CSK vs LSG IPL 2024 Match 39: In a riveting match at Chepauk, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pulled off a remarkable victory against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with Marcus Stoinis playing the innings of his life. The match, characterized by its swinging fortunes and high tension, provided ample entertainment for the packed crowd and millions watching around the globe.
CSK vs LSG IPL 2024 : CSK Innings Breakdown
Powerplay (Overs 0-6): CSK got off to a rocky start, losing two early wickets but managed to score 49 runs. LSG bowlers leveraged the swing available in the early overs, taking Rahane and Daryl Mitchell wickets early in the innings.
Middle Overs (Overs 7-15): CSK stabilized thanks to a solid partnership between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube. Gaikwad played a captain’s knock, scoring an impressive century. His 108 off 60 balls was filled with 12 fours and 4 sixes, propelling CSK to a formidable score.
Death Overs (Overs 16-20): Shivam Dube provided the late fireworks, blasting 66 off 27 deliveries including 7 sixes, which propelled CSK to a daunting total of 210. The death overs yielded 67 runs, setting a challenging target for LSG.
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CSK vs LSG IPL 2024 : LSG Innings Breakdown
Powerplay (Overs 0-6): LSG had a less than ideal start, managing only 45 runs for the loss of two wickets. The early loss of their openers put them on the back foot, with CSK’s bowlers maintaining tight lines.
Middle Overs (Overs 7-15): The middle phase saw Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran rebuild the innings. Stoinis, who remained not out till the end, played a breathtaking knock. He was particularly severe on anything short, as his 106 not out off 59 balls included 10 boundaries and 5 sixes.
Death Overs (Overs 16-20): Needing 47 from the last three overs, Stoinis took charge in the final stretch, including 17 needed from the final over bowled by Mustafizur Rahman. Stoinis hit a six, two fours, and a no-ball was also bowled in the final over which contributed to a dramatic finish. LSG won with three balls to spare, ending at 211/4.
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CSK vs LSG IPL 2024 : Key Moments and Performances
- Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Century: A stellar innings that included exquisite drives and powerful pulls, setting up a significant total for CSK.
- Marcus Stoinis’s Match-Winning Innings: Stoinis’s powerful hitting in the death overs turned the game on its head, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.
- Fielding and Bowling: CSK struggled in the field with a few crucial misfields, especially by Deepak Chahar, which cost them dearly in a tight game. LSG’s bowlers also had a tough day, but crucial breakthroughs in the powerplay gave them a fighting chance.
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This match was a showcase of T20 cricket at its best — high scores, big hits, and a nail-biting finish. Marcus Stoinis’s heroics ensured that the LSG fans left the stadium with big smiles, completing a memorable double over CSK this season.
