Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL, 2023 Full score card

SIX! Shortish delivery on off, Mark Wood slaps it over deep cover for a maximum. It won't matter much as Chennai win by 12 runs!

FOUR! Tushar Deshpande bowls it on a good length around off, Mark Wood advances and lofts it towards deep cover for a boundary.

Tushar Deshpande bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Mark Wood swings his blade wildly and gets beaten.

Mark Wood is the new batter at the crease.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! This has been an excellent comeback by Tushar Deshpande! Bowls it on a good length and on middle, Ayush Badoni shimmies down the track to go down the ground. Skies this one high in the air behind the wicket. MS Dhoni calls for the catch and settles under it. He does the rest and Tushar Deshpande has his second wicket.

On a length and outside off, Ayush Badoni makes room to go through the off side but misses.

Slower and full around off, Ayush Badoni heaves it in front of deep mid-wicket and collects two runs.

No ball and Leg bye! Nails the yorker on leg, Krishnappa Gowtham misses the flick and gets rapped on the toes. The ball rolls to point and batters cross. Tushar Deshpande has overstepped and a Free Hit will follow now.

WIDE! Banged in short and around off, the ball sails over the batter's head and the umpire signals a wide.

Another low full toss on off, Ayush Badoni moves across and scoops it over square leg. Tushar Deshpande performs the chase and cuts it off. Saves a couple of runs for his side. Lucknow need 28 runs from the final over.

Full and on off, Ayush Badoni drills it wide of long off and collects a couple of runs more.

Top effort by Ruturaj Gaikwad! Low full toss outside off, Krishnappa Gowtham scoops it over short third man. Ruturaj Gaikwad runs around from deep backward point and almost overruns the ball. Sticks out his right hand and makes a good stop.

WIDE! Another full delivery, but just a bit wide outside off, Krishnappa Gowtham shuffles and throws his hands at the ball but misses. Wided.

On a length and outside off, Krishnappa Gowtham stays leg side of the ball and looks to go down the ground. He does not connect though.

WIDE! Persits with full delivery, outside off but ends up bowling it a bit wide.

Keeps it full and outside off, Krishnappa Gowtham swings his bat at it and connects with thin air.

WIDE! Sprays it full but just outside the tramline on the off side, Krishnappa Gowtham lets it pass and the umpire signals a wide.

Starts well, goes full and outside off, Ayush Badoni carves it in the air towards deep cover. Ravindra Jadeja sprints forward but the ball still drops in front of him.

Slower and on a length on leg, Ayush Badoni turns this one to deep backward square leg. Retains the strike with a single. Another tidy over by Tushar Deshpande. Lucknow now need 37 runs from the last two overs.

Goes full and straight at the stumps, Krishnappa Gowtham knocks it down to long off for a run.

Keeps it back of a length around off, Ayush Badoni shuffles and pushes it to long on for one. This is turning out to be an excellent over by Tushar Deshpande.

Nails the yorker on leg, Ayush Badoni flicks it wide of deep mid-wicket and calls for two. Krishnappa Gowtham puts in a dive and makes his ground at the non-striker's end. Looks like Gowtham has hurt his hands while diving and needs medical attention.

Into the wicket this time and around off, Krishnappa Gowtham goes for the pull but gets it from the inner part of the bat. The ball travels to deep backward square leg and batters cross for a run.

Slower and on a shorter length, Ayush Badoni places it off the back foot towards long on. Badoni wants to come back for the second run but gets sent back by Krishnappa Gowtham.

Length delivery, outside off, Krishnappa Gowtham whips it to the right of long on. A fumble there by Ben Stokes allows the batter to collect an extra run.

DROPPED! Goes wide does Deepak Chahar and on a length, Krishnappa Gowtham stays put and swings his bat at it. Gets it from the toe end of the bat and skies this one to short third man. Shivam Dube there runs backwards and settles under the ball but does not hang on.

On a good length, outside off, Krishnappa Gowtham punches it on the up and wide of deep point for a brace.

SIX! Bowls it full on middle and leg, Krishnappa Gowtham nonchalantly flicks it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

WIDE! Full again and well wide outside off, Krishnappa Gowtham shoulders arms. Wided.

WIDE! Errs in the line again and bowls it way outside off. Krishnappa Gowtham lets it go and the umpire extends his arms.

WIDE! Tries to go full but sprays it wide outside off, Krishnappa Gowtham lets it pass and the umpire signals a wide.

Short again and outside off, Krishnappa Gowtham slaps it wide of extra cover and collects a couple of runs.

Into the wicket and outside off, Ayush Badoni cuts it to deep cover for a single.

Krishnappa Gowtham is the new batter out in the middle. Deepak Chahar is into the attack for his last over.

OUT! CAUGHT! Tushar Deshpande has redeemed himself and how! Bowls it full and near the tramline on the off side, Nicholas Pooran shuffles and tries to go down the ground. Gets underneath the delivery but hits it flat and straight. Ben Stokes at long off runs forward initially but recovers well. Backtracks and completes the catch. Tushar Deshpande is delighted and so are the Chennai fans.

Quicker this time and back of a length at the batter, Ayush Badoni works it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Excellent placement again! Shortish delivery, outside off, Ayush Badoni taps it well in front of deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs more.

Back of a length and at the pads, Ayush Badoni allows the ball to come to him and places it gently in front of deep square leg. Comes back for the second run and completes it with ease.

