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LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 7 | LSG vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Key Players | Brabourne Pitch Report

It’s the newbies vs the oldies. A battle of the Super Giants and the Super Kings. The narrative itself is super, and it has the makings for a super match where the new team in town will try to ruffle the feathers of a very successful, established franchise.

Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings are both coming off first up losses. CSK have shown time and time their bounce-back ability, but how LSG bounce back will be interesting to see. KL Rahul’s team was in control for much of the chase against Gujarat a few nights ago, only for a Rahul Tewatia storm to catch a KL-led team off-guard once again.

Against CSK’s lineup of hitters that will now include Moeen Ali, Lucknow will have to find a way to keep them quiet. Otherwise, it can all get out of control at Brabourne as it did for Mumbai Indians on this ground over the weekend. However, there are positives to be had including the form of the middle order, as well as Krunal Pandya’s all-round effort.

The key here will be to have a good start with the bat after both teams were blown away in the powerplay first up. This has the makings for a cracking clash, with high importance on playing from in front early.

Possible Playing 11

It is unclear whether Andrew Tye is available after quarantine. If he is, he could come in for Mohsin Khan as a death bowling option.

Lucknow Super Giants: 1. KL Rahul (c), 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Evin Lewis, 4. Manish Pandey, 5. Deepak Hooda, 6. Ayush Badoni, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Andrew Tye/Mohsin Khan, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Ravi Bishnoi, 11. Avesh Khan

In a boost for CSK, Moeen Ali is available. He should replace Mitchell Santner.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2. Devon Conway, 3. Robin Uthappa, 4. Moeen Ali, 5. Ambati Rayudu, 6. Ravindra Jadeja (c), 7. MS Dhoni (wk), 8. Shivam Dube, 9. Dwayne Bravo, 10. Adam Milne, 11. Tushar Deshpande

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Lucknow Super Giants:

• KL Rahul has never scored two ducks in a row in the IPL. Also, he has a terrific record against CSK, with 395 runs in 10 innings at an average of 43.89 and strike rate of 141.58, which includes an incredible 42-ball 98* last season.
• KL Rahul averages 64 (due to not outs) and strikes at 130 in the powerplay in the IPL. If he bats deep, watch out, as he strikes at 156 between overs 12-16 and 185 in the death overs.
• Quinton de Kock averages 24.91 in 12 matches vs CSK with one 50+ score. LSG will be hoping their big gun can improve on that record today.
• Manish Pandey will be key for LSG. He too doesn’t have the best of records vs CSK (avg. 21.50 in 18 innings), but he can deliver especially if he comes in during the powerplay where he strikes at 133 in the IPL.
• Deepak Hooda made an excellent start to his IPL 2022 campaign against Gujarat. His 41-ball 55 rescued LSG from a very difficult position, as did the impressive Ayush Badoni’s 41-ball 54.
• Krunal Pandya also had a good match against Gujarat (21* and 1/17). He takes a wicket every 21 deliveries on average against CSK.
• Avesh Khan took the second-most wickets in IPL 2021 (24). He took 2/23 against CSK in India last season, along with 1/35 and 1/47 in the UAE. He averages 12 runs per wicket and concedes 9.1 runs per over at the death in the IPL, and LSG would take those numbers today.

Chennai Super Kings:

• A slow start to a tournament or series is common for Ruturaj Gaikwad. It often takes him a couple of matches at least to find his groove. He is capable of going well today as he is the reigning Orange Cap holder (635 runs in IPL 2021).
• Moeen Ali is back. He was key to CSK’s run to the title last season, where he struck 357 runs at a strike rate of 137.30, along with six wickets at an economy rate of just 6.35. Expect him to bowl a few overs against a Lucknow team that has a number of left-handers.
• Ravindra Jadeja has been one of the best finishers over the past two seasons, so it’s important CSK give him a platform to work off. The CSK captain struck smashed 459 runs at an average of 57.38 and strike rate of 157.73 across IPL 2020 and 2021.
• Jadeja will also be key with the ball. He could look to use himself against Manish Pandey, whom he has dismissed twice in 46 deliveries in the IPL for just 41 runs.
• MS Dhoni wound back the clock with a sparkling 38-ball 50* in the IPL 2022 opener against KKR. Can he finish well here once again?
• Dwayne Bravo was CSK’s second-highest wicket-taker last season with 14 in 11 matches at an economy rate of 7.81. He enjoyed a great start to IPL 2022, with 3/20 against KKR.
• Jadeja could look to use Bravo in the powerplay. He has a great record against Quinton de Kock in T20s, dismissing him four times for 55 runs in 46 deliveries. However, KL Rahul has a fine record vs Bravo in the IPL, with 48 runs off 34 balls without dismissal.

Other Stats and Facts

• LSG could look to use Krunal Pandya against Ambati Rayudu. The spinner has dismissed Rayudu twice in 28 deliveries in the IPL, conceding just 25 runs in the process.
• Krunal also has a decent record vs Robin Uthappa in the IPL: 27 deliveries, 30 runs, one dismissal.
• Evin Lewis has a strike rate of 150 between overs 7-11 and 168 between overs 12-16 in the IPL.
• Moeen Ali has a strike rate of 195 in the death overs in the IPL.
• Devon Conway averages 44.96 in all T20s when batting first (2,058 runs) and 41.46 batting second (1,700 runs).
• Ravi Bishnoi has taken just one wicket in three matches vs CSK so far (avg. 72).

Brabourne Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

This will be the first night game at Brabourne this season. If the track is anything like the belter we saw in the Mumbai-Delhi match on Sunday, then we could be in for a high-scoring match here.

However, teams getting blown away in the powerplay is a common theme so far in this IPL. Given it is a night game, the ball could swing around early, which puts onus on the top order to get through the first few overs.

Another clear and warm night is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock
• Batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Hooda
• All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali
• Bowlers: Dwayne Bravo, Dushmantha Chameera

Match Prediction

Chasing teams have won five out of six night games so far in IPL 2022. Getting through the powerplay in a good position will be key especially when batting first. CSK have more depth to their side, and look good for a win.