Chennai fix powerplay issues to halt IPL free-fall
- Chennai Super Kings secured their first win in IPL 2025 after defeating Lucknow Super Giants, ending a five-match losing streak.
- Chennai chased down 167 runs with key contributions from MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube, who formed an unbeaten partnership.
- Lucknow's Rishabh Pant was the top scorer with 63 runs, but the team fell short, managing only 166 runs in total.
- Chennai's batting unit improved after recent struggles, and they handed a debut to Shaik Rasheed, who scored 27 runs.
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Chennai fix powerplay issues to halt IPL free-fall
NEW DELHI :It took some inspired personnel changes but Chennai Super Kings finally managed to ace the powerplay overs both with bat and ball and end their five-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL).The five-time champions, who beat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets on Monday, are rooted to

IPL 2025: God makes it tough, says Dhoni after CSK end losing streak
Lucknow: Chennai Super Kings ended their five-game losing streak and like many times before it was captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, alongside Shivam Dube’s gritty knock, who produced a Player of the Match performance to seal the five-wicket victory. CSK currently sit at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table having won just their second game on the night. Dhoni acknowledged that things have been tough and hopes the win acts as a boost in confidenc…
MS Dhoni Slams One-Hand 6 In CSK's Win vs LSG. Internet Says, "Still The Greatest Finisher". Watch
MS Dhoni the finisher is back. The legendary Chennai Super Kings captain led from the front as Chennai Super Kings ended a five-match losing streak with a five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants

Chennai finally ends its longest IPL losing streak after beating high-flying Lucknow
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Chennai Super Kings ended their longest ever losing streak by ending the Lucknow Super Giants' three-match winning run in the Indian Premier League on Monday.
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