LSG  and CSK on May 15, at  Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Seems like it will be one tough and exciting game between these two teams. Head to head statistics show that both these teams are enjoying the equal number of success with 3 wins out of the 7 IPL encounters where one was NR. It really has been one of the thrilling and most exiting contest to be a part of, in the recent years in IPL although the CSK lead the ladder and you can watch it at Diamond Exchange 99.

Lucknow Super Giants – Playing Without Fear, Backed by History

LSG have won seven times and CSK have won the same number of times in their seven meetings, meaning it doesn't always go in favour of form table.

The highlight of LSG's head-to-head records has generally been the times when they were left for final without pundits or die-hard fans knowing the result. This competition certainly provides opportunities for the Super Giants' resilience, partly perhaps because the at home supporters go so enthusiastically for the ball but also because it's just a matchup between a team of world-class players.

Chennai Super Kings — History Keeps It Interesting

They're 5-0 in their last five games, a recovery from the start of the season when some were fresh doubts concerning their playoff eligibility were raised. Most significantly, it was five days ago when these two teams last met on the field, on 10th May when CSK comprehensively steamrolled LSG for five wickets to record a standout performance in the world cricket scene with a 203-run stand in 19.2 overs.

Urvil Patel's mind boggling 65 wickets off 23 deliveries and Ruturaj Gaikwad's calm 45 performed the game's highlight for CSK. Jamie Overton also picked three wickets in the bowling department and Anshul Kamboj claimed two while Umesh Yadav made it four wickets for his debut outing. First of all, Overton's injury is a worry for this game but the clutch of the bowling attack has a level to deal with the LSG bowling side.

Stadium Factor

With a dimension of about 68 metres across and a little shorter down the square, it is an inviting pitch for big hitters. The outfield is in general good, but may become slow later in the evening because of warm weather and light dew.

Divide the rivalry this time with Ekana having played against LSG multiple times in the series and witnessed their share of dramatic moments in the last over. Ekana is a venue that has a very loud, super enthusiastic crowd, who are quite pro LSG and which can make the home side really perform beyond their true capabilities if it is a bit on the electric side.

At Ekana, the pitch curator has tended to prepare pitches that have variety, namely initial pace and bounce then changing to how it will turn and grip in the tournament. Also, at the toss, captains can see themselves in a real dilemma – bat first and take advantage of the early pace or chase on a flatter surface and take advantage of possible dew.

Conclusion 

Considering the  situation is level, tonight's game could be a one in which the outcome is truly in doubt. But, with their consistency in the last few matches, their pace provision for Ekana and the CSK 56% match victory odds calculated using pre-match analysis, they are the obvious choice for the cut. If Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube can come out of the blocks in Jamie Overton's absence, then CSK certainly can go on to get a result which can keep their playoff momentum going. 

The prediction is that CSK will win, but LSG will give them a good look according to the sources of Diamond Exchange.