CSK vs LSG, IPL Live Score And Updates: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway Off To Brilliant Start For Chennai Super Kings Against Lucknow Super Giants

CSK vs LSG LIVE: No stopping CSK at the moment

The pitch in Chennai has been quite neutral till now and without much assistance for the bowlers, it has been quite easy for the CSK batters. 3 overs gone and 33 for no loss as Conway and Gaikward look to build a strong foundation.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: CSK off to a flying start

23/0 after 2 overs – This is the perfect start for Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Both batsmen have looked in tremendous touch and against a struggling Avesh Khan, it turned to be quite an one-sided battle.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Eventful start

A wide review resulting in LSG losing one out of their two review options, a hilarious piece of fielding by Ravi Bishnoi and a dog entering the field – It has been an eventful couple of overs in the game. 

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Decent start

The match has finally started and a decent start for both sides. While the CSK openers looked quite solid, Mayers conceded just six runs for LSG. 

CSK 6/0 after 1 over.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Start Delayed

A dog has entered the field at the Chepauk Stadium and start has been delayed. The commentators do not sound happy and Sunil Gavaskar has already expressed his feelings about the matter and also the management.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: It is game time!

Kyle Mayers to open the bowling for LSG while CSK opens with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway. Proven opening pair for the home side and a lot will be expected from Gaikwad once again.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Subs for Chennai Super Kings

CSK substitutes are – Tushar Deshpande, Dwaine Pretorius, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Almost time for the game!

We are a few minutes away from the start of the game and a win for CSK will go a long way in boosting their confidence. The last season was not great for MS Dhoni and Co with just four wins but this time, the home support can be the missing link in their success story.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Subs for Lucknow Super Giants

A look at the LSG substitutes – Ayush Badoni, Jaydev Unadkat, Daniel Sams, Prerak Mankad, Amit Mishra.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: What Dhoni said at the toss

“Does mean a lot to be back here. IPL started in 2008 but we’ve not played a lot of cricket here. Only about 5-6 seasons we’ve been here. This is the first time the full stadium will be operational, a few stands were empty earlier. Really glad that we get to play all our home games here at Chepauk, means a lot” – MS Dhoni seemed quite emotional during the toss.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI

KL Rahul(c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran(w),Krishnappa Gowtham, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Avesh Khan

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Chennai Super Kings Playing XI

Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Shivam Dube, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, RS Hangargekar

CSK vs LSG LIVE: KL Rahul opts to field

Lucknow Super Giants have won the toss and opted to field against Chennai Super Kings at Chennai. Unchanged side for CSK while Yash Thakur replaces Jaydev Unadkat for LSG.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Ovation for Dhoni

It is almost toss time at the Chepauk Stadium and one can only imagine the ovation that MS Dhoni will receive at the CSK home ground. The crowd has missed him in Chennai and we can expect deafeaning sounds as he makes his way to the field.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: 100 for Krunal Pandya!

A massive achievement for Krunal Pandya as he will be playing his 100th match in the Indian Premier League. A solid all-rounder of the years and he will try to cement his position in the middle-order for Gujarat Titans.

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Pitch Report

“Square boundaries – 68m on one side, 61m on the other side, downtown – 75m. The batters will look to scoop and dab. It’s got a white sheen and it’s got the grass clippings rolled in. Average first innings score is 150, winning score will be around 165-167. Chasing here is challenging, but it’s a night game. Will the dew be a bit of a factor? Fingers crossed that it’s not too outrageous. Even though it’s ‘spin to win’, if a batter gets in and smashes it to the small sides, then look out, because the bowlers here at Chepauk can absolutely disappear.”

CSK vs LSG LIVE: Kane Williamson news

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson left the Gujarat Titans (GT) camp on Sunday, putting an end to his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. Williamson has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after suffering a knee injury in the IPL campaign opener against Chennai Super Kings on Friday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, announced the franchise on Sunday.   

CSK vs LSG Live: Thala Dhoni is here!

First visuals of Thala at Chepauk! And the crowd erupts in joy. This is a big match for CSK after their loss in the opening match. They are playing are Chepauk after three years.

CSK vs LSG Live: CSK are here!

Visuals show that fans have already lined up outside the MA Chidambaram stadium. The CSK team bus is also here.

CSK vs LSG Live: All eyes on Ben Stokes!

England superstar Ben Stokes, bought for Rs 16.25 crore, would be eager to show his worth in the team’s opening home game and set the pace for the long season ahead.

CSK vs LSG Live: Terrific Mark Wood!

The pacey Mark Wood, who dented Delhi’s hopes with his triple strike, will be the one CSK batters would be wary of. His searing pace could cause a few problems for the home team’s strong batting unit.

That apart, LSG spinners Ravi Bishnoi and K Gowtham would have a big role to play if the team hopes to keep the opposition batters in check.

CSK vs LSG Live: LSG a strong opponent!

Up against the four-time champions are the KL Rahul-led LSG, who must have been buoyed by the comprehensive win over Delhi Capitals on Saturday night.

Kyle Mayers launched a furious assault at the top for the Super Giants and his performance would be crucial on a wicket not so conducive for over-the-top aggression.

CSK vs LSG Live: Jadeja-Santner factor!

The comforting factor for CSK would be the return to familiar conditions at the Chidambaram stadium, where the spinners are expected to have a big say as seen in the India-Australia third ODI played here 10 days ago.

Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner did not have much of an impact in the season opener, and they will be hoping to step up in Monday’s game.

CSK vs LSG Live: Concern for CSK

Despite a superb knock from the classy Ruturaj Gaikwad, the rest of the batters could not capitalise and help CSK post a big total. The team’s fans will be hoping that the strong batting line-up rises to the occasion.

Gaikwad toyed with the Gujarat Titans bowlers and made batting look easy. His exit slowed things down and CSK could only make a modest score, which was chased down by the defending champions.

CSK vs LSG Live: A much-awaited return!

After losing their opening match, Chennai Super Kings will return to their den — the MA Chidambaram stadium — for the first home match of the season against Lucknow Super Giants here on Monday and aim to pick up a win. When Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads his team here, the four-time champion will, without a doubt, receive a rapturous welcome as CSK return to the Chepauk after nearly four years.

CSK vs LSG Live: Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the live blog for the IPL 2023 match between MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings and Kl Rahul’s Lucknow Super Giants