Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: CSK Take Major Gamble, Send Debutant Shaik Rasheed To Open In Chase vs LSG

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Shaik Rasheed opens!

CSK’s 20-year-old batter Shaik Rasheed is opening on IPL debut! A big, big call by the Chennai Super Kings management. Alongside him, of course, it is Rachin Ravindra. Rasheed will face the first ball, against Shardul!

CSK 0/0 (0.1)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Captain’s knock

Rishabh Pant stepped up today when the LSG batting failed. The might of Pooran, Marsh and co. could not work, and it was Pant who had to play a patient 63 to get LSG to a total they can fight with. Can he marshall his bowlers well now to win a fourth successive game.

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Great bowling by CSK

Chennai Super Kings have a good shot at victory today. No 180+ total to chase would be a major relief for the men in yellow. The spinners were excellent, Jadeja ending with figures of 2/24 and Pathirana 0/13. Now, it is up to the batters!

LSG vs CSK LIVE: LSG finish with 167

Lucknow Super Giants end on 167. Matheesha Pathirana picks up a wicket on his final ball, as Shardul Thakur sends a catch to debutant Shaik Rasheed. Applause from MS Dhoni, this is a good effort with the ball by CSK.

LSG 166/7 (20)

CSK Target: 167

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Pant departs!

MS Dhoni is in the action once again! Pant’s resilient knock comes to an end. 63 off 49 balls. Pant slices it straight up off Pathirana, Dhoni takes a simple catch. LSG losing a couple of late wickets, turning into a good final over for CSK.

LSG 158/6 (19.2)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: MS Dhoni, wow!

That is utterly incredible from Mahendra Singh Dhoni! Wide ball by Pathirana, Samad and Pant try to sneak a single. Dhoni throws it all the way with a looping throw and makes a direct hit at the non-striker’s end! Genius.

LSG 158/5 (19.1)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Pant survives!

Rishabh Pant survives, catch dropped by debutant Shaik Rasheed. A difficult chance for the youngster, running back. And Abdul Samad ends the over in style, one more six! Brilliantly placed over fine-leg. 18 off the over.

LSG 155/4 (19)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: 6, Pant!

Rishabh Pant continues his merry flow! Six more, this time off Khaleel. Clears the ropes over long-on, brilliant shot. Up to 61 now off 45 balls. He’s going berserk in the final stages of the LSG innings.

LSG 148/4 (18.3)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: 18 off the over

Excellent batting by Rishabh Pant against Pathirana. The Sri Lankan pacer concedes 18 runs, he’s had a tough IPL 2025. Pant switching gears at the end here, reaches his half-century in 42 balls, his second-slowest in IPL.

LSG 139/4 (18)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Helicopter shot!

Rishabh Pant, what a shot! Helicopter shot for a maximum over mid-wicket off Pathirana! That is outrageous timing. Pant has gotten slow in this innings, and now he’s picking it up! AND A ONE-HANDED SIX! 

First half-century for Pant in LSG colours!

LSG 137/4 (17.3)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Cheeky from Dhoni

MS Dhoni tries to catch Rishabh Pant off-guard by dismantling the bails when his bat was slightly above the ground. Umpire goes for a replay, and while Pant is safe, it was a cheeky attempt by Dhoni. Shows how alert he is at all times.

Noor, meanwhile, finishes a miserly spell. 0/13 in 4 overs.

LSG 121/4 (17)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Injury scare?

A possible injury concern for CSK? Matheesha Pathirana landed on his ankle running up for the last ball. He does bowl it in the end, and a good over on the whole, but CSK would be hoping it isn’t anything serious.

LSG 118/4 (16)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: SIX!

First maximum for Abdul Samad! Over extra cover for a six, off Matheesha Pathirana. Samad has proven his capabilities as a finisher on a few occasions this season. This is a great platform for him to showcase his skills again.

LSG 117/4 (15.5)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: CSK on top

As CSK make further inroads into the LSG batting order, can they capitalize on this low phase and take over the game completely? Rishabh Pant is still there, he is on 36 – his highest score of the campaign – and will hope to take LSG to a respectable total.

LSG 108/4 (14.3)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: OUT!

Jadeja finally get his man! Third time lucky for CSK, Ayush Badoni is back to the dugout. Perfect tactic, Badoni comes down the track, misses it and MS Dhoni does the rest behind the stumps. CSK get their man at last.

LSG 105/4 (13.4)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Badoni survives again!

Ayush Badoni, this is your lucky day! He survives once more. Jadeja had trapped him on the pads, umpire gave out for LBW, but the DRS review shows that he had gloved it, and it is overturned!

LSG 103/3 (13.1)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Drama!

NO BALL denies wicket! Matheesha Pathirana got Ayush Badoni’s wicket with a smart ploy from CSK, but is the second bouncer of the over, and hence it’s called a no-ball! Umpire confirms that the ball is above the shoulder!

LSG 103/3 (13)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: SIX! SIX!

Ayush Badoni gets his first six! Pitched very wide by Overton, slower ball, Badoni just slams it over the covers for a maximum. Top, top shot by the young batter. And 6 more! This one is over fine-leg, pick-up shot!

LSG 95/3 (12)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Another great over

CSK have put all the pressure on LSG at the moment. Noor Ahmad concedes just 3 runs in his second over. The home side are batting at just over 7 runs an over. Pant is well-settled, while Badoni has hit a boundary. But can they get to a score of 170 or so?

LSG 81/3 (11)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: OUT!

