Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Ravindra Jadeja
Matheesha Pathirana
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Ravindra Jadeja
Matheesha Pathirana
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Marcus Stoinis
Ravi Bishnoi
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Ravindra Jadeja | | All-rounder | 9 | 82 | 22.5 | 18 | 99.2 |
| VC | Matheesha Pathirana | | Bowler | 9 | 85 | 19.5 | 16.5 | 90.7 |
| 3 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | | Batter | 9.5 | 78 | 21 | 16.5 | 88.4 |
| 4 | Marcus Stoinis | | All-rounder | 9 | 74 | 15 | 16.5 | 86.1 |
| 5 | Ravi Bishnoi | | Bowler | 8.5 | 76 | 18 | 16.5 | 85.3 |
| 6 | KL Rahul | | WK-Batter | 10 | 75 | 15 | 16.5 | 84.9 |
| 7 | Quinton de Kock | | WK-Batter | 9.5 | 72 | 15 | 16.5 | 83.2 |
| 8 | Devon Conway | | Batter | 9 | 72 | 18 | 16.5 | 82.8 |
| 9 | MS Dhoni | | WK-Batter | 8.5 | 55 | 22.5 | 16.5 | 82.3 |
| 10 | Mark Wood | | Bowler | 8.5 | 70 | 15 | 16.5 | 79 |
Pitch Report — Chepauk
Chepauk's slow, turning surface favours CSK's spin-heavy approach. The pitch deteriorates as the game progresses, making batting increasingly difficult in the second innings.
Bat first. Chepauk becomes harder to bat on in the second innings due to turn and variable bounce.
Head-to-Head Record
Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have had closely contested encounters since LSG joined in 2022. CSK's experience has given them a slight edge, but Rishabh Pant's captaincy adds a new dimension to this emerging rivalry.
CSK vs LSG — Match Preview
CSK host LSG at fortress Chepauk. Dhoni's tactical mastery on a turning track makes CSK near-invincible here. LSG's challenge is to counter Jadeja and the spin web that Chepauk creates. De Kock's ability to play spin well will be critical for LSG's chances.
Why Watch This Match
- Dhoni at Chepauk — the ultimate home advantage
- Jadeja on a turning track — nightmare for visiting batters
- Pathirana's yorkers in the death overs
- De Kock's counter-attacking approach vs CSK's spin