CSK vs LSG: “MS Knows What He’s Doing, That’s Best Thing About Bowling Under Him”, says Moeen Ali After His Match-Turning Spell

CSK vs LSG: Chennai Super Kings announced their comeback at their home ground in a grand fashion. The four-time champion played at Chepauk Stadium after a gap of three years. They faced the Lucknow Super Giants in their second game of the season. It was a high-scoring game that ended in favor of CSK. LSG won the toss and decided to bowl first. But their decision backfired on them, as CSK openers added 110 runs off just 9.1 overs for the first wicket.

Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed a 25-ball fifty and made 57 off 31, including three fours and four sixes. Devon Conway also supported him well, with 47 off 29. Ambati Rayudu (27* off 14) and Shivam Dube (27 off 16) also played some quick cameos. CSK posted the highest total of the IPL 2023 until now. They made 217/7 in 20 overs.

CSK vs LSG: “MS Dhoni knows what he’s doing”- Moeen Ali praises CSK Skipper

LSG also had a rocking start. They reached 73 in just five overs. Following his rapid half-century in the first game, Kyle Mayers smashed CSK pacers to all parts. He made 53 off 22 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. But he fell to Moeen Ali. Notably, when Mayers was smashing CSK pacers, MS Dhoni introduced Moeen Ali to attack in the last over of the power play. He dismissed the left-handers on the third ball of his first over.

Then he followed it up with a wicket in each of his first three overs. Moeen took 4/26 in his four overs to help CSK register a 12-run win. As a result, he also won “Man of the Match.” After the game, the English all-rounder spoke about his performance in the game. He also credits MS Dhoni for his success.

Moeen said, “MS (Dhoni) knows what he’s doing. The great thing about bowling under MS is he knows when to bowl players. It’s (bowling) not easy. It was a tough one because obviously, they have big hitters. I tried to bowl like I do in Test cricket and just spin it as hard as I can. They have big hitters so you don’t want to get it up there.”

LSG fell short of the target and made 205/7. CSK has opened its account on the points table with this win. They will now lock horns with the Mumbai Indians in their next game on Saturday at the Wankhede Stadium.