Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings: In the 30th match of IPL 2025, held at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants. Batting first, LSG posted a total of 166/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Leading from the front, captain Rishabh Pant smashed a brilliant 63 off 49 balls, laced with 4 boundaries and 4 sixes, keeping the scoreboard ticking in the middle overs.
Supporting him, Ayush Badoni played a quick 22-run cameo, while Abdul Samad added a handy 20 off just 11 balls. However, CSK’s bowlers kept striking at regular intervals. Ravindra Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/24 in 3 overs. Death-over specialist Matheesha Pathirana also bagged 2 wickets, dismissing both Pant and Shardul Thakur in the final over. Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj picked up a wicket each, while Noor Ahmad impressed with a tight spell, conceding just 13 runs in his 4 overs.
Chasing a target of 167, CSK now have a golden opportunity to grab two crucial points. With the live win probability slightly in their favor at 59%, Chennai’s strong batting line-up will be aiming to dominate. However, Rishabh Pant’s explosive innings has set the stage for an exciting chase. Will LSG’s bowlers rise to the occasion or will CSK cruise to victory? Stay tuned for the second innings thriller!
