The Chennai Super Kings are back at the Chepauk. They lost to Lucknow a couple nights ago and are in with a challenge. Lucknow has the spin attack to make use of the Chennai track, and their batters are coming in with some good form as well. Quinton De Kock and KL Rahul additionally are solid against spin while CSK do not have the spin depth to exploit the Chepauk as well.

Concerns are growing for Chennai. Rachin Ravindra and Ajinkya Rahane are not performing up to the mark, leaving Chennai with some holes at the top. Their batting depth is alright but their intent has been an issue with early wickets falling. Deepak Chahar has seemingly lost his ability to find swing with the ball and is missing out on his usual control, taking a crucial aspect of CSK’s game away with early wickets missing.

Ravindra Jadeja, too, has had it tough in the middle with lefties in the opposition and the lack of a spin partner to back him up. Adding to their woes has been Ruturaj Gaikwad, who does not look like he trusts spin as much as his former captain, leaving the Super Kings with some one-dimensional and predictable bowling options.

CSK vs LSG Match Details

Date: April 22nd, 2023

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: MA Chidhambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

CSK vs LSG Weather Report

Humidity and some dew are expected through the course of the evening.

CSK vs LSG Pitch Report

Matches	28
Won Batting First and Percentage	15(54%)
Won Batting Second and Percentage	13(46%)
Average First Innings Score	158
Average Second Innings Score	146
Average Successful First Innings Scores	172

Chepauk was deceiving in the previous game. The track looked seemingly hard but their was a lot of turn and grip through the game. Chepauk now looks more like its traditional self with the ball slowing down as the innings progresses and batting first is a better choice as a result.

CSK vs LSG Head-to-Head

Stats	Matches	CSK Won	LSG Won	NR
Overall	4	1	2	1
At Chennai	1	1	0	0
In the last Five Matches	4	1	2	1
In 2023	2	1	0	1

CSK vs LSG Predicted Playing XII

LSG Playing XII

KL Rahul, Quinton De Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan, Matt Henry, Arshad Khan

CSK Playing XII

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar/ Shardul Thakur, Tushar Desphande, Mustafizur Rahman/ Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana

CSK vs LSG Key Players

Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar has been the missing piece for CSK so far. His swing and early wickets are missing and that has caused huge concerns for them. The Super Kings are struggling to penetrate in the powerplay as a result, and have been losing games within the first six overs.

Mohsin Khan

Mohsin Khan bowled a beauty to get Rachin Ravindra in the previous game. Balls like that generally get fast bowlers moving well and he will be moving with a lot of confidence into the upcoming fixture.

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CSK’s Top Five Batters This Season

Players	Matches	Runs	Average
Shivam Dube	7	245	49
Ruturaj Gaikwad	7	241	40.17
Ajinkya Rahane	7	160	26.67
Ravindra Jadeja	7	141	141
Daryl Mitchell	6	135	27

LSG’s Top Five Batters This Season

Players	Matches	Runs	Average
KL Rahul	7	286	40.86
Nicholas Pooran	7	246	82
Quinton De Kock	7	228	32.57
Marcus Stoinis	7	130	21.67
Ayush Badoni	7	113	22.6

CSK’s Top Five Bowlers This Season

Players	Matches	Wickets	Average
Mustafizur Rahman	6	11	20.54
Matheesha Pathirana	4	9	13
Tushar Deshpande	7	6	36
Ravindra Jadeja	7	4	49
Deepak Chahar	5	4	41.25

LSG’s Top Five Bowlers This Season

Players	Matches	Wickets	Average
Yash Thakur	6	8	26.5
Mayank Yadav	3	6	9
Mohsin Khan	4	6	24.16
Naveen Ul Haq	5	6	28.33
Krunal Pandya	7	5	28.2

CSK vs LSG, Battles to Watch

KL Rahul vs Deepak Chahar: KL Rahul has an excellent record against Deepak Chahar having gone at a really good strike-rate without getting dismissed. Deepak Chahar’s form hasn’t been great as well and he could be in the firing line for the upcoming game.

CSK vs LSG Match Tips

CSK are back at home but the LSG spin attack will be waiting to bowl at Chepauk and will feel confident of getting past the den.

Match Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants Will Win the Match