NEW DELHI: Chennai Tremendous Kings snapped their five-match shedding streak within the Indian Premier League 2025 with a much-needed five-wicket win over Lucknow Tremendous Giants on the Ekana Stadium on Monday. Regardless of the morale-boosting outcome, CSK stay on the backside of the factors desk with simply 4 factors from seven matches.
Opting to bowl first, CSK restricted LSG to 166 for 7, because of disciplined efforts from their bowlers. Rishabh Pant led the best way for Lucknow with a combating 63 off 49 balls, together with 4 fours and 4 sixes, whereas Mitchell Marsh contributed 30 off 25 balls on the prime.
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Ravindra Jadeja starred with the ball, selecting up 2 for twenty-four in three overs, whereas seamers Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj chipped in with early breakthroughs.
In reply, CSK had been wobbling at 111 for five after a stable begin from Rachin Ravindra (37 off 22). However Shivam Dube held his nerve with a affected person 43* off 37 balls. He discovered an ideal ally in MS Dhoni, who turned again the clock with a blistering 26* off 11 deliveries, sealing the win with three balls to spare. The 2 added a match-winning 57-run partnership in 4.3 overs.

Teen Shaik Rasheed additionally made an impression on debut with a useful 27 off 19 balls, offering CSK some middle-order stability.
This win, whereas vital for CSK’s confidence, does little to vary their place on the foot of the desk. Lucknow Tremendous Giants, regardless of the loss, stay fourth with 8 factors from seven matches and are nonetheless within the playoff combine.
Transient scores:
Lucknow Tremendous Giants: 166/7 in 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 63; Ravindra Jadeja 2/24).
Chennai Tremendous Kings: 168/5 in 19.3 overs (Rachin Ravindra 37, MS Dhoni 26 not out, Shivam Dube 43 not out; Ravi Bishnoi 2/18).