Chennai Super Kings suffered a setback on Tuesday, falling to a six-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The defeat dropped CSK to fifth place in the points table with eight points from eight matches.
Lucknow Super Giants moved up to fourth place with 10 points from eight matches, but their Net Run Rate (NRR) falls short of CSK’s 0.415. Rajasthan Royals maintain their position at the top of the leaderboard with 14 points, followed by Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, both with 10 points.
The match was a tale of two centuries, with Ruturaj Gaikwad hitting 100 for CSK and Marcus Stoinis responding with an unbeaten 124 for LSG. Stoinis’ knock proved decisive as LSG chased down the target with nine balls to spare.
CSK captain Gaikwad acknowledged the dew’s impact on the game, while Stoinis highlighted the importance of ebb and flow in the innings. The result marked a significant victory for LSG and a setback for CSK as the tournament progresses.
