Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 30? LSG vs CSK, IPL 2025 on April 14: MS Dhoni put an end to Chennai losing streak

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Who Won Yesterday's IPL Match 30 – LSG vs CSK (April 14, 2025)? Chennai Super Kings put an end to their losing streak as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants in an entertaining game that saw MS Dhoni reaffirm himself as the finisher.

The result didn't change either team's position on the table. CSK remained at the bottom while LSG held on to fourth but missed out on a chance to go top.

Match Summary: LSG vs CSK, IPL 2025

Match Result

• Lucknow Super Giants: 166/7 in 20 overs
• Chennai Super Kings: 168/5 in 19.3 overs
• Result: CSK won by 5 wickets with 3 balls to spare
• Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow

Toss

• CSK won the toss and opted to bowl first

Captains

• LSG: Rishabh Pant
• CSK: MS Dhoni

Top Performers

• Most Runs for CSK: Shivam Dube – 43* (37)
• Most Runs for LSG: Rishabh Pant – 63 (49)
• Most Wickets for CSK: Ravindra Jadeja & Matheesha Pathirana – 2 wickets each
• Most Wickets for LSG: Ravi Bishnoi – 2/18

LSG vs CSK, IPL 2025: Award Winners

• Curvv Super Striker of the Match: MS Dhoni (CSK) – SR: 236.36
• My11Circle Fantasy King of the Match: Rishabh Pant (LSG) – 115 points
• Rupay Most 4s of the Match: Shaik Rasheed (CSK) – 6 fours
• Angel One Most 6s of the Match: Rishabh Pant (LSG) – 4 sixes
• TATA IPL Green Most Dot Balls of the Match: Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 13 dot balls
• Player of the Match: MS Dhoni (CSK)

Note: Each award has a prize money of Rs 1 lakh

LSG vs CSK Turning Point

The turning point in CSK's victory over LSG came when MS Dhoni joined Shivam Dube at the crease with 56 runs still needed off the final five overs. Under mounting pressure, Dhoni’s calm aura and explosive 11-ball 26 turned the tide. His partnership with Dube, who played a composed 43*, shifted momentum decisively.

With clever strike rotation and timely big hits, the duo dismantled LSG’s bowling rhythm. From a tense 111/5 to sealing the win with three balls to spare, it was this composed yet fiery finish—sparked by Dhoni’s brilliance—that became the night’s pivotal moment and reasserted CSK’s legendary grit.

LSG vs CSK Unsung Hero

While MS Dhoni’s late blitz stole the spotlight in Lucknow, it was Noor Ahmad’s quiet brilliance that shaped Chennai Super Kings' triumph. The Afghan spinner conceded just 13 runs in his four overs, applying the brakes on Lucknow Super Giants’ innings during the powerplay.

He stifled Rishabh Pant with subtle variations, forcing LSG into a defensive shell. Though wicketless, Noor’s spell was a masterclass in control and timing—drying up boundaries and setting the tone for CSK’s chase. His understated impact didn’t earn headlines, but for keen observers and Dhoni himself, Noor was the architect behind the turnaround—an unsung hero in every sense.

LSG vs CSK Match Playing XI

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

Impact Substitute: Ravi Bishnoi (IN), Mitchell Marsh (OUT)

Chennai Super Kings: Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact substitute: Shivam Dube (IN), Matheesha Pathirana (OUT)