• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings, 34th Match, Indian Premier League 2024
• Date and Time: April 19,  02:00 pm GMT / 08:00 pm BD / 07:30 pm local time
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are facing a critical juncture as they gear up to take on CSK after enduring two successive defeats. Their performance in the tournament so far has been below expectations, particularly given the trend of high-scoring matches this season. While most teams have been consistently posting scores of 200 or more, LSG has struggled to reach an average of around 160 runs per game, which may prove insufficient against a strong opponent like CSK. The main area of concern for LSG lies in their batting lineup, where aside from Nicholas Pooran, other batsmen, including KL Rahul, have failed to leave a significant impact. However, their bowling unit has shown promise and will be crucial in their upcoming matches.

Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are riding high on confidence following a thrilling victory against MI at the Wankhede Stadium. Currently positioned third on the points table with four wins and two losses, CSK has witnessed the resurgence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, which bodes well for the team. Additionally, Shivam Dube’s consistent performances and MS Dhoni’s vintage batting display in the final overs have strengthened CSK’s batting lineup. However, the team remains wary of the lack of runs from Rachin Ravindra, posing a potential concern. Despite this, CSK’s bowling unit has been impressive, and they are well-prepared to tackle the conditions in Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton de Kock, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Shamar Joseph, Yash Thakur.

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman.

Who will win the toss? – Lucknow Super Giants
Who will win the match? – Chennai Super Kings

It will be updated soon

Ekana Stadium is renowned for presenting difficulties for chasing teams, leading most captains to opt for batting first and setting a target. A competitive score at this venue usually falls within the range of 170 to 180 runs.

At the Ekana Stadium, the pitch generally leans towards the slower side, posing challenges for batsmen to time their shots effectively. Consequently, scores in the range of 170-180 runs are deemed slightly above par on this surface.

The temperature is anticipated to vary between 41 and 26 degrees Celsius, accompanied by humidity levels of approximately 27 percent. Furthermore, the wind speed is predicted to be around 27 kmph.

• Stadium: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
• City: Lucknow
• Capacity: 50, 000
• Hosts to: Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Super Giants