The IPL is gradually picking up speed, and this will be the 30th match where Lucknow Super Giants will clash with Chennai Super Kings. LSG are currently in 4th place on the points table and have won four out of six matches. On the other hand, CSK are currently at the bottom of the points table and have won only a single match out of six games. However, both teams are strong and have experienced players who can lead their teams towards the victory.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two dynamo face each other.
LSG vs CSK Top Player Battles in IPL Season 2025
1. Nicholas Pooran vs Khaleel Ahmed
The left-hand batsman and top order batter Nicholas Pooran has a low performance against the left-arm pace bowler Khaleel Ahmed, who is known for his momentum. Talking about the performance, Nicholas has played a total of 35 balls of Khaleel Ahmed, in which he scored a total of 67 runs with the highest of 27. Khaleel has dismissed him twice, which means Khaleel can disturb him and can become a challenging bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 280.0 | 14.0 |
| 2020 | 27 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 168.8 | – |
| 2022 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 | – |
| 2023 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 225.0 | 18.0 |
| Total | 67 | 35 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 191.4 | 33.5 |
2. Rishabh Pant vs Ravindra Jadeja
The left-hand batsman Rishabh Pant has a low performance against the left-arm spin bowler Ravindra Jadeja, who is known for his left-arm orthodox bowling style. Talking about the performance, Rishabh has played a total of 49 balls of Jadeja, in which he scored 72 runs and was dismissed twice.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 220.0 | – |
| 2018 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 153.8 | – |
| 2019 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 | – |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 140.0 | – |
| 2021 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 109.1 | 12.0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 142.9 | – |
| Total | 72 | 49 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 146.9 | 36.0 |
3. David Miller vs Ravichandran Ashwin
The left-hand batsman David Miller has a decent performance against the right-arm spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin. Talking about the performance, David has played a total of 84 balls of Ashwin, in which he scored a total of 101 runs and was dismissed on three occasions.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2013 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 212.5 | – |
| 2014 | 32 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 168.4 | 32.0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | – |
| 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 166.7 | 5.0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 9.0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 161.5 | – |
| 2023 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 | – |
| Total | 101 | 84 | 3 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 120.2 | 33.7 |
4. Shivam Dubey vs Avesh Khan
The left-hand batsman Shivam Dubey has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Avesh Khan, who is a consistent wicket-taking bowler. Talking about the performance, Shivam has played a total of 4 balls of Avesh, in which he was dismissed twice by scoring a single run.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 1.0 |
| Total | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 0.5 |
5. Devon Conway vs Shardul Thakur
The left-hand batsman Devon Conway has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Shardul Thakur. Talking about the performance, Conway has played a total of 9 balls of Shardul, in which he scored only 7 runs and was dismissed once.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 77.8 | 7.0 |
In conclusion, the 30th match between LSG and CSK will promise to be thrilling and a cricket cinema full of action and drama. The player battle in this match will be important to watch, as Rishabh Pant will play against Ravindra Jadeja, who is a consistent wicket-taking bowler. Additionally, Nicholas Pooran and David Miller will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and have already left their mark in the IPL.
