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The match no. 45 of the IPL 2023 will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) going head to head. LSG will host the contest at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, May 3rd. According to the bookmakers, CSK are slight favourites to win the match at 4/5 (1.80) whereas LSG have greater odds of 9/10 (1.90).
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings (LSG vs CSK), Match 45
- May 3, 2023 – 10 AM GMT
- Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Latest IPL 2023 scores & standings
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Contents
Ekana Cricket Stadium has been batters’ nightmare with both spinners and seamers getting plenty of assistance here. Run-scoring gets difficult as the match progresses and it could get even worse in an afternoon fixture. The average first innings score from five games this season stands at 147.
The match could be affected by rain as there’s a possibility of thunderstorms in some parts on Wednesday afternoon. There’s a 45% chance of precipitation.
LSG vs CSK – Match Predictions
The Super Giants have lost three back to back games at home and their batting unit will be more vulnerable without KL Rahul. Both the teams have a strong spin bowling attack. Chennai Super Kings’ in-form openers separate the two sides.
Our prediction: Chennai Super Kings to win this match at 4/5 (1.80).
Probable 6s
LSG have power-hitters such as Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis. CSK will be relying on their opening duo and Shivam Dube. This is a pitch where six-hitting is not easy.
Our prediction: Lucknow Super Giants to hit most sixes in the match at 5/4 (2.25).
Probable Wickets
Naveen-ul-Haq has taken seven wickets from four games this season at an economy of just over 6. Back Naveen to be LSG’s top wicket-taker at 3/1 (4.00). Moeen Ali will be bowling to an LHB heavy side on a pitch that favours spin. Back him to be the top bowler for CSK at 4/1 (5.00).
Our prediction: Naveen-ul-Haq to be Lucknow Super Giants’ highest wicket-taker at 3/1 (4.00).
Man of the Match
Devon Conway is an excellent player of spin and can make a difference on this pitch. He has been in superb form, scoring five fifties in the last six innings. Back Conway to be the player of the match at 6/1 (7.00). Among others, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Marcus Stoinis and Nicholas Pooran are good betting options.
Our prediction: Devon Conway to be the Man of the Match at 6/1 (7.00).
LSG vs CSK Preview
It’s a battle between the third and fourth place with only net run-rate separating the two teams. Let’s take a look at both sides ahead of their encounter on Wednesday.
Lucknow Super Giants
The Super Giants are third on the table with 10 points a superior net run-rate of 0.639. They’re coming off a disappointing loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore, where they failed to chase 127.
Captain KL Rahul suffered a serious injury while fielding on Monday and he’s likely to be out for a while. It’s a big blow to LSG, who will now have to change the team structure. It’s possible Quinton de Kock could come in, with Avesh Khan replacing Naveen-ul-Haq.
Predicted XI: Kyle Mayers, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Deepak Hooda, Krishnappa Gautham, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur
Chennai Super Kings
CSK are placed fourth with 10 points and a net run-rate of 0.329. They have lost the last two games, with the most recent one against Punjab Kings by four wickets.
The Super Kings don’t like making changes to the side but they could bring in another spinner for Lucknow conditions. Mitchell Santner could come in for Matheesha Pathirana.
Predicted XI: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Maheesh Theekshana, Akash Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana
How to Watch IPL 2023 in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
The UK fans can watch all the live action from the IPL 2023 on Sky Sports Cricket. You can avail the online streaming on the DAZN application.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- DAZN (Streaming)
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