Chennai Super Kings Break Losing Streak with a Five-Wicket Victory Over Lucknow Super Giants | IPL 2025 Match 30

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pulled off a much-needed win by defeating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. With this win, CSK snapped their five-match losing streak, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

The match was played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Set a modest target of 167, CSK chased it down with three balls to spare, thanks to the heroics of MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube in the final overs.

🏏 LSG Innings Summary – 166/7 in 20 Overs

Lucknow started cautiously but lost wickets at regular intervals. The only substantial innings came from Rishabh Pant, who played a captain’s knock of 63 off 49 balls. He was the glue that held the innings together while the others faltered.

• Rishabh Pant: 63 (49 balls)

• Mitchell Marsh: 30 (25 balls)

• Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): 2/24 in 4 overs

• Noor Ahmad (CSK): 0/13 in 4 economical overs

Despite Pant’s effort, LSG couldn’t capitalize in the death overs and finished with 166/7 — a total that seemed 10–15 runs short on a decent batting pitch.

🏏 CSK Innings Summary – 168/5 in 19.3 Overs

Chennai got off to a solid start with a 52-run opening stand between Rachin Ravindra and Shaik Rasheed in just 4.2 overs. Rasheed impressed in his debut match, scoring 27 off 19 balls, while Ravindra chipped in with 37 off 22 balls.

CSK were cruising at one point, but a mini-collapse in the middle overs put pressure back on them. Ravi Bishnoi's spell of 2/18 in 4 overs turned the game in LSG’s favor temporarily.

However, with 56 runs needed off the last five overs, MS Dhoni joined Shivam Dube at the crease. What followed was vintage Dhoni — calculated aggression and calm finishing.

• Shivam Dube: 43* (37 balls)

• MS Dhoni: 26* (11 balls)

• Shaik Rasheed: 27 (19 balls)

• Rachin Ravindra: 37 (22 balls)

The pair added 57 runs for the sixth wicket and saw CSK home in the final over.

🌟 Key Moments of the Match

• Rishabh Pant's 63 was crucial in setting a competitive total.

• Shaik Rasheed’s debut knock showed promise and composure.

• Ravi Bishnoi’s 2/18 kept CSK in check for a while.

• MS Dhoni’s 11-ball 26 included signature helicopter shots and calm under pressure.

• Shivam Dube’s unbeaten 43 anchored the chase and ensured CSK’s victory.

🎤 Post-Match Reactions

MS Dhoni: “It’s good to win again. This win brings a lot of confidence to the team. We needed this badly after a tough run.”

Shivam Dube: “I just wanted to stay till the end and finish the game. We believed in ourselves, and it paid off.”

📊 Impact on Points Table

With this win, CSK now have 2 wins from 7 matches. They’re still in the bottom half of the points table but the victory gives them hope and momentum moving forward. LSG, on the other hand, missed an opportunity to climb up and will be disappointed with their finishing effort.

🔍 Match Stats at a Glance

✅ Conclusion

Chennai Super Kings’ emphatic win was a reminder of their fighting spirit and Dhoni’s unmatched finishing skills. With the team’s morale boosted, they now look to string together more wins and aim for a strong comeback in the second half of the IPL 2025 season.