In a thrilling match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Chennai Super Kings suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2024. Despite a record century stand between captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube, Chennai posted a competitive total of 210 for four. Gaikwad’s brilliant century, the first ever by a CSK captain, seemed to set the stage for victory.
However, Lucknow Super Giants had other plans as Marcus Stoinis played a masterful innings, scoring an unbeaten 120 to lead his team to a historic chase of 211. Lucknow ended up at 213 for four, securing a back-to-back win over Chennai and displacing them in the points table.
The win also saw Gaikwad closing in on Virat Kohli at the top of the Orange Cap list with his record-breaking century. Dube’s explosive innings also propelled him to the sixth spot in the table, surpassing Rohit Sharma.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions for both teams and fans, with Lucknow emerging victorious in a nail-biting finish. The IPL 2024 continues to deliver exciting cricket action, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with every match.