Spinners, Dhoni help CSK end losing sequence
Chennai Super Kings snapped a five-game losing streak and halted Lucknow Super Giants' three-match winning run with a tense win at the Ekana Stadium. CSK's spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Noor Ahmad laid the foundation by choking LSG through the middle overs, before an unbeaten 57-run stand between Shivam Dube (43* off 37) and MS Dhoni (26* off 11) helped chase down 166 with three balls to spare.
Key Highlights
- CSK's spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Noor Ahmad, restricted LSG to 166/7 in 20 overs.
- MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube shared an unbeaten 57-run stand to help CSK chase down the target.
- Rishabh Pant scored 63 off 49 balls for LSG, but his late acceleration was not enough to take his team to victory.
Stats
| Parameter | LSG | CSK |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 166/7 | 168/5 |
| Run Rate | 8.30 | 8.40 |
| 4s/6s | 14/3 | 17/4 |
What's next for the teams?
LSG have the rest of the week off before they travel to Jaipur for a Saturday evening clash against Rajasthan Royals. CSK play the following day in Mumbai, hoping to complete the double over their fellow five-time champions.
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