Full again and near the tramline on the off side, Nicholas Pooran carves it to deep backward point for a run.

Starts with a full delivery, outside off, Nicholas Pooran moves to the off side and scoops it along the ground to short fine leg.

Fires this one full and into the pads. Nicholas Pooran clips this towards deep backward square leg for a single and will keep strike.

SIX! What an extraordinary shot this is and Nicholas Pooran has deposited the ball onto the roof! Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and into the stumps. Nicholas Pooran adopts the switch hit and smashes this over deep point for a huge hit!

Ravindra Jadeja bowls this quick and into the stumps. Nicholas Pooran looks to swing across the line and gets an inside edge onto the pads.

SIX! Nicholas Pooran connects this one and it is a flat six! Ravindra Jadeja bowls this full and outside the off stump. Nicholas Pooran creams this flat towards the deep cover boundary for a maximum.

Fires this one full and outside the off stump. Nicholas Pooran swings hard and misses.

Ravindra Jadeja floats this one full and outside the off stump. Ayush Badoni dabs this towards cover-point and sets off for a single.

Strategic break! Lucknow have lost half their side but they are still very much in the game. The onus will largely rest on the experienced shoulders of Nicholas Pooran to see them through from hereon. For Chennai, Moeen Ali has been the star of the show but has completed his full quota of four overs. As a result, MS Dhoni now has to go to the rest of his bowlers who have taken a beating. An exciting final phase of the game is coming up with Lucknow needing 82 runs from 36 balls. Chennai now bring Ravindra Jadeja into the attack.

Bowls this one slightly short and outside the off stump. Ayush Badoni eases this down to long on for a single to keep strike.

Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Nicholas Pooran gets well forward and taps this towards cover for a run.

Tosses this one full and into the stumps. Ayush Badoni flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

WIDE! Gets sharp turn as this one shoots off the surface and goes down leg side. MS Dhoni collects the ball well and the umpire calls this wide.

Moeen Ali flights this one full and into the stumps. Ayush Badoni flicks this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Lucknow's Impact Player Ayush Badoni comes out to bat.

OUT! TIMBER! Moeen Ali has his fourth wicket and he is doing massive damage to Lucknow's chances of winning this game! He bowls this one a shortish length and fires this into the stumps. Marcus Stoinis looks to make room and cut this away but misses and his leg stump is pegged back. Lucknow have lost half their side now and Chennai are taking complete control of this game.

Moeen Ali bowls this short and outside the off stump. Marcus Stoinis pulls this towards deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs.

Loopy delivery bowled full and on an off-stump line. Nicholas Pooran blocks this watchfully into the off side. End of an outstanding spell from Mitchell Santner as he concedes just 21 runs in his four overs with one wicket.

Another short ball bowled outside the off, Marcus Stoinis pulls this towards long on and collects a single.

Bowls this wider outside the off pole on a shortish length. Marcus Stoinis is unable to put this away and finds the cover fielder once again.

This is short and outside the off stump. Marcus Stoinis mistimes his shot towards the cover fielder.

Mitchell Santner sees Nicholas Pooran charge down the wicket and bowls this short and outside off. Nicholas Pooran pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.

Mitchell Santner tosses this one full and wide outside the off stump. Marcus Stoinis powers this down to long off for one.

Bowls this back of a length and into the batter. Nicholas Pooran looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the body. A dot ball to end the over but 15 runs have come from it.

FOUR! Nicholas Pooran is taking a liking to the pace on offer! Rajvardhan Hangargekar goes full once again and outside the off pole. Nicholas Pooran lofts this over the infield and finds the deep cover fence for four more runs.

FOUR! That is beautiful timing from Nicholas Pooran! Rajvardhan Hangargekar bowls this full and outside the off stump. Nicholas Pooran carves this towards deep point for four runs.

SIX! Nicholas Pooran goes towards the shorter side and gets plenty of bat on the ball! Rajvardhan Hangargekar bowls this on a fuller length and into the stumps. Nicholas Pooran flicks this over deep mid-wicket and collects six runs.

Comes 'round the wicket to the left-hander and bowls this on a good length, outside off. Nicholas Pooran dabs this towards backward point.

Rajvardhan Hangargekar bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Marcus Stoinis punches this to deep cover-point for a single.

Goes full and outside the off pole. Marcus Stoinis drives this to deep cover for another one. Just five singles in the over.

Bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Nicholas Pooran clips this towards square leg for a single.

Slightly short once again and outside the off stump. Marcus Stoinis strokes this to deep cover for another run.

Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Nicholas Pooran dabs this towards short third man for a run to get off the mark.

Bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Marcus Stoinis punches this towards deep cover for a single.

Mitchell Santner floats this one full and into the stumps. Marcus Stoinis knocks this towards cover.

Nicholas Pooran is the new batter out in the middle.

OUT! CAUGHT! Another one bites the dust! Moeen Ali gives the ball air and bowls it full on off and middle, Krunal Pandya is tempted by the flight and advances down the track. Lofts it but does not get a proper connection. Hits it flat and straight to Ravindra Jadeja at long on who takes it in front of his face.

Fuller and around off, Krunal Pandya presses forward and drives it straight to cover.

Keeps it short at the stumps, Marcus Stoinis backs away and cuts it along the ground to deep point for one.

Short on middle from 'round the wicket, Krunal Pandya punches it down to long on for another single.

