Final result
Lucknow Super Giants won by 8 wickets
Player of the match: KL Rahul
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 2–3 LSGVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · KL Rahul
Match preview & overview
Lucknow Super Giants cruise past Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets at Ekana
Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on 19 April 2024, in a match that was largely settled by the midway point of the chase. Chennai Super Kings posted 176/6 from their 20 overs, a total that sat right at Ekana's average first-innings score of 177 across 44 matches. LSG's reply was authoritative: 54 runs without loss in the powerplay, 80 more for one wicket through the middle overs, and the target reached with eight wickets to spare. KL Rahul was named Player of the Match.
CSK's innings had a curious shape to it. Two early powerplay wickets (51/2) slowed the momentum through the middle, where three more fell for 54 runs. The death overs, however, produced 71 runs for just one wicket. A burst that added substance to what had looked like a below-par score. Against LSG at Ekana, it was never quite enough.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Lucknow Super Giants lead the series 3–2 from 6 completed matches
Seasons 2022–2025
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Lucknow Super Giants6
Total meetings
1
No results
6
In last 6
Recent encounters
Last 62025CSK won by 5 wickets
2024LSG won by 6 wickets
2024LSG won by 8 wickets
2023No result
2023CSK won by 12 runs
2022LSG won by 6 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
LSG's powerplay set the tone for the chase
Lucknow Super Giants reached 54 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket, immediately putting the 177-run target in perspective. Chennai's bowlers never found a foothold after that opening burst, and LSG's middle overs produced a further 80 runs for just one wicket.
Angle 02
CSK's death overs rescued a below-par innings
Angle 03
KL Rahul named Player of the Match
Angle 04
Toss decision proved decisive at Ekana
Angle 05
Head-to-head tilts further towards LSG
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets could favour openers at Ekana given the ground's average powerplay score of 47 runs and LSG's wicketless powerplay in this match. Lines on players to reach individual milestones may reflect that context.
- With a chase-success rate of 53% at this venue and a strong toss-field trend (68%), toss-related markets tend to carry more weight at Ekana than at grounds with a neutral record.
- CSK's death-overs scoring (71 runs off the last phase) suggests top-innings-score markets for the side batting first may be harder to price accurately at this ground than at venues with more consistent first-innings patterns.
- Player of the Match markets at Ekana could favour the chasing side's key batters, given LSG's history of openers dominating successful run chases here.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants
What was the result of LSG vs CSK on 19 April 2024?
Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. LSG chased down 177 with eight wickets in hand. KL Rahul was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss in LSG vs CSK on 19 April 2024?
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and chose to field, which is consistent with Ekana's historical trend where teams elect to field 68% of the time. The decision paid off as LSG chased 177 comfortably.
What is the head-to-head record between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings?
The two sides have met six times in the IPL. Lucknow Super Giants lead the series 3-2, with one no result. CSK won their most recent meeting in 2025 by 5 wickets at Ekana, while LSG's 2024 win came at Chepauk.
Where can I watch LSG vs CSK IPL matches in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or NOW TV. Coverage typically begins shortly before the first ball, which is usually bowled at around 15:00 or 19:30 IST (10:30 or 14:00 UK time, depending on daylight saving).
What is the average first-innings score at Ekana Cricket Stadium?
Across 44 matches at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the average first-innings score is 177 runs. Chennai Super Kings matched that figure almost exactly with 176/6 in this match, making LSG's chase a straightforward but well-executed exercise.
How did Chennai Super Kings perform with the bat against LSG?
Chennai Super Kings posted 176/6 from their 20 overs. They scored 51/2 in the powerplay and added 54/3 in the middle phase before finishing strongly with 71/1 off the death overs. Despite the late acceleration, the total proved insufficient at a ground where the chasing side has a 53% success rate.
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Photo credits (4)
- KL Rahul — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ishan Kishan — photo by Tata Ipl 2022, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source