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Powerplay (1-6 overs):-
CSK - 49/2 (8.2 rpo, 7x4, 0x6) || LSG - 45/2 (7.5 rpo, 6x4, 1x6)
Middle overs (7-15 overs):-
CSK - 86/1 (9.5 rpo, 8x4, 2x6) || LSG - 92/1 (10.2 rpo, 5x4, 4x6)
Death overs (16-20 overs):-
CSK - 75/1 (15 rpo, 4x4, 8x6) || LSG - 76/1 in 4.3 overs (16.8 rpo, 8x4, 5x6)
In a thrilling IPL showdown at Chepauk, LSG achieved an incredible feat, clinching a sensational victory over CSK, marking their second win against them this season. Marcus Stoinis emerged as the hero of the night, delivering a monumental innings that defied expectations. LSG won the toss and elected to field here at Chepauk considering the dew factor. CSK had a mixed start with Ajinkya Rahane falling early. Ruturaj Gaikwad, alongside Daryl Mitchell, steadied the innings. Despite Mitchell's early departure, Gaikwad's impressive knock of 108 not out and Shivam Dube's explosive 66 off 27 balls propelled CSK to 210. In the second innings, despite a shaky start with early losses, including Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul, LSG found themselves under pressure with a hefty target of 211. The game's pace changed dramatically as Stoinis, paired first with Nicholas Pooran and then Deepak Hooda, shifted gears dramatically. Stoinis not only scored a staggering 124 from 63 deliveries, but his innings also included a high-octane final over where he secured the win with three balls to spare.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK Captain: "Tough to accept, but good game of cricket. LSG played well. We had the game in control till 14 overs, but Stoinis played a great innings. Dew played a part and it took our spinners out of the game. Otherwise, we could have controlled the game better and taken it deeper. But these are parts of the game. Jaddu is batting at number 4 since we lost the second wicket within the powerplay. I thought our target wasn’t enough."
KL Rahul, LSG Captain: "Very special. It was very special to pull it off from where we were before. Different conditions here. I think they started off really well and put us under pressure. 170-180 would’ve been a great total here but they batted really well. Full credit to Stoinis. It was not just power hitting, it was very clever batting. You need to go harder in the powerplay and the impact player rule also gives you a bit more depth. There’s no set plan, apart from the openers, everyone else is ready to go out whenever we feel it's right."
Marcus Stoinis is the Player of the Match 
Marcus Stoinis: "There were some bowlers we wanted to target and some bowlers we wanted to be more cautious against. There was a phase where I wasn’t able to hit the boundaries so it was great Pooran could come in and take the pressure off. Lots of ebbs and flows, just tried to keep it in control. I do think T20 cricket is changing, the impact player role and how teams are taking on the bowlers. On the playing front, I’d like to play and contribute."
Chennai Super Kings 
are set to face Lucknow Super Giants 
in match number 39 of TATA IPL 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This match comes right after both teams faced each other, with Lucknow Super Giants taking the victory in their last encounter.
Chennai Super Kings comes into this game following their third away loss of the season against Lucknow. With eight points from seven games, they are currently fourth in the standings, just above Lucknow. Shivam Dube has been a standout for Chennai, scoring 245 runs at an average of 49 and a strike rate of 157. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has also been in good form, amassing 241 runs at an average of 40. Chennai's bowling strength has been enhanced by their overseas pacers, Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana, who have collectively taken 20 wickets in seven games. With a perfect home record this season, Chennai aims to extend their winning streak on their home ground.
On the flip side, Lucknow Super Giants are buoyed by their recent victory over Chennai. They also have eight points from seven matches but are just a notch below Chennai in the fifth position on the points table. KL Rahul has been pivotal for Lucknow, accumulating 286 runs at an average of 40.85. He is well-supported by Nicholas Pooran and Quinton de Kock, who have contributed 246 and 228 runs, respectively. Yash Thakur leads their bowling attack with eight wickets, with substantial contributions from the rest of the bowling lineup. Riding on their recent success, Lucknow is looking to maintain their momentum and climb further up the leaderboard.
Head-To-Head in IPL:
In the four games played between the two, Lucknow has won two games while Chennai has won one game. One game ended in no-result.
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IPL Stats at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Since 2023):
At this venue, over the course of 12 games since 2023, pacers have dominated the bowling statistics, capturing 90 wickets, whereas spinners have taken 55 wickets. The competition has been evenly matched between teams batting first and those chasing, with each claiming six wins. The average first-innings score recorded here is 171, indicating a moderately high-scoring ground.
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Milestones Alert 
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1 - Moeen Ali (99) needs one catch to complete 100 catches in T20s.
3 - MS Dhoni (247) needs three sixes to get to 250 IPL Sixes.
4 - Marcus Stoinis (46) needs four sixes to complete 50 sixes for LSG in IPL.
4 - Nicholas Pooran (46) needs four sixes to complete 50 sixes for LSG in IPL.
48 - Shivam Dube (952) needs 48 runs to get to 1000 runs for CSK in IPL.
51 - KL Rahul (4449) needs 51 runs to complete 4500 runs in IPL.
Battle of Bigs To Watch Out For:
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Pitch Report:
Ian Bishop and Matthew Hayden:
"The afternoon was quite hot, but it's starting to cool off now. To the right, the distance measures about 66 meters, and to the left, it's just a meter more. The ground extends to 78 meters directly ahead. This pitch seems to present different conditions on each half. Near us, there are patches of grass, while the opposite end boasts a uniform grass cover. It's not likely to be a high-scoring pitch of 200 runs. Expect some early dew today, similar to the conditions in the KKR match. Spinners will thrive on this surface, and fast bowlers will need to slow their pace and use a lot of off cutters."
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Toss:
KL Rahul from LSG calls right at the toss and will bowl first!
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KL Rahul, LSG Skipper: "We opt to bowl first. There is a bit of dew and that will play an impact. The wicket is a bit slow and hopefully, we can put their batters under pressure. We played well, but we have left the result back in Lucknow. We know how challenging Chennai is, everyone will be cheering for them. We don't have any changes."
Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK Skipper: "I lost seven tosses in a row I think and have to work on that. There will be some dew later on, but you never know how the wicket will surprise you. You just need to go out there and express yourself. Just attack when the ball is in the arc. Hoping to set the foundation early on. Daryl comes in for Rachin. Pretty good to have three home games. However, it doesn't matter if you are batting first or bowling first, you need to play good cricket here to win."
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