LSG vs CSK IPL 2023 Highlights: Lucknow vs Chennai match called off due to rain
LSG vs CSK: MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings face Krunal Pandya's Lucknow Super Giants in the 45th match of IPL 2023. CSK look to return to winning ways after suffering two consecutive losses. Meanwhile, LSG aim to make a comeback after the dramatic match against RCB. For for Latest Updates
LSG vs CSK IPL 2023 Highlights: Lucknow vs Chennai match called off due to rain
LSG vs CSK IPL 2023: MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings lock horns against Krunal Pandya's Lucknow Super Giants in the 45th match of IPL 2023. After facing two successive losses in their previous matches, CSK look to return winning ways. Meanwhile, LSG are also aiming to make a comeback after their low-scoring loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore. LSG will also be missing their captain KL Rahul as he has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.
Live updates : LSG vs CSK Highlights
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May 03, 2023 6:58 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Match called off
And here's the news coming in. Match has been called off due to rain. Players shake hands with each other, Dhoni waves at the crowd. So, this will be a no-result and both teams will get a point each. It was good bringing this game to you, join our other coverage of PBKS vs MI game here
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May 03, 2023 6:48 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Cut off time for a five over game
The cut off time for a five over game is 7:28 PM. It's sad but we won't get a game if the match does not resume by then.
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May 03, 2023 6:43 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Rain, rain and more rain
While IPL is getting heated as the fight is growing for the top 4 finish, temperature in north India is pretty much cool. As I type, it is still raining in Lucknow and is not slowing down. Have your fingers crossed if you want to catch the action and stay with us for further updates.
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May 03, 2023 6:34 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Targets if the game is shortened
You might be wondering what CSK would chase if LSG won't bat and the game is shortened. All the data for you:
5 over game - 42
10 overs - 76
15 overs - 106
18 overs - 122
19 overs - 127
The rain is still pouring down and we get to know that the cut-off time is 7:28 PM
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May 03, 2023 6:25 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
CSK to chase 127 if LSG don't bat
CSK will have to chase 127 in 19 overs if LSG don't bat again. They have batted for only 2 balls in the 20th over and have made 125.
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May 03, 2023 6:04 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Covers being brought in again
And as we received that good piece of news, we have something not so good for you. The covers are being brought in again. LSG's fielding coach Jonty Rhodes is seen helping the groundstaff in bringing the covers. Looks like rain is in mood to play games.
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May 03, 2023 6:01 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Covers being peeled off
Good news coming. Rain has stopped and covers are being removed. The umpires are in the middle for inspection.
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May 03, 2023 5:21 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Rain stops play
The rain gods have interrupted again and the match has been stopped. Pathirana just got the wicket of Gowtham and the covers are on after 19.2 overs. LSG 125/7 after 19.2
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May 03, 2023 5:14 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Badoni hits 50
And Badoni has smashed a brilliant fifty under testing conditions. A 30-ball fifty when all the other batters have found it hard going. He has smashed Chahar for 20 runs in the 19th over and is putting the pressure back on CSK. LSG 125/6 after 19
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May 03, 2023 5:11 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Pooran falls for 20
And Pooran's struggle comes to an end. He was not at his best today and has to go back for a 31-ball 20. This was fuller outside off and Pooran had no timing and elevation to clear the off-side fielder.
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May 03, 2023 5:00 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
LSG 83/5 after 16
LSG are at 83/5 after 16 overs. 21 runs in the previous 2 overs as runs are starting to come. Pooran had hit a six in the 15th over and Pathirana then went for 10 in the 16th over (including 5 wides). Badoni has now stepped on the accelerator. He has smoked Theekshana for a six and a four in a 15-run over. LSG 98/5 after 17.
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May 03, 2023 4:45 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
LSG 57/5 after 13
LSG are crawling at the moment. CSK spinners have kept a big hold on LSG batters. Pooran and Badoni are in the middle. It looks unlikely that LSG will be able to post something in excess of 120
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May 03, 2023 4:21 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Jadeja strikes
Now Jadeja joins the party as well. He has left Stoinis perplexed. This was a peach of a ball. Pitched on leg and turned sharply to clean the off stump. LSG 4 down
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May 03, 2023 4:14 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Theekshana cleans Vohra
And the second LSG opener is also back in the hut. This was fired straight as Vohra missed his shot. LSG 2 down. Wait, make it three please. Krunal has gone golden duck. This was on a good length just outside the stumps. Pandya has a poke at it and Rahane does really well at slips to grab this. LSG in mess.
