IPL 2024 CSK vs LSG: Match 39 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

CSK vs LSG, IPL 2024: Dream11 Prediction for the 39th Match [AP Photos]

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be taking on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 39th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 23rd at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

CSK vs LSG Toss Update

LSG have won the toss and they bowl first.

Chennai Super Kings Changes: Daryl Mitchell replaces Rachin Ravindra.

Lucknow Super Giants Changes: No changes

CSK vs LSG Head-to-head Stats

The Chennai Super Kings and the Lucknow Super Giants have played four matches against each other. LSG have their nose slightly in front with two wins, while CSK have won a single game. 

This game will be a reverse fixture of the last meeting between the two teams in the 34th game of the IPL 2024. In that match, the Chennai Super Kings batted first and were faced with a batting collapse. They struggled throughout their innings and, at one stage, were reeling at 90/5. However, Ravindra Jadeja stabilised the proceedings at one end, and the cameos by Moeen Ali and MS Dhoni helped CSK to a total of 176 runs in their 20 overs. 

In the chase, openers Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul looked in great control and gave LSG an excellent start. The 134-run opening stand ensured LSG won the game comfortably by eighth wickets with an over to spare. 

Chennai Super Kings will be eager to avenge their defeat in the previous game and pick up two valuable points from this match to climb up in the points table. On the other hand, LSG, too, will be desperate for the two points from the game to solidify their position at the top of the table. 

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CSK vs LSG Pitch Report

The wicket at the MA Chidambaram has been good for batting so far. However, as the matches go by, it is expected to start slowing down and helping the spinners. Batters will need to spend some time in the crease to score something significant.

MA Chidambaram Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 3
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 2

Average first innings total: 172
Average second innings total: 153
Highest total recorded: 206/6 by Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
Lowest total recorded: 137/9 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings

Fantasy Value From the Pitch Report

• The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium will be good for batting when the ball is new. As the game goes by, there will be something on it for the spinners. So, a couple of top-order batters and middle-order batters who play spin well will be the best choices.
• Wicket-taking spinners and faster bowlers who can use the deck to their advantage with their variations will be the safer choices from the bowlers segment.

CSK vs LSG Fantasy Cricket Tips

Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI

• The CSK-skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has looked in good rhythm with the bat during the tournament. Alongside Rutraj, Shivam Dube will be a must-pick from the CSK batting. Ravindra Jadeja regained a bit of his batting form in the last game, and he can also be an important bowler on the Chepauk wicket, making him one of the prime choices. 
• Mustafizur Rahman will find the conditions ideal for his style of bowling and will be the best choice from the CSK bowling. Besides Fizz, Pathirana has been in great form and will be a good choice for the fantasy contests. 

Lucknow Super Giants Heavy Fantasy XI

• In the previous game, KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock looked in good touch. You can keep both of them or atleast one of the two LSG openers in your fantasy XI. Besides these two, Nicholas Pooran has been in brilliant batting form throughout the tournament and is a must-pick from the LSG batting. 
• Ravi Bishnoi, the lead spinner of LSG, found no form with the ball in IPL 2024. However, the conditions at the Chepauk ground could be ideal for him to regain his rhythm. Besides, Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan and Krunal Pandya could be crucial choices for the fantasy contests.

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CSK vs LSG Winner Prediction

Over the years, the Chepauk has been a fortress for CSK. It is challenging to defeat them on their home ground. However, LSG will be confident of the big win from the last match and might start with some advantage in this game. 

CSK vs LSG Top Player Picks

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 241 Runs in 7 Matches
• The CSK skipper has looked in good rhythm with the bat in IPL 2024. Though Ruturaj Gaikwad has not been very consistent, he has played a couple of important and impactful knocks in the tournament. Gaikwad will be an important choice in the fantasy contests. 

Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 9 Wickets in 4 Matches
• Since his return to the CSK playing unit, Matheesha Pathirana has been a match-winner for the team. In a couple of games, he has bowled brilliantly in the death and changed the match's complexion. He is currently in great wicket-taking form and will be a must-pick. 

KL Rahul (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 286 Runs in 7 matches
• The LSG skipper played a superb knock in the last match against CSK. KL Rahul has the form with him, and his numbers are also good against this opposition. Rahul should be a must-pick for the fantasy contests. 

Nicholas Pooran (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 246 Runs in 7 Matches
• The West Indian batter has been in great form in the tournament. He is scoring runs consistently and will be a vital cog in the LSG batting mechanism. Nicholas Pooran could be a decisive choice for the fantasy contests. 

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CSK vs LSG Differential Picks

Mustafizur Rahman has been in good form with the ball [AP Photos]

Mustafizur Rahman (CSK)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 11 Wickets in 6 Matches
• The veteran Bangladeshi pacer started the tournament on a high. But as the tournament progressed, Mustafizur's wicket-taking form dipped. His current lack of rhythm makes Fizz a differential pick for the game. 

Ravi Bishnoi needs to step up his performance for this game [AP Photos]

Ravi Bishnoi (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 5 Wickets in 7 Matches
• The Indian leg-spinner has not found his form in the tournament. However, the Chepauk pitch might help Ravi Bishnoi regain his form; hence, he could be a game-changing pick in fantasy contests. 

CSK vs LSG Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the expected playing conditions and the strength of the two teams a 2-3-3-3 or 3-2-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game. 

CSK vs LSG Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Yash Thakur, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Mustafizur Rahman

Chennai Super Kings: 6 Players; Lucknow Super Giants: 5 Players

CSK vs LSG Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers; Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Daryl Mitchell, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Marcus Stoinis, Kruna Pandya
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-captain: Krunal Pandya

Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players; Lucknow Super Giants: 6 Players