LSG vs CSK: The 30th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on April 14.
Coming for Match 30 of the Rivalry week, Lucknow Super Giants will take on Chennai Super Kings at their own home ground. Both teams are coming into this match with contrasting campaigns. Lucknow has started the campaign with a loss, but then gained winning momentum. Meanwhile, Chennai started strong but lost momentum, losing five of its 6 matches. Heading into this clash, Lucknow Super Giants are the only unbeaten side in the tournament. Their winning run could continue against Chennai Super Kings, who have failed to gain any momentum this season. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket LSG vs CSK, Match 30 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Delhi and Mumbai.
LSG vs CSK: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings, 30th match |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| City | Lucknow |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Monday, 14 April, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, is set to host the LSG vs CSK for Match 30 of the IPL 2025. The Stadium pitch has been traditionally known to be bowler-friendly, particularly spinners, but the last IPL game here saw both teams score over 190, suggesting the surface may be more batting-friendly this season. For this fixture, the pitch might provide some grip in the early overs, but batting conditions are likely to get better as the game advances.
The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch has shown variable behavior this season. While the first game offered consistent bounce, later matches saw the surface slow down, especially as the ball got older. In both day and night games, teams batting second struggled, making batting first the likely choice for the toss-winning captain.
LSG vs CSK Weather Report:
The weather at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, is expected to remain sunny during the start of the match but as the match progresses further, the cloud cover will take on the ground, ensuring an uninterrupted game. Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 25%, along with it, there are 33% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest if rain comes and stops before match hours. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 35°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Sunny and Partly Cloudy |
| Rain Probability | 25% |
| Humidity | 33% |
| Temperature | Around 35°C |
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Ground stats: LSG vs CSK
| Total Matches Played | 19 |
| Batting First Won | 09 |
| Batting Second Won | 10 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 169 |
| Highest Score | Kolkata Knight Riders 235/6 |
| Lowest Score | Lucknow Super Giants 108/10 |
LSG vs CSK Predicted Playing XI
LSG Probable Playing XI:
Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Himmat Singh, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
CSK Probable Playing XI:
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed
