The excitement continues as the IPL 2025 gears up for Match 30 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), set to unfold under the lights at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 14, 2025.
If you’re looking for Dream11 tips, pitch analysis, match timings, and where to stream the game live, this guide has got you covered.
Match Details
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Match: LSG vs CSK (IPL 2025) Match 30
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Date: April 14, 2025
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Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
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Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Weather Report
Expect clear skies with temperatures around 28–32°C in the evening. Humidity might assist swing bowlers in the early overs. No rain is expected, ensuring a full match.
Pitch Report – Ekana Stadium
The Ekana pitch is known to favour bowlers more than most other IPL venues:
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Early Overs: Assistance for pacers—swing and bounce in the powerplay.
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Middle Overs: The pitch slows down, bringing spinners into play.
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Average 1st Innings Score: 160-170, with scores above 180 possible if the batters settle in.
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Preferred Strategy: Chasing has been successful due to dew; captains might opt to bowl first.
Team Analysis & Key Players
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
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Form: 4 wins in 6 matches, currently sitting third on the points table.
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Strengths: Deep batting, strong spin department, and home advantage.
Top Picks:
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Nicholas Pooran: Consistent match-winner, scored 75 off 30 recently.
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Rishabh Pant: LSG captain and game-changer if he finds rhythm.
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Ravi Bishnoi: Perfect for Lucknow’s slow track—key wicket-taker.
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Shardul Thakur: Contributes both with bat and ball.
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Mitchell Marsh: Expected return adds firepower to both departments.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
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Form: Struggling with only 1 win in 6 games.
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Challenges: Inconsistent batting, relying on a few key players.
Top Picks:
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Ruturaj Gaikwad: CSK’s most dependable run-scorer this season.
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Shivam Dube: Big hitter, especially strong against spinners.
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Matheesha Pathirana: Deadly in death overs; has dismissed Pooran 3 times in T20s.
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Ravindra Jadeja: All-round impact on slow pitches.
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Noor Ahmad: A surprise factor, his spin could cause trouble on Ekana’s surface.
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Suggested Dream11 Team
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Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran (VC), Rishabh Pant
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Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ayush Badoni
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All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Marsh
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Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi (C), Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Avesh Khan
Captain/Vice-Captain Options
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Captain: Ravi Bishnoi – pitch suits his spin style.
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Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran – explosive and in top form.
Differential Picks
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Noor Ahmad: Could be underpicked but may deliver on a slow track.
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Ayush Badoni: Budget pick, handy in death overs.
Avoid These Picks
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Deepak Hooda: Patchy form this season.
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MS Dhoni: Batting too low to have major impact in fantasy cricket.
Head-to-Head Record
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Matches Played: 4
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LSG Wins: 2
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CSK Wins: 1
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No Result: 1
Last Meeting: LSG won by 8 wickets at the same venue.
Streaming & Broadcast Info
India
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TV: Star Sports 1, Star Sports HD, Star Sports 3, and regional feeds
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Streaming: JioHotstar (Available in 4K & multiple languages)
Global Viewers
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USA/Canada: Willow TV
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UK: Sky Sports Cricket
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Australia: Fox Sports
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South Africa: SuperSport
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Middle East: beIN Sports
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Pakistan: Tapmad, Geo Super
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Radio: Cricket Radio, 89.1 FM (select regions)
Match Prediction
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LSG’s Edge: Home advantage, better recent form, and Bishnoi’s spin.
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CSK’s Hope: Big performances from Gaikwad, Dube, or Pathirana could turn it around.
Likely Winner: LSG have a 60-65% chance based on form and conditions—but never count CSK out!