Short and turning in on leg, Marcus Stoinis tucks it to backward square leg for one.

SIX! SHOT! Moeen Ali floats this one, full around off, Marcus Stoinis gets on the front foot and smokes it over long on for a biggie.

Strategic break! Lucknow got off to the perfect start courtesy of a quick-fire half-century by Kyle Mayers but three quick wickets have put them on the back foot once again. The Chennai spinners have helped Chennai maintain decorum and will look to continue applying the pressure.

Short again and on off, Marcus Stoinis punches it to deep point. Retains the strike with a single.

Short and quicker around off, Marcus Stoinis cuts it wide of deep point and collects a couple of runs more.

Leg bye! Darted in short and at the batter, Krunal Pandya misses the flick and gets rapped on the thigh pad. The ball lobs in front of short fine leg and batters take a leg bye.

SIX! Just over! Santner tosses this one up, full on middle, Krunal Pandya shimmies down the track and takes on the long on fielder. Ruturaj Gaikwad leaps but the ball goes just over his head for a maximum.

Floated, full on middle, Marcus Stoinis gets forward and drives it to long off for a run.

Flighted, full on off, Krunal Pandya goes for the drive but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls to square leg for one.

Keeps it short and flat on off, Krunal Pandya goes on the back foot and punches it down to long on for a single.

Short again and on off, Krunal Pandya uses his feet but can only work it to cover.

Short and flatter on off, Krunal Pandya punches it straight to cover for a dot.

Short and around off, Marcus Stoinis reverse paddles it to short third man. Opens his account with a single.

Marcus Stoinis make his way out to the middle.

OUT! CAUGHT! KL Rahul falls now and Moeen Ali has another wicket! Floated, full and just outside off by Moeen Ali, KL Rahul gets down to slog sweep. Gets it nowhere from the middle of the bat and the ball goes only as far as deep mid-wicket. Ruturaj Gaikwad runs to his right and gets into a good position. He does the rest and Lucknow are now 3 wickets down in no time.

Short and at the stumps, KL Rahul advances and defends it back to the bowler.

Krunal Pandya is the new batter out in the middle.

OUT! CAUGHT! Mitchell Santner gets into the act now for Chennai! Tossed up, full at the stumps, Deepak Hooda gets down on one knee and goes for a slog sweep. Ends up hitting it flat and towards the fielder at long on. Ben Stokes stationed there leaps and balances himself nicely near the boundary line. Takes a well-judged catch to send Deepak Hooda back into the hut.

Fired in full and on off, Deepak Hooda steps out and drives it along the ground to backward point. Ravindra Jadeja there makes a good diving stop.

Fuller and on off, KL Rahul drives it to deep cover for a run.

Short and quicker at the stumps, KL Rahul makes room to cut but under edges it on the bounce to the keeper.

Follows the batter and bowls it short at him, KL Rahul can only push this one back to the bowler.

Starts with a full delivery, on off, Deepak Hooda knocks it down to long off for a run.

Shortens his length and bowls it on middle and leg, Deepak Hooda uses his feet and clips it to deep mid-wicket for a run. At the end of the Powerplay, Lucknow have scored 80 runs for the loss of one wicket. This is Lucknow's highest Powerplay score ever.

Flatter and quicker around off, Deepak Hooda makes room to go through the off side but does not connect.

Floated, full on middle and leg, Deepak Hooda works this one to mid-wicket.

Deepak Hooda makes his way out to the middle at number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT! Moeen Ali comes into the attack and delivers big time for Chennai! Gives the ball air and bowls it on off, Kyle Mayers gets down and goes for a slog sweep. Times this one well but does not get the elevation to clear the mid-wicket fence. Holes out to Devon Conway at deep mid-wicket who makes no mistake. End of a fine knock by Kyle Mayers but he has done his job.

Flighted delivery, touch fuller on middle, KL Rahul makes room and pushes it to extra cover for a quick single.

FIVE RUNS! That is FIFTY for Kyle Mayers and what a start he has got Lucknow to! Moeen Ali floats this full and into the stumps. Kyle Mayers punches this to the left of cover and looks for the single. The fielder collects the ball and Ruturaj Gaikwad there has a shy at the non-striker's end but does not hit. There is no one to back up the throw and the ball races away towards the deep square-leg fence. Mayers brings up his fifty off just 21 balls and is looking in some touch here.

FOUR! KL Rahul joins the party after being a spectator on the non-striker's end for most of this inning! This is short as well and outside the off pole. KL Rahul gets across and pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.

This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers dabs this towards short third man and sets off for a single.

FOUR! Kyle Mayers does not time this well but still manages to find the gap! This is really short and wide outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers reaches for the ball and hits it towards deep cover-point for four more runs.

WIDE! Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers leaves this one alone as it is beyond the tram line and the umpire calls this wide.

FOUR! Kyle Mayers is going along his merry way here! Deepak Chahar comes 'round the wicket and bangs this in short, outside off. Kyle Mayers pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.

Back of a length once again and outside the off stump. KL Rahul knocks this to deep cover and collects a single.

Deepak Chahar bowls this on a shortish length and outside the off stump. KL Rahul punches this towards deep point and picks up a couple of runs.

Bowls this full and outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers hits this to the right of mid on and does not take the single. Dot ball to end a long over with 18 runs coming off it.

