Match Details:
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Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, Match 26, IPL 2025
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Date & Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 3:30 PM (IST)
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Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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Broadcast & Streaming: JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar
Team Overviews
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG have had a solid start to their IPL 2025 campaign, winning three out of their five matches. The Rishabh Pant-led side has gained momentum with two consecutive victories, including a thrilling four-run win against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. The team boasts a strong batting lineup with in-form players and an experienced bowling attack.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Gujarat Titans have been dominant in IPL 2025, winning four of their first five games. After an opening defeat to Punjab Kings, they have bounced back with four consecutive wins. In their last match, they crushed Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, GT has a well-balanced squad with quality batters and a lethal bowling attack.
Head-to-Head Record
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Matches Played: 5
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LSG Wins: 1
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GT Wins: 4
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First-ever Meeting: March 28, 2022
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Most Recent Fixture: April 7, 2024
Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
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Mitchell Marsh
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Aiden Markram
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Nicholas Pooran
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Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
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Ayush Badoni
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David Miller
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Abdul Samad
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Digvesh Singh Rathi
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Shardul Thakur
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Avesh Khan
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Akash Deep
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Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans (GT)
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Sai Sudharsan
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Shubman Gill (C)
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Jos Buttler (WK)
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Shahrukh Khan
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Sherfane Rutherford
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Rahul Tewatia
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Rashid Khan
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Arshad Khan
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R Sai Kishore
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Mohammed Siraj
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Prasidh Krishna
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Impact Player: Kulwant Khejroliya
Pitch Report
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has hosted 16 IPL matches, with teams batting first winning eight times and chasing teams winning seven times. The average first-innings total is around 168, but the pitch has been more favorable for batting this season. The team winning the toss might opt to bowl first, considering the trend.
Key Players to Watch
Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
The West Indian wicketkeeper-batter has been in sensational form this season. Leading the Orange Cap race, Pooran has scored 288 runs in five innings at an impressive average of 72.00 and a blistering strike rate of 225. His match-winning knock of 87* off 36 balls against KKR showcased his destructive ability.
Mohammed Siraj (GT)
Gujarat’s pace spearhead has been outstanding, picking up 10 wickets in five games at an average of 15.40. His ability to strike early with the new ball will be crucial against LSG’s strong top order.
Match Predictions & Scenarios
Scenario 1: LSG Wins Toss & Bowls First
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Powerplay Score: 45-55
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GT Total: 180-200
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LSG Wins
Scenario 2: GT Wins Toss & Bowls First
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Powerplay Score: 50-60
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LSG Total: 185-195
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GT Wins
Prediction: The team bowling first is likely to win the match.