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Indian Premier League March 2024

Ambati Rayudu believes his remarks on the difference between CSK and MI culture have been taken out of context. He has issued a clarification explaining himself.

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'Comments were taken out of context': Ambati Rayudu issues clarification on his 'brain phat jayega' remark

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How an MS Dhoni 'mantra' led Marcus Stoinis to success vs Chennai Super Kings

Marcus Stoinis&nbsp;revealed a match-winning mantra from former CSK captain MS Dhoni that helped him lead LSG to a six-wicket win at the Chepauk Stadium.

MS Dhoni and Marcus Stoinis shaking hands after CSK vs LSG clash (Getty)

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'MS Dhoni told one thing to me': Marcus Stoinis reveals Ex-CSK skipper's winning 'Mantra' he used to breach Chepauk fortress

Mustafizur Rahman has displaced Gerald Coetzee from 4th spot in the Purple Cap race after his one-wicket spell during CSK vs LSG's IPL 2024 clash.

CSK's star pacer Mustafizur Rahman in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Mustafizur Rahman climbs up the ladder after CSK vs LSG clash, Jasprit Bumrah keeps the cap

Chennai Super Kings slumped to fifth place in the IPL 2024's points table while Lucknow Super Kings (LSG) improved to fourth after stunning win at Chepauk on April 23.

Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (L) shakes hands with Lucknow Super Giants' Marcus Stoinis (C) at the end of their IPL 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 23. (Getty)

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IPL 2024, Points Table: CSK swap place with LSG in standings after back-to-back losses, RR continue to strut on top

Ruturaj Gaikwad threw his name in Orange Cap race after his incredible century in Chennai Super Kings' losing cause against Lucknow Super Kings on April 23.

CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad (left) and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad marches into top 2 after centurion knock, displaces Travis Head to close gap with King Kohli

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming criticised the Chepauk pitch for offering minimal assistance to the spinners in team's six-wicket defeat against LSG on April 23.

CSK's head coach Stephen Fleming in this frame. (X)

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'And I'd unashamedly say that it's your home ground...': Coach Stephen Fleming blames pitch after CSK's back-to-back defeats vs LSG

Deepak Chahar's misfielding in the death overs cost Chennai Super Kings (CSK) the match against Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match.

CSK's star Deepak Chahar (left) and former captain MS Dhoni in this frame. (Getty)

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WATCH: MS Dhoni outraged as Deepak Chahar's blunder leads to CSK's defeat against LSG

CSK vs LSG: Suresh Raina made an appeal to BCCI selector Ajit Agarkar to include Shivam Dube in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad after his stunning knock against Lucknow Super Giants.

Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni (R) speaks with the umpire (C) at the end of their IPL 2024 clash against Lucknow Super Giants. (Getty)

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Hardik Pandya's spot in danger? Suresh Raina urges Ajit Agarkar to include CSK star in India's T20 WC squad after explosive knock vs LSG

Marcus Stoinis bashed CSK bowlers all over the park as LSG pulled off the highest run chase in Chepauk to register their fifth win of IPL 2024.

Marcus Stoinis celebrates LSG's victory over CSK with Deepak Hooda (Getty Images)

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CSK vs LSG: Marcus Stoinis' record-breaking 124 outshines Ruturaj Gaikwad's 2nd IPL ton as LSG pull off highest run chase in Chepauk

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets to register their fourth win of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025.

RCB beat RR by nine wickets. 

RR scored 173 runs against RCB. 

 Krunal Pandya (R) of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates the wicket of Sanju Samson (L) of Rajasthan Royals with teammate during the 2025 IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

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'We knew they would come hard at us': Guttted Sanju Samson reacts after RCB's nine-wicket win against RR

DC won the toss and elected to bowl first. Axar revealed that Faf du Plessis is injured and will be missing this clash against MI.

DC won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Delhi Capitals star suffers injury. 

MI plays with the same team.

Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya in frame

DC vs MI toss: Axar Patel reveals star player's absence due to injury, Delhi Capitals elect to bowl against Mumbai Indians - Check Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by nine wickets to register their fourth win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Phil Salt scored 65 off 33 against RR. 

RCB defeated RR by nine wickets. 

 Phil Salt (R) and Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru run between the wickets during the 2025 IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt's fifties power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominating 9-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals

The game was briefly stopped as the umpire used a bat gauge to determine whether Hetmyer's bat size was within permitted bounds.

Umpires check Shimron Hetmyer and Phil Salt's bats

Umpires stop game to check Shimron Hetmyer and Phil Salt's bats during RR VS RCB clash - Here's why

The Indian Premier League has asked supporters to come up with a name for the robot as part of the marketing campaign.