SIX! Kyle Mayers clears the ropes this time! Tushar Deshpande bowls this short and wide outside the off pole. Kyle Mayers gets across the stumps and slaps this over long on for a maximum.

WIDE! A low full toss wide outside the off stump. The umpire calls wide once again and MS Dhoni does not look too happy.

FOUR! Kyle Mayers finally gets one away! A low full toss this time just outside off. Kyle Mayers swings hard and the ball just manages to clear the fielder and go towards long off for four runs.

WIDE! Sprays this one full and well outside the off stump. The umpire says it is wide once again and this is a really long over from the Impact Player.

NO BALL! Bowls this full and outside the off pole. Kyle Mayers hits this straight to the cover fielder. However, he has overstepped once again and this is called No Ball. Yet another Free Hit.

WIDE! Goes really full and well beyond the tram line. Kyle Mayers leaves this alone and the umpire indicates that it is wide. Free Hit remains.

NO BALL! Bowls this on a yorker length and wide outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers is unable to dig this out. He oversteps though and this is called a no ball. Free Hit coming up...

Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers thumps this towards deep cover and good work from Mitchell Santner in the deep keeps them down to two runs.

Bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. KL Rahul slaps this hard towards backward point and a misfield allows him to take a single.

Tushar Deshpande bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. The ball shapes away and beats KL Rahul's bat as he looks to stroke the ball away.

Goes full once again and outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers drives and finds the cover-point fielder this time.

FOUR! The third boundary in the over from Kyle Mayers! Deepak Chahar bowls a low full toss outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers strokes this past the fielder towards deep cover for four more runs.

FOUR! More aggression from Kyle Mayers! Deepak Chahar bowls this short and outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs.

WIDE! Bowls this short a way outside the off pole. Kyle Mayers looks to reach for it but misses and the umpire calls this wide.

Takes pace off this time and bowls this full, outside off. Kyle Mayers feels for this one and gets beaten.

FOUR! Kyle Mayers continues his onslaught! Bowls this back of a length and wide outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers punches this into the gap towards deep cover-point for four runs.

Deepak Chahar bowls this on a good length and on a leg stump line. Kyle Mayers is early into the shot and mistimes the ball into the air towards mid on.

Comes 'round the wicket now and bowls this on a good length, into the batter. Kyle Mayers dabs this wide of mid on and takes a run.

SIX! This is even better from Kyle Mayers! Ben Stokes goes full and outside the off stump. Kyle Mayers pounds this over the long off boundary this time for a maximum!

FOUR! Make that two in a row! Ben Stokes goes a touch fuller and just outside the off pole. Kyle Mayers thumps this straight towards long off for four runs.

FOUR! Kyle Mayers opens his account in a commanding fashion! This is bowled on a length but offers width outside off. Kyle Mayers punches this over the in-field and collects four runs.

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. KL Rahul dabs this to the right of point and sets off for a single.

Ben Stokes starts with a fullish delivery and strays onto the pads. KL Rahul flicks this down to backward square leg for a couple of runs.

It will be Ben Stokes to bowl from the other end.

Delivers this one back of a length and on the leg-stump line. Kyle Mayers gets squared up but manages to dab the ball back down the pitch to the bowler's right. 7 runs from the first over.

Bowls this full and outside the off stump. KL Rahul strokes this to the man at deep cover-point for a single.

FOUR! The first boundary for Lucknow and KL Rahul is up and running! Deepak Chahar bowls this short and in line with the stumps. KL Rahul pulls this towards deep square leg and collects four runs.

Goes full this time and wide outside the off stump. KL Rahul reaches for this and hits this high into the air towards deep cover. The ball lands on the turf and slows down as the batters take a couple of runs.

Bowls this one a fraction short as well and outside the off pole. KL Rahul gets behind the line and dabs this towards cover.

Deepak Chahar starts with a back-of-a-length delivery bowled outside the off stump. KL Rahul pushes this towards the fielder at cover-point.

Delivers this one on a good length and just outside the off pole. Ambati Rayudu goes hard and the ball and miscues it towards deep square leg for a single. Chennai have put up a formidable target on the board and will be confident of defending this.

Bowls this full and outside the off stump. Mitchell Santner pushes this down to long off to take a single and get off the mark.

Mitchell Santner walks into bat.

OUT! CAUGHT! MS Dhoni's entertaining cameo comes to an end! Mark Wood bowls short again and outside the off stump! MS Dhoni reaches for it and looks to clear the deep point fence. Does not get the best connection this time and the ball goes high into the air. Ravi Bishnoi judges the ball in the air well and gets low to take the catch safely. Chennai lose their 7th wicket now but they will know they have a massive total on the board.

SIX! Back-to-back boundaries! This has been dispatched to the third tier! This is bowled short once again and at the batter. MS Dhoni pulls this over deep square leg for six more runs! This is what the crowd has come to witness! Vintage stuff! 5000 runs in the Indian T20 League for MSD!

SIX! MS Dhoni gets off the mark in MS Dhoni fashion and the crowd erupts! This is bowled short and outside the off stump. MS Dhoni wields his blade and slices the ball over deep backward point for six runs.

Chennai skipper MS Dhoni walks out to bat to a huge roar from the crowd.

OUT! CAUGHT! You just cannot keep Mark Wood out of the wickets! This is banged in short and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja looks to pull this away but hit this high into the night sky without much distance. Ravi Bishnoi comes in from the ropes at deep mid-wicket and settles under the ball to take a well-judged catch. Ravindra Jadeja struggled at the wicket and has to depart as Chennai lose their sixth wicket.

