Lucknow, May 15 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) need just a win to put themselves in the playoffs contention officially, as they take on wooden spoon-holding Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium on Friday.

CSK has made a remarkable comeback after starting the season with a hat-trick of losses, since then winning six and losing just two. Different players have put up their hands to perform for the Men in Yellow, and after initial hopelessness, CSK find themselves standing extremely confident, alive and kicking, despite legend MS Dhoni's absence.

Here are some talking points ahead of the match:

*Akeal Hosein's match-up with Mitchell Marsh

Marsh struck a sensational century against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB...