Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023: Will MS Dhoni And Co. Play Extra Spinner?

03.05.2023 - 07:39 sports.ndtv.com

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) look to get back to winning ways when they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Wednesday.

After suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, CSK's form has dipped. However, the MS Dhoni-led side's ability to bounce back can never be underestimated.

With the tactical acumen of Dhoni playing a vital role in most of their victories this season, the former India captain could exploit the situation once again.

Notably, CSK had won the reverse fixture by 12 runs in Chennai. Here's what we think could be CSK's playing XI vs LSG: CSK will once again lean heavily on their New Zealand opener Devon Conway, who has been in the form of his life, scoring 414 runs from nine matches at an average of 59.14 and strike rate of 144.25.

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