It will be Mark Wood to bowl the final over. Lucknow have brought on Ayush Badoni as the Impact Player in place of Avesh Khan.

Short ball to end the over, angled into the batter from 'round the wicket. Ravindra Jadeja pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and takes one to retain strike in the last over.

Goes full and outside the off pole. Ambati Rayudu drives this firmly towards deep cover-point for a single.

FOUR! Just about manages to clear the fielder! This is slower delivery bowled back of a length and outside the off stump. Ambati Rayudu helps the ball over the short third man fielder for four runs.

Goes full and into the stumps from outside off. Ravindra Jadeja bunts this down to long on for another single.

Bowls this one on a good length and outside the off pole. Ambati Rayudu heaves this towards deep square leg for a run.

Yash Thakur bowls this full and outside the off stump. Ravindra Jadeja pushes this towards cover and takes one.

A well-directed bouncer bowled at the batter. Ravindra Jadeja looks to pull and misses. The ball goes off his helmet towards third man for a leg bye.

Nails this yorker this time into the stumps. Ambati Rayudu flicks this down to backward square leg and collects one.

SIX! Stunning shot from Ambati Rayudu as he charges one of the fastest bowlers in the world! Mark Wood bowls this full and just outside the off pole. Ambati Rayudu shimmies down the wicket and thumps this straight back down the ground for six runs.

Mark Wood bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick this leg side but misses. The ball balloons on the pads into the off side and takes a leg bye.

Short once again and angled into the batter. Ambati Rayudu looks to pull once again but mistimes it towards backward square leg for one.

SIX! Ambati Rayudu has connected beautifully here! Mark Wood bowls this back of a length and into the body. Ambati Rayudu whips this over deep backward square leg and collects six runs.

Ravindra Jadeja walks out to the middle.

OUT! CAUGHT! Avesh Khan has been really expensive today but still manages to get the crucial wicket of Ben Stokes! This is bowled full and just outside the off pole. Ben Stokes looks to heave this into the leg side with all his might but toe-ends this into the air on the off side. Yash Thakur at backward point settles under the ball and takes a really easy catch. Chennai have now lost half their side and Lucknow are getting some control back in their favor.

FOUR! Ben Stokes gets this over the infield and finds the boundary! Avesh Khan bowls this full and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes lofts this towards deep cover for four runs.

Nails the yorker this time on an off stump line. Ambati Rayudu digs this out towards long on for another single.

Goes full this time and just outside the off pole. Ben Stokes backs away and drills this towards deep cover-point for a run.

Bowls this one short as well and in line with the stumps. Ambati Rayudu gets inside the line of the ball and pulls this towards deep backward square leg for one.

Avesh Khan bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Ben Stokes pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and collects a single.

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off. Ambati Rayudu charges down the wicket and thumps this back to the bowler. End of a wonderful spell by Ravi Bishnoi!

FOUR! Ambati Rayudu finally gets one away and opens his account. Ravi Bishnoi tosses this one full and just outside the off pole. Ambati Rayudu gets down on one knee and sweeps this towards deep backward square leg for four runs.

Bowls this one slightly short and outside the off stump. Ambati Rayudu cuts this straight to point.

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Ambati Rayudu looks to slog sweep this away but misses.

Strategic break! Lucknow are pulling things back a bit by chipping with wickets at regular intervals. Ever since he has come on, Ravi Bishnoi has kept things quiet at his end and has been rewarded with 3 wickets. On the other hand, Chennai have lost Moeen Ali at the wrong time but still have plenty of batting left in the shed. Ambati Rayudu now joins Ben Stokes out in the middle.

OUT! STUMPED! Ravi Bishnoi has his third wicket and he is helping keep Lucknow in this game! This is googly, flighted full and outside the off stump. Moeen Ali charges down the wicket and looks to go hard at the ball. Gets beaten on the outside edge and Nicholas Pooran collects the ball behind the stumps. Moeen Ali is stranded well down the pitch and the wicket-keeper takes his time before whipping the bails off. The batter does not even make an attempt to get back and Chennai lose their fourth wicket.

Bowls this short and wide outside the off stump. Ben Stokes cuts this towards deep cover-point for a single.

WIDE! Fired in full but down the leg side, Ben Stokes goes for the sweep but misses and the umpire signals a wide.

FOUR! Three boundaries to end the over! Fullish delivery, outside off, Moeen Ali opens the bat face and slices it wide of short third man for a boundary. Another expensive over by Avesh Khan, 14 runs came off it.

FOUR! Pure timing! On a good length, outside of, Moeen Ali lets his hands flow and drives it on the up. Gets it wide of long off for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Slower this time and on a length outside off, Moeen Ali frees his arms and thrashes it wide of deep cover. Ravi Bishnoi sprints and puts in a dive but in vain.

Shortish delivery at the batter, Ben Stokes nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Keeps it on a hard length and outside off, Ben Stokes steps out and finds cover with a punch.

Back of a length and angling across on off, Moeen Ali punches it off the back foot to cover for a run.

Another googly, short on off, Ben Stokes goes back and works it to backward point.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Ravi Bishnoi is pumped as he has the last laugh! Gives this one air and bowls a googly, on middle and leg, Shivam Dube goes for a swipe across the line and pays the price. The ball catches the outside edge of his bat and balloons to short third man. Mark Wood there makes no mistake and Ravi Bishnoi has his second wicket. Ben Stokes walks out to the middle now.