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IPL introduces new special member, robot dog becomes part of broadcast coverage

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Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool extension almost included shock Chelsea return. Inside the secret talks and why he rejected Saudi millions.

Mohamed Salah, has finally put an end to months of speculation by signing a two-year contract extension.

But Salah’s loyalty to Liverpool seemed unshakable—until a bombshell revelation exposed a near-move that would’ve stunned the football world.

Liverpool extension wasn't the only offer in Mohamed Salah’s mind, reveals eye-opening report

Chennai vs Lucknow Match Stats

Match 39, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

'Comments were taken out of context': Ambati Rayudu issues clarification on his 'brain phat jayega' remark

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Tue 23 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 4 Matches )

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

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 03

LSG
125/7 (19.2 ov)

CSK
0/0 (0.0 ov)

Match Abandoned

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 03

CSK
217/7 (20.0 ov)

LSG
205/7 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Nikhil Patwardhan (IND), Tapan Sharma (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)

Referee
Sanjay Verma (IND)

News updates

'Comments were taken out of context': Ambati Rayudu issues clarification on his 'brain phat jayega' remark

How an MS Dhoni 'mantra' led Marcus Stoinis to success vs Chennai Super Kings

'MS Dhoni told one thing to me': Marcus Stoinis reveals Ex-CSK skipper's winning 'Mantra' he used to breach Chepauk fortress

IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Mustafizur Rahman climbs up the ladder after CSK vs LSG clash, Jasprit Bumrah keeps the cap

IPL 2024, Points Table: CSK swap place with LSG in standings after back-to-back losses, RR continue to strut on top

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad marches into top 2 after centurion knock, displaces Travis Head to close gap with King Kohli

'And I'd unashamedly say that it's your home ground...': Coach Stephen Fleming blames pitch after CSK's back-to-back defeats vs LSG

WATCH: MS Dhoni outraged as Deepak Chahar's blunder leads to CSK's defeat against LSG

Hardik Pandya's spot in danger? Suresh Raina urges Ajit Agarkar to include CSK star in India's T20 WC squad after explosive knock vs LSG

CSK vs LSG: Marcus Stoinis' record-breaking 124 outshines Ruturaj Gaikwad's 2nd IPL ton as LSG pull off highest run chase in Chepauk

Chennai vs Lucknow Match Stats

Match 39, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

'Comments were taken out of context': Ambati Rayudu issues clarification on his 'brain phat jayega' remark

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Tue 23 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 4 Matches )

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

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 03

LSG125/7 (19.2 ov)

CSK0/0 (0.0 ov)

Match Abandoned

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 03

CSK217/7 (20.0 ov)

LSG205/7 (20.0 ov)

Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs

Umpires

UmpireNikhil Patwardhan (IND), Tapan Sharma (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)

RefereeSanjay Verma (IND)

News updates

'Comments were taken out of context': Ambati Rayudu issues clarification on his 'brain phat jayega' remark

How an MS Dhoni 'mantra' led Marcus Stoinis to success vs Chennai Super Kings

'MS Dhoni told one thing to me': Marcus Stoinis reveals Ex-CSK skipper's winning 'Mantra' he used to breach Chepauk fortress

IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Mustafizur Rahman climbs up the ladder after CSK vs LSG clash, Jasprit Bumrah keeps the cap

IPL 2024, Points Table: CSK swap place with LSG in standings after back-to-back losses, RR continue to strut on top

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad marches into top 2 after centurion knock, displaces Travis Head to close gap with King Kohli

'And I'd unashamedly say that it's your home ground...': Coach Stephen Fleming blames pitch after CSK's back-to-back defeats vs LSG

WATCH: MS Dhoni outraged as Deepak Chahar's blunder leads to CSK's defeat against LSG

Hardik Pandya's spot in danger? Suresh Raina urges Ajit Agarkar to include CSK star in India's T20 WC squad after explosive knock vs LSG

CSK vs LSG: Marcus Stoinis' record-breaking 124 outshines Ruturaj Gaikwad's 2nd IPL ton as LSG pull off highest run chase in Chepauk

LSG
180/2 (19.0 ov)

CSK
176/6 (20.0 ov)

LSG
125/7 (19.2 ov)

CSK
0/0 (0.0 ov)

CSK
217/7 (20.0 ov)

LSG
205/7 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Nikhil Patwardhan (IND), Tapan Sharma (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)

Referee
Sanjay Verma (IND)