IPL 2025: Dhoni vs Pant, netizens back CSK upset

Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are all set to face off in their IPL 2025 match tonight in Lucknow. While LSG, captained by Rishabh Pant, are looking steady with 4 wins out of 6, CSK are struggling to stay afloat at the bottom of the table with just one win in six games. With Ruturaj Gaikwad sidelined due to injury, MS Dhoni is back as captain—but will that be enough to change CSK’s fortunes?

Lucknow hold the edge

When it comes to past matches, LSG have the upper hand. In five matches between the two teams, Lucknow have come out victorious three times, while Chennai have managed to win only once. One encounter was abandoned without a result. In last year’s IPL, the Super Giants swept both games against CSK—winning by 8 wickets and 6 wickets respectively.

Current form: LSG soaring, CSK sinking

Lucknow Super Giants are looking like a complete unit this season. With three wins on the trot, strong performances from Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, and Ravi Bishnoi are pushing the team forward. They currently sit in the top half of the table and carry good momentum into today’s clash.

CSK, on the other hand, are dealing with back-to-back losses after their first win. Their bowling attack hasn’t clicked, and the middle order has looked fragile. Even with Dhoni taking over captaincy again, the team has yet to bounce back.

What are fans saying ahead of LSG vs CSK?

Social media is buzzing with opinions as the match nears. One user questioned whether “Rishabh Pant ka comeback hoga ya nahi,” expressing curiosity about Pant’s leadership. 

Rishbh pant ka come back hoga ya nahi @RishabhPant17#lsg vs csk

— P Amisha (@PAmisha5) April 14, 2025

Another posted: “Ngl I'm RCB fan but seeing my man Dhoni like this, nah man should have retired in 2023 like a king.” 

Ngl I'm rcb fan but seeing my man dhoni like this, nah man should have retired in 2023 like a king

— Kajal Kohli 🌹 (@MsAggarwalKajal) April 14, 2025

Meanwhile, a confident CSK supporter added, “CSK will win today, Pooran law of averages will come into play. Without him their batting is worse than CSK.”

Csk will win today, Pooran law of averages will come into play. Without him their batting is worse than csk

— A. 🔴 (@rcb_itcell) April 14, 2025

Despite Lucknow’s current form, fans are hoping for a Dhoni-inspired turnaround—making tonight’s game one of the most anticipated clashes this season.

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