Googly, fraction short and on off, Shivam Dube clears his front leg and goes for a heave but connects with thin air.

SIX! Consecutive sixes for Shivam Dube! Bowls it full and on middle and leg, Shivam Dube gets it into a good position and powers the ball over long on for yet another maximum.

SIX! Short and dispatched! Ravi Bishnoi bowls it short and outside off, the ball sits up nicely for the batter. Shivam Dube pulls and deposits it into the stands towards the long on region.

Googly, full on off, Moeen Ali gets forward to defend but gets it from the outer part of the bat. The ball rolls to short third man for a single.

FOUR! Pace on this time and short as well, outside off, Shivam Dube stands tall and pulls it hard and to the left of long on for a boundary.

SIX! As flat as it can get! Bowls a cutter, on a fuller length at the stumps, Shivam Dube does not miss out as he smacks it back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

Good bumper! Banged in short and on off by Yash Thakur, Shivam Dube shapes to pull but does not go through with the shot.

Goes short this time and on off, Shivam Dube goes for the pull but misses. The ball sneaks past the under edge of his bat.

Bowls it slower and on a length, Moeen Ali waits for it and punches it to deep cover for a single.

Back of a length, just outside off, Shivam Dube makes room and pushes it wide of mid off for a run.

Fired in full and at the pads, Moeen Ali misses the clip and wears it on the front pad. Another tidy over by Ravi Bishnoi.

Bowls it full and on middle and leg, Moeen Ali presses forward and places it wide of long on for a couple of runs more.

Short and turning away on off, Shivam Dube lofts it back over the bowler's head for a run.

Flatter on leg, Moeen Ali nudges it to the vacant mid-wicket region for a single.

Beauty! Googly, fraction short and on off, Moeen Ali plays for the leg break and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Floated, full on leg, Shivam Dube goes for a heave but gets an inside edge. The ball travels quickly to Avesh Khan at short fine leg. He recovers well and hurls a good throw at the striker's end. Nicholas Pooran takes the bails off but the replays show that Moeen Ali has made his ground.

On a length on off, Moeen Ali keeps it out on the off side.

Goes short again and on middle, Shivam Dube fends this one off the back foot to third man for a run.

Banged in short and around off, Shivam Dube watchfully lets the ball go through to the keeper.

Back of a length on off, Moeen Ali hangs to back to push it on the off side but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls to short fine leg for a single.

Who will walk out now?

OUT! CAUGHT! This is a stunning catch by Krunal Pandya! Wood bends his back and bangs it in short from 'round the wicket. The ball climbs and cramps the batter for room. Devon Conway pulls but skies this one high in the air towards deep square leg. Krunal Pandya runs across to his right and puts in a full-length dive. Completes the catch inches off the ground. Devon Conway departs 3 runs short of a half-century.

FOUR! Slower and into the wicket on off, Devon Conway picks the change of pace and pulls it back past the bowler. The fast outfield does the rest and collects a boundary.

Bowls this short and outside the off stump. Devon Conway pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and they run well to complete a couple of runs. The throw comes to the keeper's end who does not collect it cleanly and they take another run to complete three. Still an outstanding over from Ravi Bishnoi as just four uns come from it and a wicket.

This is full and outside the off stump. Devon Conway strokes this straight to cover.

Slightly short this time and outside off. Shivam Dube pushes this towards backward point and gets off the mark with a run.

Floats this one full and outside the off stump. Shivam Dube strokes this straight to Kyle Mayers at covers.

Bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Shivam Dube punches this towards cover and the ball is stopped well by the fielder.

Shivam Dube walks in at number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT! Ravi Bishnoi comes into the attack and finally gets the breakthrough for Lucknow! The 110-run opening partnership comes to an end and Ruturaj Gaikwad departs after a well-made half-century! Ravi Bishnoi flights this one full and outside the off stump. Ruturaj Gaikwad looks to continue being aggressive and tries to heave across the line against the spin. The ball takes an outside edge and floats over the short third-man fielder. Mark Wood backtracks and takes a fine catch over his head. Lucknow have drawn first blood and will hope to get some control in this game.

Ravi Bishnoi comes into the attack.

Shortish length once again and angling down leg. Ruturaj Gaikwad pulls this firmly towards deep backward square leg for one and will retain strike.

Bowls this one back of a length, takes pace off and angles this into the batter. Devon Conway looks to pull this away but misses and the ball goes towards backward point off his body. They steal a leg bye.

On a good length this time and at the stumps. Ruturaj Gaikwad makes room to the leg side and slaps this towards deep cover-point for another run.

Angles this into the stumps on a good length from 'round the wicket. Devon Conway dabs this towards backward point and sets off for a quick single.

This is short as well and outside the off stump. Ruturaj Gaikwad slaps this towards deep point and collects a single.

FOUR! A bit of luck going Chennai's way but it all counts! Yash Thakur bangs this in short and outside the off sump. Ruturaj Gaikwad charges down the wicket and looks to pull this away but decides to pull out at the last moment. The ball takes the top edge and flies just over the short fine leg fielder for four runs.

SIX 100 comes up for Chennai in the 8th over! What outstanding hitting this has been by the openers! Krunal Pandya flights this one full and outside the off stump. Devon Conway swings his blade once again and clears deep mid-wicket for six more runs.

Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Devon Conway dabs this back towards the bowler.

SIX! STAND AND DELIVER! Krunal Pandya goes full and just outside the off stump. Devon Conway clears his front foot out of the way and thumps this over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Fires this one straight with the arm on a fuller length. Ruturaj Gaikwad looks to work this leg side but misses. The ball goes off the pads into the off side and they take a leg bye.

Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Devon Conway shimmies down the ground and thumps this to long off for one.

Back-to-back fifties for Ruturaj Gaikwad and he continues his good form in the competition! Krunal Pandya floats this full and in line with the stumps. Ruturaj Gaikwad eases this down to long on for a single to bring up his landmark.

Goes really full and just outside the off pole. Ruturaj Gaikwad drills this down the ground towards long on and they take a single. Still a good over from Yash Thakur as just 7 runs come from it.

No Ball! This is on a good length and angled into the stumps. Devon Conway flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single to end the over. Wait a moment! He has over-stepped and it will be a no-ball. Free Hit coming up....

Goes back to bowling short and outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad pulls this towards deep mid-wicket and collects one.

Slow cutter bowled on a good length this time and outside the off pole. Ruturaj Gaikwad shuffles forward and looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge to the right of the bowler.

Bangs this in short and into the batter. Devon Conway mistimes his pull towards square leg and crosses across for a run.

Bowls this one back of a length and outside the off stump. Ruturaj Gaikwad pulls this towards wide long on and collects a single.

Yash Thakur begin with a full delivery angled into the stumps from 'round the wicket. Devon Conway clips this towards long on and takes a single.

Strategic break! Chennai are off to a flier here in front of their home crowd. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been the aggressor of the two batters, with Devon Conway now starting to find his feet as well. KL Rahul has tried both pace and spin but his bowlers have not found any success. They will look to assess their plans during this break and start afresh in the next phase of the game. Lucknow now bring the debutant Yash Thakur into the attack.

Goes fuller and outside the off stump. Ruturaj Gaikwad knocks this straight to the mid off fielder. Chennai are 79 for no loss after the Powerplay and could not have asked for a better start!

SIX! This is just getting better and better for Chennai and their fans! This is bowled on a length and straying onto the pads. Ruturaj Gaikwad flicks this with ease over deep backward square leg for six runs. This is the highest Powerplay score Chennai have achieved in the Indian T20 League with their previous best of 75 erased in quick time.

Goes 'round the wicket now and serves this full just outside the off stump. Devon Conway dabs this into the off side with soft hands and sets off for a single.

FOUR! That is a cracking shot! Mark Wood continues to bowl short and outside off. This one sits up nicely and Devon Conway whips this on the back foot towards deep square leg for four more runs.

FOUR BYES! Bangs this in short and just outside the off stump. Devon Conway looks to pull this but the ball goes over his head and past the keeper for four byes.

FOUR! Mark Wood is welcomed with a boundary as well! This is on a fullish length and outside the off stump. Devon Conway hits this on the up into the gap towards deep cover for four runs.

Mark Wood is introduced into the attack.

SIX! This is even better! Krishnappa Gowtham floats it, around off, Ruturaj Gaikwad steps out of the crease and goes inside out. Hits it wide of long off for the third maximum of the over. An expensive first over by Krishnappa Gowtham.

Short and on off, Ruturaj Gaikwad lofts it back over the bowler's head. Deepak Hooda from long on runs to his left and flicks the ball in before reaching the ropes. Saves a couple of runs for his side.

SIX! SHOT! Flatter and outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad allows the ball to turn and thumps it over long off for yet another maximum.

Switches to over the wicket and bowls it short on off, a hint of extra bounce, Ruturaj Gaikwad keeps it out on the off side.

SIX! Cracking shot! Gowtham bowls it short and at the stumps, Ruturaj Gaikwad goes on the back foot in a flash and flat bats it. Clears the straight fence for a maximum.

Begins his spell with a flighted delivery, full and outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad drives it straight to extra cover.

Angled in on a short length, Ruturaj Gaikwad nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

FOUR! Darted in short and on middle and leg, Ruturaj Gaikwad picks the length early and pulls it in the air but wide of mid on for a boundary.

Keeps it short and on off, Ruturaj Gaikwad hangs back and punches it straight to extra cover.

Short again and on middle, Devon Conway pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Short and flatter on off, Devon Conway shapes to pull but does not time it well. Mishits it to mid on for a dot.

Starts with a short delivery around off, Ruturaj Gaikwad punches it to extra cover. A half stop there by Marcus Stoinis allows the batters to cross for a single.

Slower and back of a length on leg, Ruturaj Gaikwad tucks it to deep square leg and keeps the strike with a single. Another good over for Chennai, 10 runs came off it.

Keeps it full and on off, Devon Conway drives it to the left of Yash Thakur at mid off and sets off for a quick single.

Fuller and outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad works it to mid on and gets to the other end.

Good running! On a length on middle and leg, Ruturaj Gaikwad brings his wrists into play and flicks it towards deep backward square leg. Comes back for the second run and completes it with ease.

FOUR! Mayers bowls a fullish delivery outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad frees his arms and drives it through point for a boundary.

Lands it on a good length on off, a hint of away movement, Devon Conway taps it in front of point and takes a single.

