Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets in a nail-biting finish. It was CSK’s first win after losing five straight matches in IPL 2025. The match, held at Ekana Stadium, saw LSG score 166 runs first.
CSK chased down the target in the final over. MS Dhoni hit 26 runs off 11 balls, steering his team to victory.
How CSK Achieved the Target
Chasing 167, CSK got off to a strong start. Debutant Sheik Rasheed and Rachin Ravindra put on a solid partnership, taking the score past 50 in just five overs. Rasheed made 27 off 19 balls before getting out on his debut. Ravindra also couldn’t convert his good start into a big score, falling for 37 to part-time bowler Aiden Markram.
Rahul Tripathi’s poor form continued as he was dismissed for just 9 runs. Soon after, Ravindra Jadeja also got out for 7. At one point, CSK was at 52 without losing a wicket. But they lost four key wickets in the next 44 runs. Vijay Shankar’s flop show continued, and his dismissal left CSK at 111 for five. They needed 56 runs off 30 balls to win.
MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube to the Rescue
Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni came together and turned the game around. Dube played a crucial innings, helping CSK stay in the hunt. Dhoni, in his trademark style, finished the match with a flourish. His 26 runs off 11 balls, including a few crucial boundaries, sealed the win for CSK.
- CSK won their first match after five losses.
- Dhoni played a key role in the victory.
- Shivam Dube supported Dhoni well.
The win marked a much-needed boost for CSK in the ongoing IPL season.