LSG vs CSK: The 30th match of IPL 2025 promises to be an intriguing clash as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Monday, April 14.
Both teams find themselves in very different phases of their campaign-LSG are flying high, while CSK are desperately searching for answers.

The surface at the Ekana Stadium has traditionally challenged batters, but this season has seen slightly better conditions for run-scoring. With the dew factor likely to play a role in the second innings, teams winning the toss may prefer to chase.
| Team | Position | Points | NRR | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG | 4th | 8 | +0.162 | W-W-W-L-W |
| CSK | 10th | 2 | -1.554 | L-L-L-L-L |
Given current momentum and form, Lucknow Super Giants are the favorites to win. Their top-order stability, explosive middle-order (led by Pooran), and a versatile bowling attack put them ahead. CSK, reeling under pressure, will need a massive turnaround to compete.
Predicted Winner: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Shamar Joseph, Mitchell Marsh, Manimaran Siddharth, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Yadav, Arshin Kulkarni.
Chennai Super Kings Squad: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Hooda, Matheesha Pathirana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shaik Rasheed, Jamie Overton, Shreyas Gopal, Sam Curran, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi.