LSG vs CSK Playing 11 IPL 2025: Rahul Tripathi Out, Young Sensation to Make Debut? Lucknow vs Chennai Team News, Predicted Lineups

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LSG vs CSK Playing 11: A crucial match awaits at the Ekana Stadium today (April 14) as Lucknow Super Giants lock horns against Chennai Super Kings.

After five defeats in a row, CSK are in desperate need for a victory. LSG, on the other hand, have 8 points in six matches and would be looking for a win at home, which shall propel them to the summit of the points table.

LSG vs CSK IPL 2025 Schedule

• Date & Time: Monday, April 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

LSG vs CSK H2H Record

In their five IPL encounters so far, LSG leads with three wins, while CSK has managed just one victory. One match ended with no result. LSG have largely held the edge in this contest, especially at home.

LSG and CSK IPL 2025 Squads

Lucknow Super Giants: Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Akash Deep, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Maharaj Singh, Aiden Markram, Avesh Khan, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Vansh Bedi (wk), C Andre Siddharth, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana

LSG vs CSK Team News, Injury Update

CSK's campaign has taken a significant hit following the injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been sidelined for an extended duration due to an elbow issue. In response, MS Dhoni has taken over the captaincy reins once again, but the change at the helm has yet to produce the desired turnaround. Their most recent outing against Kolkata Knight Riders highlighted deeper concerns.

The opening pair of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway has struggled to provide solid starts, while the middle order has lacked both fluency and a decisive finisher. Rahul Tripathi, in particular, has failed to find form and may be left out of the playing XI. With the team looking for fresh energy, Tamil Nadu youngster Andre Siddarth could be in line for a debut.

In contrast, Lucknow Super Giants have received a timely lift with the return of Mayank Yadav. The young speedster, who had been out with a back and foot concern, is fit again and likely to feature in the clash against CSK. His raw pace adds bite to an already dependable bowling unit featuring Shardul Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi.

Their batting lineup remains consistent, anchored by the in-form trio of Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and David Miller - all capable of taking control of the game at any stage.

LSG vs CSK Playing 11: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Lineups

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan

LSG Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi

Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed

CSK Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana