Lucknow team will face CSK, Chennai Super Kings, who have been champions five times at home.

Sports News: After a poor performance in the initial phase, the Lucknow Supergiants team is back on the winning track. This team is looking in strong form. In their last match, Lucknow stopped the winning streak of Gujarat Titans. Now this team will face five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at home, who are yearning for victory in IPL-2025 this season.

Victory is essential for Chennai

Chennai have suffered five consecutive defeats this season. A win has become very important for this team, otherwise their chances of reaching the playoffs may be affected. MS Dhoni is once again in charge of the team and fans are expecting a change. It is also expected that both the teams will make changes in their playing-11 in the match to be played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday. Lucknow's explosive opener Mitchell Marsh did not play against Gujarat. His daughter was not well, which is why he was sitting out. He may make a comeback against Chennai. His replacement Himmat Singh may have to go out again. Himmat Singh did not get a chance to bat against Gujarat. If Marsh comes, Himmat will have to go out without playing.

Digvesh Rathi can be given a chance 

Pant opened the innings in the last match, but after the arrival of Marsh, he can return to the middle order. Aiden Markram is ready to open. Nicholas Pooran has also been confirmed at number three who is in excellent form at the moment. Ayush Badoni and David Miller's places have also been confirmed. As far as bowling is concerned, the names of Shardul Thakur, Akashdeep Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi are confirmed. The team can play Digvesh Rathi as an impact player.

Probable playing XI of both teams

Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (captain), Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dubey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Noor Ahmed, Khaleel 
Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj
Lucknow Supergiants: Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akashdeep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.