The IPL 2024 encounter between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) promises to be an exciting clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 23. As both teams gear up for the showdown, let’s take a closer look at the top performers from each side so far in the tournament.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Batters:
- Shivam Dube: Dube has been the standout performer with the bat for CSK, scoring 245 runs in seven innings. With a strike rate of 157.05 and an average of 49.00, Dube has been instrumental in providing stability to the CSK batting lineup.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: CSK’s skipper has been in fine form, amassing 241 runs at an average of 40.17. Gaikwad’s ability to anchor the innings has been crucial for CSK.
- Ajinkya Rahane: The seasoned campaigner has contributed 160 runs in six innings, with an average of 26.67 and a strike rate of 130.08.
- MS Dhoni: The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has been in vintage form, scoring 87 runs off just 34 balls. With a staggering strike rate of 255.88, Dhoni has been a force to reckon with in the middle order.
Bowlers:
- Mustafizur Rahman: The Bangladeshi pacer has been CSK’s top bowling performer, picking up 11 wickets in six innings at an average of 20.54. Rahman’s ability to strike at crucial intervals has made him a key asset for CSK.
- Matheesha Pathirana: Another Sri Lankan import for CSK, Pathirana has impressed with nine wickets in four innings at an average of 13.00. His economy rate of 7.31 has made him a valuable asset for the team.
- Tushar Deshpande: Deshpande has scalped six wickets in seven innings, with an average of 36.00 and an economy rate of 8.30.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Batters:
- KL Rahul (Captain): Leading from the front, Rahul has been LSG’s top run-scorer, amassing 286 runs in seven innings at an average of 40.86 and a strike rate of 143.00.
- Nicholas Pooran: Pooran has been in scintillating form, scoring 246 runs in seven innings at an average of 82.00 and a strike rate of 164.00. His ability to finish games has been crucial for LSG.
- Quinton De Kock: De Kock has contributed 228 runs in seven innings at an average of 32.57 and a strike rate of 136.52.
Bowlers:
- Yash Thakur: Thakur has led LSG’s bowling attack with eight wickets at an average of 26.50 and an economy rate of 10.17.
- Mohsin Khan: Khan has also been impressive, picking up six wickets at an average of 24.16 and an economy rate of 9.06.
- Mayank Yadav: Although sidelined due to injury, Yadav made a significant impact with six wickets in just three matches. With an average of 9.00 and an economy rate of 6.00, Yadav’s absence will be felt by LSG.
As CSK and LSG gear up for their clash, all eyes will be on these top performers to deliver yet another thrilling encounter in IPL 2024.