Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline

Their rivalry is still in relative infancy in terms of the age of other IPL tussles; the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have offered some unexpected moments, finishes, and exhilarating cricket. The Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings timeline began in their first match in 2022. Uncommon in T20 matches, LSG chased a mammoth total in every exhilarating manner imaginable. Inevitably, fast forward to 2023, LSG managed to put up 125/7 in a rain-shortened match; however, the heavy rain in the region meant that they had to call the game a no-result after match number 45 in the tournament.

As the seasons have gone by, the teams have been swapping wins and losing streaks, only making for an even more exciting match-up with less predictable results. From explosive match number 1 tactical executions to the vintage endings of MS Dhoni – LSG vs CSK, it’s really starting to become a fixture to watch.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline 2022 to 2025

CSK vs LSG, IPL 2022: The battlelines were drawn between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings in April 2022; LSG were excited to win in their inaugural match versus Sunrisers, with LSG chasing down 210 courtesy of an outrageous and boundary-staked 55* off 23 from Evin Lewis, winning the match by 6 wickets. In the second match played at Lucknow in May 2023, rain filled the sky and abandoned the match, with CSK restricting LSG to 125/7 in 19.2 overs. LSG fans did not like the fact that both LSG and CSK received a point.

CSK vs LSG, IPL 2023: Match 6 of IPL 2023 took place on April 3 at the Chepauk, Chennai, with CSK defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs after Ruturaj Gaikwad (57) and Devon Conway (47) put CSK on a total of 217/7, with Moeen Ali, the player of the match, taking 4/26 to restrict LSG to 205/7. Match 45 took place on May 3 at Ekana. In the return match, which was rained out, LSG was at 125/7 in 19.2 overs with Ayush Badoni on 59* off 33, when the rain came in. This meant the match would be abandoned, and both teams received 1 point.

LSG vs CSK, IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants did the double over CSK in IPL 2024. In the first match at Lucknow, LSG chased down 177 with minimal fuss. They won by 8 wickets, which was thanks to KL Rahul hammering a superb 82 and Quinton de Kock making an effective 54. When they visited Chepauk for the reverse fixture, CSK batted first and did well to score 210/4, mainly due to Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 108 and Shivam Dube’s quick 66 runs. However, Marcus Stoinis obliterated their efforts, playing an inning for the ages. He smashed 124* off only 63 balls, to lead LSG to an incredible victory by six wickets, handing CSK their first loss at home this season.

LSG vs CSK, IPL 2025: Match 30 of the 2025 IPL Season on April 14 at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, CSK chased down LSG’s target of 167, in thrilling fashion, to win by 5 wickets. Shaik Rasheed and Rachin Ravindra scored runs, but for CSK’s batting to look purposeful, MS Dhoni reached the target calmly but successfully. LSG posted 166/7 with KL Rahul showing dogged resistance, but in a dramatic and exciting match, the Super Giants lost in front of their home crowd.

LSG vs CSK Head-to-Head Record

Year	Winner	Venue	Margin
2022	LSG	Mumbai	6 wickets
2023	–	Lucknow	No Result
2024	CSK	Chennai	10 runs
2025	LSG	Lucknow	5 wickets
2025	CSK	Chennai	4 wickets

Conclusion- Future Outlook of LSG vs CSK Rivalry

Both teams are tied at a 2-2 head-to-head against each other heading into 2025, and the rivalry is still in its exciting, relatively young, early days. CSK continues to rely on experience, while LSG represents the new wave of IPL excitement and exploration. Each of the matches between these two sides has proven unpredictable, competitive, and entertaining – all things that IPL fans want.

Whether you favor Dhoni’s calm leadership or enjoy KL Rahul’s composed elegance, one thing is for sure: LSG vs CSK is quickly becoming one of the IPL fixtures to watch.

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