Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 39 - Live Cricket Score

"In these competitions, there are plenty of better opening batters better than me so I’ll leave it to them. It’s not just go go go, there were some bowlers we wanted to target and some bowlers we wanted to be more cautious against. There was a phase where I wasn’t able to hit the boundaries so it was great Pooran could come in and take the pressure off. Lots of ebbs and flows, just tried to keep it in control. You’re planning and structuring, you're not liking certain bowlers and you’re liking others more. I do think T20 cricket is changing, the scores that have been scored, the impact player role and how teams are taking on the bowlers. I’ve got a great relationship with the coach, me not getting a contract, I knew that long ago. It’s great to let the kids come in and get an opportunity, I’m happy to let them take my spot. But on the playing front, I’d like to play and contribute," Stoinis said.

"Very special, especially when it is a game like that, Felt like we were way behind the game in the chase. Just to pull off a victory feels special. [Continuation from the previous win?] No, a fresh start. Different conditions. They got off to a good start and put pressure on the bowlers. I didn't think it was a 210 wicket. They batted really well. All credits to Stoinis. He was phenomenal to watch. It was not just power hitting, but was smart batting. [At No. 3] We wanted to be a lot more braver as a team. We had three games, a couple at home, and some away where we couldn't go past 170. We needed one power hitter in the top three. That was the thought process. [Being braver] I have also realised that T20 cricket has changed in the last couple of years. 170-180 does not always cut it. You have to go harder in the powerplay. The Impact player gives you depth and that gives you more freedom. I have not played T20 cricket in a long time. [Pooran up the order] There is no set plan. Apart from the openers everyone is set to go at any point. The last game, Pooran walked in at three. Hope I get the fielder of the award," Rahul said.

"Tough pill to swallow, but good game of cricket. LSG played really well in the back end. We had the game in control till 13-14 overs, but Stoinis played a great innings. (On dew) It played a part, there was a huge amount of dew and it took our spinners out of the game. We could have otherwise controlled the game better and taken it deeper. But these are parts of the game, can’t control it. Jaddu is batting at number 4 since we lost the second wicket within the powerplay. (On Dube’s entry point) Our thinking is clear that after the powerplay if there is a wicket, Shivam will come out to bat. We can’t force batters to get out after. To be honest, I thought our target wasn’t enough, it was just about par because of the dew we’ve seen during our practice sessions. But credit to the way LSG batted," Gaikwad said.

One-man army Marcus Stoinis destroyed Mustafizur Rahman in the final over to help LSG pick up an incredible victory. Looks like Fizz indeed has things to learn. Nevertheless, a memorable win for LSG, as they registered highest chase in IPL history at Chepauk. 

15 runs off Pathirana's final over. LSG are 194/4 and need 17 runs to win in the final over.

Much-needed six for LSG to finish the over. They are 179/4 after 18 overs. 32 runs needed to win in two overs.

Marcus Stoinis completed his half-century in 56 balls. He has been one-man army for LSG tonight. Can he get the job done?

Brilliant over from Pathirana. He conceded just six runs. CSK waste their first review on the final delivery of the over. LSG are 164/4

It was Pathirana who once again gave the breakthrough. Pooran departed for 34 runs off 15 deliveries. LSG are 158/4

It was exactly what Lucknow needed. 20 runs off the over as LSG are 157/3 after 16 overs.

End of the 15th over, LSG are 137/3. 74 runs are required to win in five overs.

Will CSK mind that? Nine runs off it as LSG are 124/3 after 14 overs.

Expensive over from Deshpande as LSG are 115/3 after 13 overs.

Shardul Thakur gave away 10 runs in the over as LSG are 98/2 after 12 overs.

Devdutt Padikkal departed for 13 runs off 19 deliveries. Pathirana picked up his first wicket of the night as LSG are 88/3 after 11 overs.