The IPL 2025 is entering the middle phase as Lucknow Super Giants will host table toppers Gujarat Titans in Saturday’s first doubleheader.
Battle of the blues, one sleep away ⏳ pic.twitter.com/TIjfUlIsIN
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 11, 2025
Match Details:
Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, Match 26
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time: April 12th at 3:30 PM IST and Local Time
Live Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar
What is the Pitch Report for LSG vs GT, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 26?
There is always value for shots at this venue and the scores of more than 160 are easily achievable. At the same time, the bowlers can pick wickets if they vary their pace. Chasing is a better option here.
What is the Head-to-Head Record for LSG vs GT in IPL matches?
Total Matches Played: 4
LSG Won: 1
GT Won: 4
Recent form:
Lucknow Super Giants: Won, Won, Lost, Won, Lost
Gujarat Titans: Won, Won, Won, Won, Lost
LSG vs GT, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 26 Probable Winners:
Lucknow Super Giants are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for LSG vs GT, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 26?
Lucknow Super Giants
Mitchell Marsh / Digvesh Rathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan.
Gujarat Titans
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford / Kulwant Khejroliya, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar / Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for LSG vs GT, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 26?
Top Pick – Batter
Sai Sudharsan is in dream form in the league, accumulating 273 runs in 5 matches at an average of 54.6 with a top score of 82.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Aiden Markram is in form at the top of the order for Lucknow Super Giants. His last 3 innings scores are 47, 53 and 28.
Top Pick – Bowler
Digvesh Rathi holds the best economy (7.75) among the Lucknow Super Giants bowlers in the IPL 2025. In 5 matches, he has picked up 7 wickets with the best figures of 2 for 30.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Nicholas Pooran is the current Orange Cap holder in the competition. In 5 matches, he has amassed 288 runs at a staggering strike rate of 225.
X-Factor:
Attacking batting intent fetched good rewards for Mitchell Marsh this season, who has scored 265 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 180.27.
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— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 11, 2025
What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for LSG vs GT, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 26?
1. Jos Buttler, Nicholas Pooran (c), Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Shubman Gill, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Sudharsan (vc), Aiden Markram, Prasidh Krishna, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Digvesh Rathi.
2. Jos Buttler, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh (c), David Miller, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore (vc), Digvesh Rathi.
Chaar yaar, baatein hazaar! 😁 pic.twitter.com/ns3y790Xpm
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 11, 2025
Pre-Match Analysis:
With limited bowling resources, Lucknow Super Giants showed, they could still manage to win matches, thanks to their belligerent batting display. They showcased a strong intent with the bat in the last 2 outings, posting the scores of 203 for 8 and 238 for 3, and went on to win matches against Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively. Having their overseas trio of Nicholas Pooran (288 runs), Mitchell Marsh (265 runs), and Aiden Markram (144 runs) in form is a blessing for the Giants, which has overshadowed their bowling.
Shardul Thakur (9 wickets) and Digvesh Rathi (7 wickets) have turned out as their bowling forefronts this season. They can afford another bowling hiccup against Titans as they are frequently leaking runs and already conceded excess of 200 twice in the league. Currently, they are placed 6th in the standings with 6 points.
Gujarat Titans will gear up for an exciting battle as they visit Lucknow for their 6th-round clash on Saturday. So far it’s been smooth sailing for Shubman Gill and his side in the IPL 2025, who are heading into this match on the back of 4 wins on the bounce, before going down to Punjab Kings at home. They thumped Rajasthan Royals in their latest outing by 58 runs to firmly hold their position at the top of the standings.
Sai Sudharsan hit his 3rd half-century, recording his highest score in the league (82) as Titans raced away to 217 for 6 in the allotted 20 overs. Handy cameos from Jos Buttler (36), Shahrukh Khan (36), and Rahul Tewatia (24*) too made an impact while setting up a huge total on the board. In response, all six bowlers chipped in with wickets to bowl out the Royals for 159. Karnataka Pacer Prasidh Krishna extended his wicket-taking process, picking up 3 wickets to emerge as their best bowler. Titans will become the first team this season to win 5 matches on the trot if they beat Super Giants.
