Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2024: Predicted Playing XIs Of Both Teams And Impact Substitutes

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 39 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 23. Having won four games out of seven, CSK are placed fourth in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, LSG have also won four out of seven games and are ranked fifth in the IPL 2024 standings. The last time when both these sides met at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 19, Lucknow grabbed a comfortable win by eight wickets.

Ahead of this exciting contest, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.

CSK Predicted XI

Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain)

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has had a decent campaign with the bat this season. With 241 runs in seven matches at a 130.27 strike rate, Gaikwad will hope to showcase his destructive form against LSG.

Rachin Ravindra

New Zealand's opening batter Rachin Ravindra is currently going through a lean patch in IPL 2024. The southpaw has struggled at the top of the order, having managed to score only 133 runs in seven matches but will be backed against LSG given his all-round abilities.

Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane played a crucial role in CSK's successful campaign last season. He hasn't really been among the runs in IPL 2024 having scored only 160 runs at a strike rate of 130.08 but his experience could aid CSK against LSG.

Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube has been in the spotlight for CSK in IPL 2024. With 245 runs in seven matches, Dube leads CSK's top run-scorers list. Averaging 49 with a strike rate of 157.05, Dube has been a consistent performer for Chennai.

Ravindra Jadeja

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja adds depth to the CSK