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Match Overview
Match 26 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 sees Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Saturday, April 12 at 3:30 PM IST.
LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, come into this clash with three wins from five matches, including a close win against KKR in their last fixture. Meanwhile, GT are flying high at the top of the points table, having bounced back from an opening defeat to record four consecutive wins, most recently thrashing Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs.
Match Details
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans – Match 26, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, April 12, 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
Head-to-Head Record
| Statistic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 1 |
| Won by Gujarat Titans | 4 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First Match | March 28, 2022 |
| Most Recent Match | April 7, 2024 |
Pitch & Conditions – What to Expect in Lucknow
Ekana Cricket Stadium has hosted 16 IPL matches. Teams batting first have won 8 games, while those chasing have won 7. The average first-innings score is 168, and the surface has shown improvement for batters in IPL 2025. Expect teams to prefer bowling first, especially with dew playing a part in evening games.
Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Key Players to Watch
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Nicholas Pooran (LSG): IPL 2025’s Orange Cap holder with 288 runs from 5 innings, including an unbeaten 87 off just 36 balls. His consistency and explosiveness make him LSG’s main weapon.
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Mohammed Siraj (GT): 10 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 15.40. His deadly opening spells could make all the difference, especially against LSG’s strong top-order.
Today’s Match Prediction by CricketBettingTips.com
Team bowling first is expected to have the upper hand on this surface. Expect a close contest, but early breakthroughs will be crucial.
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