CSK Ends Losing Streak with Thrilling Five Wicket Win Over LSG
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) snapped their five-match losing streak with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 30 of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Chasing a target of 167, CSK reached 168/5 in 19.3 overs, thanks to a composed unbeaten 43 from Shivam Dube and a vintage finishing cameo by MS Dhoni, who smashed 26 off just 11 balls.
Earlier, LSG posted 166/7 after being put in to bat. Captain Rishabh Pant anchored the innings with a gritty 63 off 49 balls, while Mitchell Marsh (30) and Ayush Badoni (22) provided useful contributions. CSK’s bowlers kept the pressure on, with Ravindra Jadeja (2/24) and Matheesha Pathirana (2 wickets) delivering crucial breakthroughs.
CSK’s chase began positively with Rachin Ravindra’s brisk 37, but regular wickets kept the contest alive. The turning point came in the final overs, as Dube and Dhoni combined to plunder boundaries and seal the win with three balls to spare. The result lifts CSK off the bottom of the table and reignites their playoff hopes, while LSG’s three-match winning run comes to an end.