IPL 2024, Match 34: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings – Match preview and result prediction

Match 34 of the IPL 2024 edition will see the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at theBharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday evening (April 19). Lucknow, who are coming into this game on the back of twin defeats, will have to be at their very best to beat Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai.

Talking about CSK, the five-time winners come into this game witha lot of confidence due to their 20-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday (April 14). It was their first-ever away win of the season, which will boost their confidence coming to Lucknow as KL Rahul & Co. also enjoy a good home record. Lucknow recently lost their first home game, to Delhi Capitals (DC), thus, will feel the pressure against the Yellow Army.

For Lucknow, Quinton de Kock is due for runs whereas Rahul also needs to up the ante. No. 3 remains their major issue and they would hope for Marcus Stoinis to get some runs. They are a team who defend well and will be confident with their bowling unit, especially with the likely return of pacer Mayank Yadav. On the other hand, CSK are doing most things right. Ruturaj and Shivam Dube are among the runs but they will hope for Rachin Ravindra and Ajinkya Rahane to contribute more. Daryl Mitchell, however, might run out of chances, with Moeen Ali not getting a consistent run.

Chennai also have the spinners and variety in the pace department to pose a decent threat to Lucknow on Friday evening.

Match preview and result prediction: Overall, do not expect a run-fest as 200 has not been scored at this venue in this edition so far. Anything over 165 can be challenging for the side chasing. A determined Lucknow team will be eager to put their best foot forward but Chennai have enough resources to push forwardtheir opposition'slosing streak.