Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Highlights, IPL 2025: MS Dhoni smashed 26 off just 11 balls, taking Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a dramatic last-over victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2025 clash. Walking in to bat with 56 needed off 30 balls, Dhoni's knock, together with Shivam Dube's 43, ensured that CSK clinch their second win of IPL 2025, ending a streak of five losses. Batting first, LSG captain Rishabh Pant top-scored with 63, helping his side reach a total of 166/7 in 20 overs. In their run chase, IPL debutant Shaik Rasheed gave CSK a flying start, but they lost their way in the middle overs. (SCORECARD)
LSG vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Chennai Beat Lucknow by 5 Wickets
Lucknow: Chennai Super Kings secured a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 30 of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. CSK successfully chased down the target of 167 runs with an over to spare, breaking their five-match losing streak and registering their second win of the season.
MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube played crucial roles in finishing the game, with Dube remaining unbeaten on 43 off 37 balls and Dhoni scoring a quick 26 off 11 balls. The win was set up by CSK's disciplined bowling performance that restricted LSG to 166/7 in their 20 overs.
LSG's innings started poorly when Khaleel Ahmed dismissed Aiden Markram in the first over, followed by Anshul Kamboj removing Nicholas Pooran for just 8 runs. Rishabh Pant anchored the innings with a gritty 63 off 49 balls, his first fifty of the season.
Mitchell Marsh contributed 30 off 25 balls and Ayush Badoni added 22 off 17 balls, but LSG struggled to accelerate in the death overs. Ravindra Jadeja was particularly effective, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs, including the dismissals of Marsh and Badoni.
The match featured a milestone moment as MS Dhoni completed his 200th fielding dismissal in IPL when he stumped Badoni off Jadeja's bowling. Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana supported well with tight bowling spells.
CSK's chase began with IPL debutant Shaik Rasheed opening alongside Rachin Ravindra, replacing the out-of-form Devon Conway. The pair provided a strong start, adding 50 runs in just 4.2 overs, with Rasheed scoring 27 off 19 and Ravindra contributing 37 off 22 balls.
LSG's spinners brought their team back into the game as Ravi Bishnoi and Aiden Markram picked up crucial wickets. The dismissals of Rachin, Rahul Tripathi, Ravindra Jadeja, and Vijay Shankar left CSK at 111/5 after 15 overs.
Dhoni and Dube then took control of the chase, with Dhoni hitting crucial boundaries including a one-handed six over deep square in the 17th over. Dube sealed the victory with a commanding performance in the 19th over against Shardul Thakur, scoring 19 runs including a six and benefiting from a no-ball.
The win helped CSK revive their campaign after a string of losses. LSG's total of 166/7 proved insufficient on a surface that offered turn and grip to the bowlers.
Ravi Bishnoi was the pick of LSG's bowlers with figures of 2-18, while Digvesh Rathi picked up one wicket for 23 runs. However, their efforts weren't enough to defend the target against CSK's experienced batting lineup.
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