We have entered the 2nd week of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and we have some exciting matches to start off with. The first game that will be taking place today is the epic showdown between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
The stadium in Chepauk will be witnessing an IPL game after a hiatus of 3 years because of the gruelling Covid-19 pandemic. We can expect a full-house and an electrifying atmosphere in the crowd.
While Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are coming on the back of a victory against Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai are coming on the back of a loss at the hands of Gujarat Titans (GT).
The MS Dhoni led side would be hoping to bank on their positives and come out all guns blazing in this IPL 2023 encounter.
In this article, we take a look at 5 must-have fantasy picks for the CSK vs LSG game in the ongoing IPL 2023:
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
A must-have in your fantasy team, Ruturaj Gaikwad was in sublime form in the season opener. He scored 92 runs in the 1st game in just 50 balls and wreaked havoc at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gaikwad was middling the ball really well and his shots looked absolutely effortless. He batted with a strike-rate of 184.
2. KL Rahul (LSG)
Despite his poor outing in the match against DC, we can expect KL Rahul to bounce back strongly. IPL is his forte and he can score the bulk of the runs for his team, Lucknow Super Giants. You must not miss out on having KL Rahul in your team as he is an absolute match-winner.
In IPL 2022, Rahul mustered 616 runs in 15 games with the highest score of 103*.
3. Rajvardhan Hangargekar (CSK)
The youngster of Chennai Super Kings, Rajvardhan Hangargekar can be a solid bowling option in your fantasy team. He bagged 3 wickets in the previous game and looked quite potent with the white-cherry.
In 4 overs, he conceded 36 runs and took the wickets of Wriddhiman Saha, Sai Sudarshan and Vijay Shankar and gave CSK a glimmer of hope.
4. Mark Wood (LSG)
Mark Wood’s raw pace and his ability to bowl the tight line and lengths makes him an automatic selection in your fantasy team. He took 5 scalps in the previous game and his deliveries crashed through the defences of the opposition batters.
If he can continue with the same momentum, he is sure to send shivers down the spines of the opposition batters. Wood also bagged the player of the match award in the previous game for his fabulous bowling performance.
5. Ravi Bishnoi (LSG)
The pitch at Chepauk traditionally favours spinners and Ravi Bishnoi is a great spinner. In the previous game, he bagged 2 wickets and he is sure to get some assistance from the pitch in this game.
Having him in your fantasy team can be a good decision as he can literally outfox the opposition batters with his wily bowling.
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