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May 03, 2023 4:04 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Mayers walks back
And here's the opening. Mayers has been caught out at long-on by Ravindra Jadeja. Moeen Ali gets the first scalp and LSG are 1 down.
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May 03, 2023 3:49 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Action underway in Lucknow
And the LSG openers Kyle Mayers and Manan Vohra are in the middle. It's a different opening combination for them and a forced change. Meanwhile, Deepak starts for CSK.
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May 03, 2023 3:42 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
LSG's Playing XI
Mana Vohra, Karan Sharma and Mohsin come in
Kyle Mayers, Manan Vohra, Karan Sharma, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran(w), Krunal Pandya(c), Krishnappa Gowtham, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan
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May 03, 2023 3:41 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
CSK's Playing XI
Deepak Chahar comes in for Akash
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (capt & wk), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
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May 03, 2023 3:40 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Krunal Pandya at toss
We wanted to bat first, and got the even stevens. The batters can go and express themselves. KL Rahul is a big loss, he's a quality player but it creates an opportunity for the youngsters. The morale is high, we are looking to play some positive cricket. Manan Vohra and Karan Sharma come in.
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May 03, 2023 3:36 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Dhoni at toss
We will be bowling first. The wicket was under covers and it looks a bit tacky, so we'll look to bowl first. You have to see all conditions and venue. Deepak is fit and he comes in for Akash. You've decided it is my last IPL, not me.
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May 03, 2023 3:34 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
CSK win toss
CSK have won the toss and have opted to bowl first
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May 03, 2023 3:17 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Toss coming up
More good news coming your way. Toss is set to be held at 3:30 PM and we will get the game from 3:35 PM onwards.
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May 03, 2023 3:11 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Covers coming off
Big update and a happy one for the fans. The covers are coming off. We are yet to find what time the toss will be held.
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May 03, 2023 3:09 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Pitch report by Aaron Finch and Danny Morrison
One side is short, only 61 meters on one side, the other side is big and is 75 meters long. it is 78 meters straight. The pitch is very patchy, there is quite a lot of green grass on it compared to what we've seen previously. But it is very dry underneath. Some plate cracking there. But don't expect this surface to play with much bounce in it. There won't be a lot of bounce and it will still favour the spin.
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May 03, 2023 2:56 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Toss delayed
And the news coming in is that the toss has been delayed due to rain
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May 03, 2023 2:23 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Pitch report at Ekana
The surface at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is not easy for batters. Set batters are expected to play right through the innings. The spinners have generally done well. LSG couldn't chase down 127 runs against RCB in the previous outing while they also failed to chase 136 runs against GT earlier in the season. The average first innings score at the venue is 147.
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May 03, 2023 1:53 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Where are LSG in the Points table?
Lucknow are placed just above CSK - on third in the standings. They have also won 5 out of 9 games but have a better NRR (0.639) against their name. LSG have faced problems winning at home in the recent games and especially when they play on black soil pitch. A win will take LSG to the top of the IPL 2023 standings.
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May 03, 2023 1:49 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Where are CSK in Points table?
Even after those two losses, Chennai Super Kings find themselves in the 4th place in Points table. They have 5 wins in 9 games an NRR of 0.329. A win today will certainly take them into the top 2 and possibly to the top of the standings if they win big.
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May 03, 2023 1:43 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Squads of both teams
LSG's squad:
Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Daniel Sams, Quinton de Kock, Prerak Mankad, Manan Vohra, Mark Wood, Jaydev Unadkat, Swapnil Singh, Mohsin Khan, Romario Shepherd, Arpit Guleria, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Karan Sharma. (KL Rahul reportedly ruled out of IPL 2023)
CSK's squad:
MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Singh, Dwaine Pretorius, Subhranshu Senapati, RS Hangargekar, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Sisanda Magala, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Bhagath Varma, Nishant Sindhu
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May 03, 2023 1:37 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Lucknow face Chennai at home
After that low-scoring thriller and a dramatic end to the LSG vs RCB match, Lucknow will lock horns against MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in a space of less than 48 hours. LSG suffered an 18-run loss that night and now have their captain sitting on the sidelines as he is reportedly ruled out due to the hip flexor. Meanwhile, CSK are coming off defeats against Rajasthan and Punjab. Dhoni's men will look to keep their hold tight in the top 2, while LSG's aim is no different. So, sit back at your comfort as I Varun Malik, take you across this afternoon's game in Lucknow.