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CSK head coach Stephen Fleming opened up about MS Dhoni's batting performance and mentioned the knee problem that MS Dhoni has been dealing with for the last few years.&nbsp;

CSK wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni. (PC: Getty). 

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IPL 2024: Is there any chance of MS Dhoni batting higher in the order for Chennai Super Kings? CSK coach Stephen Fleming answers

Chennai Super Kings remained stationed on third place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024's points table despite eight-wicket loss against LSG on April 19.

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (left) and LSG's KL Rahul and Krunal Pandya in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Points Table: CSK remain unaffected despite loss against LSG, KL Rahul's brigade continue to grab 5th spot

Orange Cap: KL Rahul rode on his stunning 82-run knock in LSG's 8-wicket win over CSK to grab fourth spot in IPL 2024's leading run-scorers' list.

LSG skipper KL Rahul in this frame. (Getty)

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During the LSG vs CSK match, MS Dhoni's arrival at the crease caused such a roar from the crowd that it triggered a noise warning on Quinton De Kock's wife Sasha's smartwatch.

MS Dhoni scored a lighting 9-ball 28 during LSG vs CSK clash.

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Quinton de Kock's wife shares proof of deafening sound levels when MS Dhoni took crease during LSG vs CSK match

LSG was spotted removing his cap before shaking hands with MS Dhoni post Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2024 clash.

LSG was spotted removing his cap before shaking hands with MS Dhoni post LSG vs CSK match. (Screengrab-X)

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WATCH: KL Rahul takes off his cap before shaking hands with MS Dhoni, this is how CSK's ageless megastar reacted!

KL Rahul revealed how MS Dhoni's presence intimidates opposing teams following Lucknow Super Giants' commanding win over Chennai Super Kings on April 19.

CSK's superstar batter MS Dhoni (left) and LSG skipper KL Rahul in this frame. (Getty)

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'He walks in and...': KL Rahul explains how MS Dhoni’s presence intimidates opponent bowlers post LSG vs CSK's IPL 2024 match

BCCI have punished KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad with heavy fines for maintaining slow over rate during LSG versus CSK's IPL 2024 match on April 19.

LSG skipper KL Rahul (left) and CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad in this frame. (Getty)

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KL Rahul, Ruturaj Gaikwad bear BCCI's brunt, penalised with heavy fines for this offence after LSG vs CSK's IPL 2024 clash

Former CSK bowler L Balaji has revealed what MS Dhoni said to him after the IPL 2008 final loss to RR. He added that Dhoni is a great talent for the next generation to follow.&nbsp;

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Former CSK bowler reveals MS Dhoni's message after IPL 2008 final loss to RR, says ‘he still said…’

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad stressed the importance of bowling well in the powerplay. The CSK skipper urged his bowlers to improve their execution during the field restrictions.

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. (PC: Getty).

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IPL 2024: CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad talks urgent need for defending champions to improve on one aspect, says 'one area we would like to...'

Lucknow Super Giants took their wins tally to four after seven matches this season. Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings suffered their third defeat of the season in seven matches.&nbsp;

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IPL 2024, LSG vs CSK: KL Rahul's class and Quinton de Kock's defiance overshadow MS Dhoni's cameo as Lucknow beat Chennai by 8 wickets

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BCCI has reportedly changed the start time of auction in order to avoid clash with India vs Australia's Perth Test.

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Former Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Nazir breathed his last at 78.

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Lucknow vs Chennai Match Stats

Match 34, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

CSK • 1st innings
176/6

LSG • 2nd innings
180/2

BATTERS

Quinton de Kock
c MS Dhoni b Mustafizur Rahman

KL Rahul (C) (W)
c Ravindra Jadeja b Matheesha Pathirana

Nicholas Pooran
not out

Marcus Stoinis
not out

Yet To bat

Deepak Hooda

Ayush Badoni

Krunal Pandya

Matt Henry

Ravi Bishnoi

Mohsin Khan

Yash Thakur

BOWLERS

Deepak Chahar

Tushar Deshpande

Mustafizur Rahman

Ravindra Jadeja

Matheesha Pathirana

Moeen Ali