Chennai, May 10 -- Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will need spinner Akeal Hosein and opener Sanju Samson at their absolute best as they aim to continue their climb up the table against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

With five wins and losses in 10 matches, CSK are in sixth place, with the team's pulse still beating for the playoffs spot. LSG, the bottom dwellers with three wins and seven losses, would be aiming to play the party spoilers as the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side eye a playoff spot, with concerns around MS Dhoni's fitness.

-Akeal's match-up with Mitchell Marsh

As per Cricbuzz, Akeal (10 wickets in five matches at an average of 12.20 and an economy rate of 6.65 with a four-fer) has a dot-ball percentage of 64.8 in the ...