Fuller this time and around off, Devon Conway pushes it to mid off and scampers across for a quick single. Prerak Mankad has a shy at the non-striker's end but does not hit. 17 runs from the over and a good start for Chennai.

Back of a length and going away, outside off, Devon Conway goes for the cut but does not connect as the ball keeps low. The ball drops in front of Nicholas Pooran behind the wicket.

FOUR! Classy! Switches to 'round the wicket and serves it full and outside off, Devon Conway leans into the drive and drives it through cover for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Carved away! On a length and angling across outside off, Devon Conway gets the width he needs and carves it through point for a boundary.

Full and around off, Devon Conway presents a straight bat and drives it firmly to mid off for a dot.

Avesh Khan bowls it full and at the pads, Ruturaj Gaikwad clips it through mid-wicket. The batters run two but Prerak Mankad there fumbles and concedes an extra run. The umpire initially calls for a no-ball as he reckons the bowler has overstepped. The third umpire has a look and informs the on-field umpire that it is a fair delivery and the Free Hit is rescinded.

FIVE WIDES! Avesh Khan starts with a loosener, sprays it full but down the leg side, Nicholas Pooran behind the wicket cannot get on the end of it and the ball races away to the fence. KL Rahul thinks the ball has gone off the pads of Ruturaj Gaikwad and goes for the review.  The UltraEdge shows no spike as the ball is next to the pad and the on-field decision will stand.

Avesh Khan will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Fullish delivery, just outside off, Ruturaj Gaikwad goes for the drive but gets an inside edge. The ball rolls to short fine leg and the batters cross.

Goes full again and on off, Devon Conway pushes it to mid off and calls Ruturaj Gaikwad for a single. Yash Thakur there hits at the non-striker's end but Conway was safely in.

Fuller and around off, Ruturaj Gaikwad presses forward to work it to cover but gets it from the inner part of the bat to long on.

On a good length on off, Devon Conway dabs it to backward point and opens his account with a single.

Back of a length and angling across outside off, Devon Conway stays back to cut but misses. The ball dies down on its way to the keeper.

WIDE! Goes searching for swing but bowls it too wide, outside off, Devon Conway lets it pass and the umpire signals a wide.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Chennai are underway! Mayers starts with a full delivery, shaping in on off, Ruturaj Gaikwad gets forward and pushes it wide of mid off for a single.

The umpires make their way out to the middle with the match ball. The Lucknow players are in a huddle at the boundary line before they disperse and take their respective fielding positions. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway stride out to the center to open the innings for Chennai. Kyle Mayers has the new ball in his hand and will begin proceedings. A slight delay with a stray dog running around the field and the ground staff working very hard to get him off. Now we are all set for the game to start. Let's play...

Ben Stokes is in for a flash interview. He starts by saying that he expects a good atmosphere here and is looking forward to getting going. Mentions that it is important to accept the role given in the new franchise and perform well with the given responsibility. On bowling, he says that everything is coming on nicely and he might bowl in this game. States that is great to be back with Stephen Fleming. Ends by saying that he has not played many games here but expects spin to come into play.

MS Dhoni the captain of Chennai says that it has been a long time since they played at home. Adds that even though this competition is on for long, there haven’t been too many games played at this venue. Informs that they are unchanged. Mentions that the first six overs are important and at various phases, they need to re-evaluate the total and see what we can put on the board.

KL Rahul the skipper of Lucknow says that they will bowl first and adds that they just want to have a target in front. Shares that it was a good performance in the last game against Delhi. Informs that Jaydev Unadkat makes way for Yash Thakur. Reckons that it will be important to assess the conditions and bowl at the right lengths. Ends by saying that will look for early wickets and feels that there might be dew later on in the game.

Impact Players for Lucknow - Jaydev Unadkat, Daniel Sams, Prerak Mankad, Amit Mishra, Ayush Badoni.

Lucknow (Playing XI) - KL Rahul (C), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mark Wood, Yash Thakur (In place of Jaydev Unadkat), Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.

Impact Players for Chennai - Tushar Deshpande, Dwaine Pretorius, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Ajinkya Rahane.

Chennai (Unchanged Playing XI) - Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Shivam Dube, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.

TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Lucknow. They have elected to BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT - Danny Morrison is near the deck. He starts by informing that straight boundaries are a bit longer than square boundaries. States that the winning score could be around 165 and adds that chasing could be challenging here but not too much since it's a night game.  Feels that spin might play a major role here but if batters target the short boundaries, there are enough runs to be had. 

On the other hand, Lucknow registered a convincing win in their opening game against Delhi. Kyle Mayers was the star with the bat while other batters batted around him to post a daunting total. Mark Wood stood out in the bowling department with a five-wicket haul with support from Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi. Will Lucknow make it two wins out of two? Or will Chennai mark their return home with a win? Let’s find out. Toss and team news coming up shortly...

Chennai come into this game on the back of a narrow defeat in their opening encounter against Gujarat. Ruturaj Gaikwad played a lone hand and he will require support from the likes of Devon Conway, Ben Stokes and Ambati Rayudu. With the ball, the pace duo of Deepak Chahar and Rajvardhan Hangargekar will hold the key, with the spin trio of Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali to follow.

Hello and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to our coverage of match 6 of the Indian T20 League, 2023, which sees Chennai host Lucknow at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. It promises to be an entertaining affair as Chennai play at home for the first time since 2019.

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