BOWLED! Mitch Marsh is gone, Ravindra Jadeja makes the difference! Huge wicket for CSK, as they break the partnership. Jadeja has struggled for form this season, but this could be a vital wicket to help CSK towards victory.

LSG 73/3 (9.3)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Good start by Noor

CSK have turned to Noor Ahmad to try and make a difference, and the Afghan spinner bowls out a tidy over, conceding only 5 runs. Unfortunately, we won’t see a Pooran vs Noor contest today, but Pant looks well-settled now.

LSG 68/2 (9)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Late cut, 4!

Beuatiful timing by Rishabh Pant. Picks up his third boundary, this one off Jadeja. Played it so late, but perfectly placed as it runs away for 4 between third man and point. Marsh also hits a boundary. This pair is settling in well.

LSG 63/2 (8)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: WHAT A HIT!

Rishabh Pant, wow! That is classic Rishabh Pant. Audacious, bold, unorthodox, and clinical. Reverse scoop for six, and that was hit with supreme class. This is the best Pant has looked all season, can today be the day for a big score?

LSG 52/2 (6.4)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: End of the powerplay

A great powerplay for Chennai Super Kings comes to an end. They’ve picked up two huge wickets, in the form of Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran. Khaleel and Kamboj bowled 3 overs each, and excellently too. Onus on Pant and Marsh to take LSG out of trouble.

LSG 42/2 (6)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: 4!

Shot of conviction by Rishabh Pant! Thundered through square-leg, one bounce and into the fence. Pant is off the mark. With 2 wickets down early, a lot of responsibility on Pant today to make a big contribution.

LSG 39/2 (5.2)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: 4, 6 Marsh!

Mitch Marsh is getting into rhythm here. It’s as if he did not miss a match at all. First, he pummells a boundary through square-leg, and then sends it over mid-wicket all the way for a maximum. Marsh on song.

LSG 34/2 (4.4)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: POORAN OUT!

Massive wicket for CSK! Nicholas Pooran is gone! Anshul Kamboj trapped him on the pads, huge appeal but the umpire said no. Kambj convinces Dhoni to go for the DRS review, and guess what? It works! Three reds shows hawkeye, and the dangerous Pooran is gone for just 8.

LSG 23/2 (4)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: SIX!

First maximum of the day for Lucknow Super Giants! Mitch Marsh is back in the playing XI, and back playing the big shots. Sends it over long-off, straight bat for 6. Can these two stitch a big partnership once again?

LSG 18/1 (3.2)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: FOUR!

FOUR! Nicholas Pooran does not connect incredibly, but well enough to send it back for 4. First boundary of the day for Pooran. Otherwise, it’s another great over by Khaleel, as he concedes just five runs in the over.

CSK have started off very well here.

LSG 12/1 (3)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: OUT!

Khaleel strikes! Aiden Markram is gone in the very first over. Terrific, terrific catch by Rahul Tripathi. Running at full pace, and collects a superb diving catch. Reminds you of Kapil Dev’s iconic catch to dismiss Viv Richards in the 1983 World Cup Final. Early wicket for CSK and they’ve disrupted the in-form opening duo.

LSG 6/1 (1)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: 4!

Aiden Markram off the mark, LSG up and running! Two dots to start, Khaleel swinging the ball away. But Markram gets on top of the third delivery, and slaps it away through the covers for 4. 

LSG 4/0 (0.3)

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Marsh and Markram to open

LSG are opening with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram at the top of the order. With Marsh back, Rishabh Pant is back down to the middle order, as LSG stick to their tried and tested combination at the top.

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Who is Shaik Rasheed?

20-year-old batter Shaik Rasheed hails from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He was the vice-captain for India in the 2022 U-19 World Cup, which India won. The youngster usually bats at No. 3 or 4, and has been in the CSK camp since 2023.

This is his IPL debut.

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Orange Cap vs Purple Cap

Today is a battle between the highest run-scorer and the highest wicket-taker of IPL 2025. Nicholas Pooran and Noor Ahmad are likely to face-off during the innings at some point. Can Noor stop the rampaging Pooran tonight?

LSG vs CSK LIVE: LSG Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants XI vs CSK: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi.

Mitch Marsh is back! Expect Ravi Bishnoi to come in as the Impact Player when LSG bowl.

LSG vs CSK LIVE: CSK Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings XI vs LSG: Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shaikh Rasheed, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.

Shivam Dube is expected to come in as an Impact Sub.

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Huge stars dropped

Chennai Super Kings have dropped Devon Conway and R Ashwin! Two stalwarts of the franchise have been left aside, Shaikh Rasheed and Jamie Overton replace them. Massive call taken by CSK, specially to drop Ashwin who has 765 international wickets and for whom they’d paid Rs 9.75 crore!

LSG vs CSK LIVE: CSK WIN TOSS

MS Dhoni wins the toss and decides to bowl vs LSG! So it will be the home team who come out to bat first. Dhoni wins a toss for the first time in IPL 2025, having lost it in their previous match. “Blessed” he says, at the amount of yellow in the crowd.

LSG vs CSK LIVE: Here come the captains

Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni are at the pitch for the toss! The duo share an embrace. This will be interesting to see, who wins the toss and what they decide.

LSG vs CSK LIVE: What changes can be expected?

LSG are set to bring back Mitch Marsh back in their playing XI today. He should take the place of Himmat Singh, who did not bat in their last game. On the other hand, CSK could choose to bring middle-order power-hitter Vansh Bedi in place of Rahul Tripathi.