🏏 Match Prediction
The 30th match of TATA IPL 2025 promises a high-octane clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Lucknow’s Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG, soaring with three wins in five matches, are fueled by Nicholas Pooran’s explosive batting and a disciplined bowling attack led by Ravi Bishnoi. CSK, reeling from five losses in six games, pin their hopes on MS Dhoni’s tactical genius and Devon Conway’s top-order stability to defy the odds on a pitch that’s shown flashes of batting-friendly conditions.
LSG’s momentum is driven by Pooran’s blistering 288 runs at a strike rate of 225, complemented by Aiden Markram’s consistency and Rishabh Pant’s flair, while Avesh Khan and Bishnoi keep oppositions in check. Their recent 6-wicket chase against GT at Ekana showcased their depth. CSK, missing Ruturaj Gaikwad for the season, struggle with inconsistent batting, but Mateesha Pathirana’s death bowling and Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round guile offer glimmers of hope after a string of defeats.
With Ekana’s pitch balancing bat and ball, the match could pivot on LSG’s ability to overpower CSK’s fragile lineup and CSK’s desperation to channel their championship experience for a turnaround.
🏆 Winning Probability:
📊 Lucknow Super Giants – 75% ✅
📊 Chennai Super Kings – 25%
📋 If LSG Bats First:
✅ Expected Total: 185–205 runs, powered by Nicholas Pooran’s aggression and Rishabh Pant’s late fireworks
✅ Key Bowlers (CSK): Mateesha Pathirana to strike early, Noor Ahmed to curb the middle overs
✅ Finishers to Watch: Rishabh Pant and Ayush Badoni to unleash a big finish
📋 If CSK Bats First:
✅ Expected Total: 160–180 runs, with Devon Conway’s anchor role and MS Dhoni’s finishing spark
✅ Key Bowlers (LSG): Ravi Bishnoi for middle-over breakthroughs, Avesh Khan to tighten the death
✅ Game Changers: Rachin Ravindra with the bat, Rishabh Pant’s all-round brilliance