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Indian Premier League 2023

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were involved in a thrilling victory over the Lucknow Super Giabts, (GT) in their second Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match and one of their former players had high praise for his old team, especially for CSK skipper MS Dhoni and the rising star Ruturaj Gaikwad.

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IPL 2023: 'When Dhoni came out to bat...' — Harbhajan Singh left in awe of former India skipper, lauds Ruturaj's early form

Cricketing icons AB de Villiers, Suresh Raina and Robin Uthappa heaped praise on MS Dhoni's decision-making skills after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) <a href="https://m.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) sustained its first defeat of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 3 (Monday).

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'We didn't win because...': Frustrated KL Rahul reveals reason behind Lucknow Super Giants' defeat, urges players to 'capitalise'

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) registered their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at their homeground.

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'Or they'll have to play under a new captain': MS Dhoni issues final warning to his bowlers over no-balls and wides

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clash witnessed a five-minute delay as a dog entered the MA Chidambaram Stadium and refused to leave.

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Watch: Dog delays start of CSK vs LSG clash for several minutes, even umpire gets involved

Deepak Chahar has missed out on a lot of cricket over the last year but is back strong for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with whom he has won the prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy twice — in 2018 and 2021.

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CSK vs LSG: 'I know how to deal with injuries, but...' — Deepak Chahar wary of recurring injuries after recent scare among Indian bowlers

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are deep in preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.

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Chennai vs Lucknow Full Scorecard

CSK vs LSG, Match 6, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 03 April 2023 - Info

IPL 2023: 'When Dhoni came out to bat...' — Harbhajan Singh left in awe of former India skipper, lauds Ruturaj's early form

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Mon 3 April, 19:30:00 IST

LSG, who chose to field

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 14

LSG
166/7 (20.0 ov)

CSK
168/5 (19.3 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 23

CSK
210/4 (20.0 ov)

LSG
213/4 (19.3 ov)

Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 19

LSG
180/2 (19.0 ov)

CSK
176/6 (20.0 ov)

Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Akshay Totre (IND), Bruce Oxenford (AUS) and Ulhas Gandhe (IND)

Referee
Manu Nayyar (IND)

News updates

IPL 2023: 'When Dhoni came out to bat...' — Harbhajan Singh left in awe of former India skipper, lauds Ruturaj's early form

IPL 2023: 'He's always Dhoni's first pick...' — AB de Villiers pins down one player who can literally turn matches for CSK

'We didn't win because...': Frustrated KL Rahul reveals reason behind Lucknow Super Giants' defeat, urges players to 'capitalise'

'Or they'll have to play under a new captain': MS Dhoni issues final warning to his bowlers over no-balls and wides

Watch: Dog delays start of CSK vs LSG clash for several minutes, even umpire gets involved

CSK vs LSG: 'I know how to deal with injuries, but...' — Deepak Chahar wary of recurring injuries after recent scare among Indian bowlers

WATCH: Chepauk has a new stadium keeper as MS Dhoni cleans seats in video that wins hearts

Chennai vs Lucknow Full Scorecard

CSK vs LSG, Match 6, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 03 April 2023 - Info

IPL 2023: 'When Dhoni came out to bat...' — Harbhajan Singh left in awe of former India skipper, lauds Ruturaj's early form

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Mon 3 April, 19:30:00 IST

LSG, who chose to field

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 14

LSG166/7 (20.0 ov)

CSK168/5 (19.3 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 23

CSK210/4 (20.0 ov)

LSG213/4 (19.3 ov)

Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 19

LSG180/2 (19.0 ov)

CSK176/6 (20.0 ov)

Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAkshay Totre (IND), Bruce Oxenford (AUS) and Ulhas Gandhe (IND)

RefereeManu Nayyar (IND)

News updates

IPL 2023: 'When Dhoni came out to bat...' — Harbhajan Singh left in awe of former India skipper, lauds Ruturaj's early form

IPL 2023: 'He's always Dhoni's first pick...' — AB de Villiers pins down one player who can literally turn matches for CSK

'We didn't win because...': Frustrated KL Rahul reveals reason behind Lucknow Super Giants' defeat, urges players to 'capitalise'

'Or they'll have to play under a new captain': MS Dhoni issues final warning to his bowlers over no-balls and wides

Watch: Dog delays start of CSK vs LSG clash for several minutes, even umpire gets involved

CSK vs LSG: 'I know how to deal with injuries, but...' — Deepak Chahar wary of recurring injuries after recent scare among Indian bowlers

WATCH: Chepauk has a new stadium keeper as MS Dhoni cleans seats in video that wins hearts

LSG
166/7 (20.0 ov)

CSK
168/5 (19.3 ov)

CSK
210/4 (20.0 ov)

LSG
213/4 (19.3 ov)

LSG
180/2 (19.0 ov)

CSK
176/6 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Akshay Totre (IND), Bruce Oxenford (AUS) and Ulhas Gandhe (IND)

Referee
Manu Nayyar (IND)