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LSG's "MS Finishes Off In Style" Post On Beating Dhoni's CSK Takes Social Media By Storm

It was the Marcus Stoinis show in Chepauk on Tuesday as the Lucknow Super Giants secured a thrilling 6-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings, handing Ruturaj Gaikwad's team its first home defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Stoinis scored his maiden IPL century, cancelling Ruturaj's hundred to take his team to the 4th spot in the points table. Usually, whenever finishes in Chepauk are talked about, it's MS Dhoni whose name is spotted in the headlines, but this time, it was a different MS (Marcus Stoinis) who stole the limelight.

Sourav Ganguly's No-Nonsense Message To KL Rahul Amid T20 WC Selection Talks

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is having a decent campaign at the ongoing IPL. In 8 matches, the wicketkeeper-batter has scored 302 at a strike rate of 141.12. His tally also includes two half-centuries and in the upcoming clash against Chennai Super Kings, he will be eager to deliver another big knock. Apart from IPL, Rahul is fighting for the wicketkeeper's spot in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States and West Indies.

'Dhoni Review System' Makes Comeback As Umpire Proven Wrong, Forced To Overturn Decision

MS Dhoni and Chennai is a love story that never gets boring. Whenever MS Dhoni appears at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for Chennai Super Kings, the city erupts. The same was the case on Tuesday during the CSK's match against Lucknow Super Giants. Dhoni came to bat in the last over and the stadium erupted. he even hit a boundary. But the viral moment happened when CSK were bowling. On the last ball of the 13th over by Tushar Deshpande, the umpire signalled a wide on a delivery to Marcus Stoinis.

"Had The Game In Hand, But...": Ruturaj Gaikwad On Reason Behind CSK's 1st Home Loss In IPL 2024

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul was all praise for Marcus Stoinis' match-winning 63-ball-124 not out against Chennai Super Kings as he felt that the home team's score of 210 for 4 was at least 30 runs above-par on that particular Chepauk track. Stoinis' special effort overshadowed a classy century by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in their IPL match on Tuesday as LSG won by six wickets. Meanwhile, CSK skipper Gaikwad, whose century went in vain felt that dew played a big role towards the latter half of the match. “Tough pill to swallow but LSG played a good game at the end. We had the game in hand around the 13th over, but hats off to Stoinis.

IPL 2024 Points Table: What 2nd Consecutive Loss vs LSG Means For CSK

Chennai Super Kings dropped to the fifth spot in the IPL 2024 points table after suffering a six-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. Ruturaj Gaikwad's century went in vain as Marcus Stoinis slammed an unbeaten 124 to guide LSG to victory. CSK have 8 points in 8 matches right now with a healthy Net Run Rate of 0.415. On the other hand, LSG moved up to fourth with 10 points from 8 matches but their NRR is not better than CSK's. Rajasthan Royals are at the top of the table with 14 points followed by Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad (both with 10 points).

Marcus Stoinis Ton Trumps Ruturaj Gaikwad's Knock, Helps LSG Beat CSK By Six Wickets

Marcus Stoinis made a bustling unbeaten hundred, a perfect anti-thesis to Ruturaj Gaikwad's classy century to shepherd Lucknow Super Giants to a stunning six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match on Tuesday. Stoinis (124, 63b, 13x4, 6x6) helped the Super Giants to mount the highest chase – 211 – at the Chepauk in IPL, ending up at 213 for four. Gaikwad (108, 60b, 12x4, 3x6) and Shivam Dube (66, 27b, 3x4, 7x6) added 104 runs for the fourth-wicket stand to power the Super Kings to a competitive 210 for four. Thus, LSG also scored a rare back-to-back home and away win over Chennai as they had won the match at Ekana Stadium a few days back.

First Time In 17 Years! Ruturaj Gaikwad Breaks MS Dhoni's Record For Major Feat As CSK Captain

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube absolutely owned the Lucknow Super Giants bowlers on Tuesday to take their team to a score of 210/4 in 20 overs. Gaikwad slammed an unbeaten ton while Shivam Dube struck a quick-fore 66 as CSK made merry at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. To add to the CSK fans' joy, MS Dhoni came out to bat too and finished off in style by hitting a boundary. Gaikwad, who took over the CSK captaincy from Dhoni this season, stayed unbeaten on 108*.

"Brain Fatt Jayega If You Play For MI...": IPL Winner's Blunt Take On 'Culture' At 5-Time Champions

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are two most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Out of the 16 completed seasons so far, the two teams have won the title five times each. No other team in the IPL has been even half as successful as these two franchises. Ambati Rayudu is one of the few players, who have played for both the franchises. He is only the second player along with Rohit Sharma to win the IPL trophy for a record six times.

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LSG's "MS Finishes Off In Style" Post On Beating Dhoni's CSK Takes Social Media By Storm

Sourav Ganguly's No-Nonsense Message To KL Rahul Amid T20 WC Selection Talks

'Dhoni Review System' Makes Comeback As Umpire Proven Wrong, Forced To Overturn Decision

"Had The Game In Hand, But...": Ruturaj Gaikwad On Reason Behind CSK's 1st Home Loss In IPL 2024

IPL 2024 Points Table: What 2nd Consecutive Loss vs LSG Means For CSK

Marcus Stoinis Ton Trumps Ruturaj Gaikwad's Knock, Helps LSG Beat CSK By Six Wickets

First Time In 17 Years! Ruturaj Gaikwad Breaks MS Dhoni's Record For Major Feat As CSK Captain

"Brain Fatt Jayega If You Play For MI...": IPL Winner's Blunt Take On 'Culture' At 5-Time Champions