Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings: In the 30th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets with three balls to spare at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. With this victory, CSK added a crucial win to their IPL 2025 campaign while MS Dhoni created history by becoming the first player to affect 200 dismissals in the tournament.
Earlier, CSK skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and opted to bowl first, citing the possibility of dew in the second innings. Batting first, LSG posted a competitive total of 166/7 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks largely to captain Rishabh Pant’s gritty 63 off 49 balls. Pant played a captain’s knock under pressure, anchoring the innings while wickets kept tumbling at the other end. Mitchell Marsh contributed with a steady 30 from 25 balls, while Ayush Badoni chipped in with a valuable 22 off 17. For CSK, Ravindra Jadeja was impressive with figures of 2/24 in 3 overs, while Matheesha Pathirana picked up 2 wickets for 45 runs in his full quota.
In reply, CSK began their chase with aggression as Rachin Ravindra provided early momentum with a quickfire 37 off 22 deliveries. Youngster Shaik Rasheed supported with 27 off 19 balls before Shivam Dube anchored the innings till the end with a calm and composed unbeaten 43 from 37 deliveries. The chase was well-paced despite a few hiccups, and CSK crossed the finish line in 19.3 overs with five wickets in hand.
Among the bowlers, Ravi Bishnoi was the standout performer for LSG, taking 2 wickets for just 18 runs in his 3 overs. Digvesh Singh and Aiden Markram also picked up a wicket each, but CSK’s batting depth proved too strong on the day.
The match also witnessed a landmark moment as MS Dhoni became the first cricketer in IPL history to register 200 dismissals as a wicketkeeper, including catches, stumpings, and run-outs. The veteran’s lightning-quick stumping and sharp reflexes highlighted his enduring legacy in the league.
CSK now move up the points table with renewed momentum, while LSG will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow
Toss: CSK won the toss and elected to bowl
Result: CSK won by 5 wickets (3 balls remaining)
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