IPL 2024 LSG vs CSK: Match Highlights, Key Moments And Videos

KL Rahul unfurled the innings of the match at Lucknow (BCCI)KL Rahul unfurled the innings of the match at Lucknow (BCCI)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) blanked defending champions CSK by eight wickets at Lucknow in match number 34 of the IPL 2024 season.

After CSK charted 176 runs upfront off the back of Ravindra Jadeja’s 40-ball 57* and MS Dhoni’s vintage cameo, LSG openers Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul listed sparkling half-centuries in the run-chase before finishing wizards Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis ticked off the remaining runs on offer.

Here’s the timeline of how LSG vs CSK panned out in Lucknow-


LSG vs CSK Highlights: Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur Strike Early

CSK opener Rachin Ravindra received an absolute corker first up from LSG fast bowler Mohsin Khan as he was castled for a first-ball duck in the innings. Ravindra’s senior opening partner Ajinkya Rahane led CSK’s brief recovery inside the powerplay before captain Ruturaj Gaikwad nicked one behind to KL Rahul off Yash Thakur at 33-2.


LSG vs CSK Highlights: Krunal Pandya Tears CSK In Middle-Overs

Just as CSK gained some stability in the innings, LSG spinner Krunal Pandya tore through the visitor’s middle-order with the key wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and Sameer Rizvi.

Pandya’s two-wicket burst, coupled with Shivam Dube’s dismissal at the hands of Marcus Stoinis ensured that CSK slipped from 68-2 to 90-5 in the space of four overs.


LSG vs CSK Highlights: Jadeja, Moeen, MS Dhoni Take CSK To 176

Following CSK’s middle-order collapse, legendary all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja completed a scintillating half-century and shared an attacking 51-run partnership with Moeen Ali (30 off 20 balls).

Moreover, former captain MS Dhoni also came to his own at the death, clubbing an unbeaten 28 from just nine balls to take CSK to a competitive 176-run total.


LSG vs CSK Highlights: KL Rahul, QDK Set Up Chase With Sublime Powerplay Start

LSG openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock seized early control for their side in the run-chase over CSK, considering the two batters mounted over Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande and Mustafizur Rahman within the powerplay.

Rahul and Quinton de Kock’s collective barrage of boundaries at the top ensured LSG soared past the 50-run mark in just six overs.


LSG vs CSK Highlights: KL Rahul’s 82 Catalyst Of LSG’s Easy Win

KL Rahul ended up smacking nine boundaries and three sixes to score 82 runs from 53 balls. The LSG skipper also shared a 134-run opening stand with fellow half-centurion Quinton de Kock (43-ball 54) in just 15 overs.

Following their dismissals at the hands of Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana, finishing experts Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis ensured LSG romped past their target with eight wickets and one over to spare.