IPL 2025: Dhoni's big decision, Pant out, Marsh's bang return - Chennai vs Lucknow's playing XI may have shocking changes!

IPL 2025: The excitement of IPL 2025 has now increased and this time the clash is going to be between Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Both the teams can make changes in their playing-11 for the upcoming match especially when Chennai has lost five consecutive matches this season and Lucknow has made a great comeback in the last match. The Lucknow Supergiants team has returned to the path of victory by defeating Gujarat Titans. Although their opening batsman Mitchell Marsh could not play in the last match due to his daughter's ill health, but now there is a possibility of his return. If Mitchell Marsh returns, Himmat Singh may be dropped. Himmat did not get a chance to bat in the last match and if Marsh comes, Himmat may have to go out without playing.

Pant's role will be seen: Possible changes in Lucknow team

Apart from this, there may be some changes regarding Lucknow captain Rishabh Pant. Pant opened last time, but after Marsh's return, Pant can come back to bat in the middle order. Apart from this, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni and David Miller are sure to play in the Lucknow team. In the bowling department, players like Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akashdeep and Ravi Bishnoi can also be part of the team. Lucknow has good options, and Digvesh Rathi can get a chance as an impact player in this match.

Victory is necessary for Chennai

Chennai Super Kings are struggling with poor form this season and they are in dire need of a win now. The batting department is a big concern for the team's captain MS Dhoni, and this time he can make some changes. Chennai's team performed very poorly last time and Dhoni will now have to take big decisions regarding batting.

Dhoni's team can land with shocking changes

Dhoni-led Chennai has suffered five defeats so far, and if the team does not win this match, their hopes of reaching the playoffs may be dashed. There is a possibility of change in the Chennai team, and Rahul Tripathi may be dropped and either Sheikh Rashid or Vansh Bedi may be given a chance. Apart from this, Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are certain to play and both of them will take the responsibility of opening. Along with this, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dubey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Khalil Ahmed, and Noor Ahmed are also certain to play. In bowling, Dhoni gave a chance to Anshul Kamboj in the last match, and it is expected that he will be a part of the team in this match as well. There are fewer changes in Dhoni's team after a match, but this time there are big expectations.

Probable playing-11:

Lucknow Supergiants (LSG):

Rishabh Pant (captain/wicketkeeper), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akashdeep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

MS Dhoni (captain), Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dubey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Noor Ahmed, Khalil Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj.

Important matches for both teams: change will win win

Now it remains to be seen with which playing-11 both the teams will enter the field in this match and which team will be able to find its form again. Chennai needs to improve its batting, while Lucknow's form also looks strong. This match is very important for both the teams, and the changes made in the playing-11 for their victory can be decisive for their future.