Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were set to face off in an exciting Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday, May 4th. However, the match was cut short due to heavy rainfall after 19.2 overs bowled in the first innings. As a result of the match being called off, both teams will split points, and CSK moves up to second in the IPL rankings.
Before the match began, the toss was delayed by 30 minutes due to a slight drizzle. CSK won the toss and chose to bowl first, quickly keeping LSG batters at bay with their impressive bowling efforts. Ayush Badoni's unbeaten 59 off 22 injected momentum in the slog overs as Lucknow scored 125/7 in 19.2 overs.
LSG had a rough start as CSK spinners quickly ripped through their top order. Moeen Ali gave CSK the first breakthrough in the fourth over, dismissing Kyle Mayers. Maheesha Theekshana's double strike in the sixth over further reduced LSG to 27/3. Ravindra Jadeja joined the party to pile further miseries on LSG, bowling out Marcus Stoinis.
CSK bowlers continued to be on top in the game, and LSG scored 42 runs in 7-15 overs for the loss of two wickets. Badoni and Nicholas steadied the ship and stitched the crucial 59-run partnership off 48 balls. Pathirana struck twice in the final over, dismissing Krishnappa Gowtham before rain disrupted the game and later the match was officially called off.
Overall, it was an exciting game of cricket that was cut short due to unfavorable weather conditions. Nevertheless, both teams played exceptionally well, with CSK moving up to second place in the IPL rankings.
Brief scores: Lucknow Super Giants 125/7 in 19.2 overs (Ayush Badoni 59 off 33; Moeen Ali 2/13, Ravindra Jadeja 1/11) against Chennai Super Kings