CSK vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2023: Moeen, Ruturaj help Chennai beat Lucknow for first win

Wd5 3 0 4 4 0 1 - A massive over second over for Chennai Super Kings as Avesh Khan gets off to a horrible start. Leaks 17 runs in it including two fours and 5 wides. Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad off to a brisk start for the hosts. Kyle Mayers to continue from the other end. CSK 23/0 after 2 overs

Skipper KL Rahul challenged the on-field umpire's decision after Avesh Khan bowled down the leg side for 5 wides. Rahul and the bowler thought it was pad on the way but UltraEdge confirmed that there was nothing involved as the ball slid down to fine-leg fence. A poor review from Lucknow! CSK 11/0 after 1 over

1 Wd 0 1 1 1 1 - A decent six-run first over from Kyle Mayers. Gets good movement off the pitch in his first over against left-hander Devon Conway. Both the Chennai openers are off the mark. Avesh Khan to share the new ball with Mayers from the other end. CSK 6/0 after 1 over

Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad are in the middle to begin the innings for Chennai Super Kings. Kyle Mayers to start the proceedings for Lucknow Super Giants. Here we go!

Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Shivam Dube, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, RS Hangargekar

KL Rahul(c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran(w), Ayush Badoni, Mark Wood, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Avesh Khan

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul wins the toss and opts to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk.

The pacey Mark Wood, who dented Delhi's hopes with his triple strike, will be the one CSK batters would be wary of. His searing pace could cause a few problems for the home team's strong batting unit. That apart, LSG spinners Ravi Bishnoi and K Gowtham would have a big role to play if the team hopes to keep the opposition batters in check. An interesting battle is in the offing with the bowlers holding the key to the outcome.

Kyle Mayers launched a furious assault at the top for the Super Giants and his performance would be crucial on a wicket not so conducive for over-the-top aggression. Skipper Rahul, who has been under scrutiny in recent times for an extended run of below-par scores, Nicholas Pooras and Marcus Stoinis would be the other key batters for LSG.

Up against the four-time champions are the KL Rahul-led Lucknow will be high on confidence after a comprehensive win over Delhi Capitals in their opener.

Coach Stephen Fleming said after the defeat to the Titans that the team was a "bit match underdone" and CSK would be expected to pick up steam as the tournament progresses.

The comforting factor for CSK would be the return to familiar conditions at the Chidambaram stadium, where the spinners are expected to have a big say as seen in the India-Australia third ODI played here 10 days ago. Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner did not have much of an impact in the season opener, and they will be hoping to step up in tonight's game. Also, CSK could play an additional spinner in the XI. With Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana not available for the team's first three games, it would be interesting to see who is picked to bolster the spin bowling department.

Despite a superb knock from the classy Ruturaj Gaikwad, the rest of the batters could not capitalise and help CSK post a big total in their opener against defending champions Gujarat Titans. The team's fans will be hoping that the strong batting line-up rises to the occasion in their first home game. England superstar Ben Stokes, bought for Rs 16.25 crore, would be eager to show his worth in the team's opening home game and set the pace for the long season ahead. Dhoni, who uncorked a couple of big hits against Josh Little in Ahmedabad, would be hoping the batters do better and don't leave much for him at the fag end. He would be looking to open the points tally in front of an adoring Chepauk crowd but that would require a hugely improved performance.

After losing their opening match, Chennai Super Kings return to their den -- the MA Chidambaram stadium -- for the first home match of the season against a confident Lucknow Super Giants and will aim to pick up a win.