Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are going to play today at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. This match is very important for CSK, as the team is trying to break the losing streak. This is the first time in IPL history that CSK has lost five matches in a row, and facing three consecutive defeats at their stronghold Chepauk is also a new challenge for them.
Pitch and condition of the match – The Lucknow pitch is traditionally considered slow, which is conducive to batting. This season, the average score while batting first at the Ekana Stadium has been 184. However, the boundaries here are quite large, which does not make it easy for the batsmen to score runs.
-Pitch Records
-Total Matches: 16
-Wins of Teams Batting First: 8
-Wins While Chasing: 7
-Highest Score: 235/6
-Lowest Score: 108
The average score in the first innings this season is 168, but the pitch and outfield have started giving more runs this time.
Status of Teams – Lucknow Super Giants have registered three wins and two losses in the five matches played so far. At the same time, Chennai Super Kings have won only one match out of six and are at the last position in the points table.5 matches have been played between Lucknow and Chennai so far. Lucknow has won 3 matches, while CSK has won only 1 match. Last year Lucknow defeated CSK twice, which shows their strength.
Weather Conditions – Today’s weather in Lucknow will be clear and there is no chance of rain. The maximum temperature of the day will be around 27 degrees Celsius, due to which the players may have to face the heat.Fans will get to see a thrilling contest in this match, and it will be interesting to see whether CSK will be able to break this losing streak or LSG will extend their winning streak.
