Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the thirtieth match of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both failed to qualify for playoffs in the IPL 2024.

Impact Players: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Noor Ahmed: A talented Afghanistan spinner who could be a game-changer when bowling second, especially on spin-friendly pitch. He has 24 wickets in 23 IPL games. In the last match against KKR, he showed his magical spin and took one wicket conceding 8 runs in 2 overs.

Deepak Hooda: A classic all-rounder from India who can make the batting depth for his team needs and step in as an impact sub if CSK loses early wickets.  In the last match against KKR, he scored 0 runs in 4 balls.

 Rahul Tripathi: A very talented batter from SRH. If, CSK loses early wickets while batting first or needs big hits during a run chase. In the last match against RR, he scored 16 runs in 22 balls.

Shivam Dube: A very talented batter, If, CSK loses early wickets while batting first or needs big hits during a run chase. In the last match against KKR, he scored 31 runs in 29 balls.

Jamie Overton: The English pacer brings all-round skills and could be used to strengthen the batting in the first innings or bowl a few overs later. In the last match against RR, he scored 11 runs in 4 balls.

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Impact Players: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Mitchell Marsh: A promising all-rounder who can come in if LSG loses early wickets in the first innings. Last time he played against KKR, he scored 81 in 48 balls.

Prince Yadav: A bowling all-rounder with 11 wickets in 8 T20 matches. He can be useful for a strong finish in the first innings or as an extra bowling option in the second. In the last match against SRH, he bowled 4 overs conceding 34 runs with one wicket.

Matthew Breetzke: In great form after a strong SA20 season with Durban Super Giants, he can be a handy overseas batting option in the second innings if needed.

Abdul Samad: A powerful hitter who did well for SRH last season. His powerful hitting helps the second innings if batting conditions are good. Last time he played against gt , he scored 2 runs in 3 balls.