strikes. Devon Conway is gone for 47. Two new batsmen on the crease 

  CSK: 120/2 (11)

  Shivam Dube 2 (5)

  Moeen Ali: 1 (2)

  Last wicket Devon Conway 47 (29) : c Krunal Pandya b Mark Wood 

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:25 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Ravi Bishnoi does the magic for Super Giants. Dismissed dangerous Ruturaj on his first delivery.  Shivam Dube came on strike

  CSK: 114/1 (10)

  Shivam Dube: 1 (3)

  Devon Conway: 43 (27)

  Last wicket Rituraj Gaikwad: 57 (31) c Mark Wood b Ravi Bishnoi

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:21 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Both Chennai openers are so stylish and destructive at the same time. No solutions from the Lucknow side for the destruction.

  CSK: 110/0 (9)

  Rituraj Gaikwad: 57 (30)

  Devon Conway: 40 (25)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:16 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Another amazing over for CSK, this time it's Conway with 2 sixes in an over. Ruturaj also completed his back-to-back half-century.

  CSK: 101/0 (8)

  Rituraj Gaikwad: 50 (26)

  Devon Conway: 39 (23)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:11 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  A decent slowdown after the powerplay, 7 off the over in spite of a no-ball from Yash Thakur

  CSK: 84/0 (7)

  Rituraj Gaikwad: 49 (24)

  Devon Conway: 26 (19)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 08:02 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Another bowling change but CSK batters look in some different form, 19 runs from the sixth over this and time it's Mark Wood. CSK best score in powerplay at their home ground

  CSK: 79/0 (6)

  Rituraj Gaikwad: 46 (20)

  Devon Conway: 23 (16)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:57 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Krishnappa Gowtham conceded an extremely costly over with Ruturaj hitting him for three sixes. 20 runs in this over.

  CSK: 60/0 (5)

  Rituraj Gaikwad: 40 (18)

  Devon Conway: 14 (12)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:54 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Ruturaj continues his form from the previous match. A confident short over the mid-on, the ball rolls over the boundary

  CSK: 40/0 (4)

  Rituraj Gaikwad: 20 (12)

  Devon Conway : 14 (12)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:53 PM

  Krunal Pandya replaces Avesh khan

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:48 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Kyle Mayers completed his 2nd over, conceding 10 runs off it. Both openers looks comfortable on the crease

  CSK: 33/0 (3)

  Ruturaj Gaikwad: 14 (8)

  Devon Conway:13 (10)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:41 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  A good over for CSK, 17 runs of the Avesh Khan's over with 5 wides from the first ball, and two back to back four for Conway.

  CSK: 23/0 (2)

  Rituraj Gaikwad: 6 (4)

  Devon Conway : 12 (9)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:35 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  The Match begins with comprehensive first over from Kyle Mayers for LSG

  CSK: 6/0 (1)

  Rituraj Gaikwad: 3 (3)

  Devon Conway :2 (3)

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:31 PM

  CSK vs LSG: A little delay as a stray dog refuses to leave the field, and smiles all around.

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:27 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update:

  Here walks out the CSK opener, following a huge roar of the yellow army all around the stadium.

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:22 PM

  CSK vs LSG live updates: 

  For Lucknow, 9 out of XI players can bowl. A huge advantage for the guest team at the Chidambaram Stadium.

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:18 PM

  CSK vs LSG live updates:

  Chennai Super Kings subs: Tushar Deshpande, Dwaine Pretorius, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane

  Lucknow Super Giants subs: Ayush Badoni, Jaydev Unadkat, Daniel Sams, Prerak Mankad, Amit Mishra

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:08 PM

  CSK vs LSG Live update:

  Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): KL Rahul(c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran(w),
  Krishnappa Gowtham, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Avesh Khan

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:07 PM

  CSK vs LSG live Update:

  Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Shivam Dube, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, RS Hangargekar

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:05 PM

  CSK vs LSG live update

  : MS Dhoni: "IT does mean a lot to be back here. IPL started in 2008 but we've not played a lot of cricket here. Only about 5-6 seasons we've been here. This is the first time the full stadium will be operational, a few stands were empty earlier. Really glad that we get to play all our home games here at Chepauk, means a lot. Same squad for this game".

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 07:02 PM

  CSK  vs LSG Live Update: 

  KL Rahul: "We'll bowl first. We want to know what we are chasing. It was a really good performance against DC, all parts of the game we did well.  Jaydev Unadkat misses out, Yash Thakur comes in".

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 06:57 PM

  Dhoni Flipped the coin in the air, KL Rahul calls head, head it is. LSG will bowl first. 

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 06:53 PM

  CSK vs LSG, live updates:

   Dhoni's men are back in their home ground after 1427 days. Crowd wants to witness Thala magic again. Toss in next 3 minutes.

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 06:10 PM

  with a win percentage of 79.17 at Chepuk, CSK is the favorite for tonight's game, also as Lucknow is playing their first game at Chennai's home ground, KL Rahul and Co have to come extra prepared to face the turning track. Leg-spinner Prashant Solanki might be effective for CSK if he gets a chance tonight. 

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 06:10 PM

  Unlike many IPL grounds, Chepauk is good for the team that bats first as it holds a higher winning percentage. Also, the weather looks clear hence, no rain is expected tonight.

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 05:58 PM

  Lucknow Super Giants Squad

  : KL Rahul, Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nicholas Pooran, Jaydev Unadkat, Yash Thakur, Romario Shepherd, Daniel Sams, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Swapnil Singh, Naveen ul Haq, Yudhvir Charak

  
• 03 Apr 2023, 05:47 PM

  Chennai Super Kings Squad

  : MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma, Sisanda Magala