Two teams in good form will clash in match 26 of the ongoing Indian Premier League season as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday afternoon (12 April 2024). GT are sitting at the top of IPL 2025 Points table, while LSG are only two behind adrift of the top spot heading into this game.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans Preview
Lucknow suffered a chastening one-wicket defeat in their opening game against Delhi Capitals. It was not a good start for Rishabh Pant who is the most expensive signing in the IPL history. Though Pant is yet to justify the huge amount he fetched during the IPL mega auction last year, he has led the team well in the last few matches. LSG have won three times in the last four matches, and sit only two points behind the top spot. In fact, Lucknow have a golden chance of ending at the top of the table after the end of this game.
But that won’t be easy. For Gujarat Titans are the most in-form team in the league at the moment. The 2022 champions are coming into this game off the back of a four game winning run, with their only defeat in the campaign coming in the opening game against Punjab Kings.
LSG vs GT Today IPL Match Details
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow has traditionally favored bowlers, particularly spinners, due to its slow and gripping nature. Teams batting first have often found it challenging to post high totals, with the average first-innings score around 160. The long boundaries and the pitch’s behavior make it difficult for batters to score freely, especially in the latter stages of the innings.
Considering the pitch’s behavior, the team winning the toss might prefer to bat first, aiming to set a competitive total and then apply pressure with their bowling attack. However, given the afternoon start, the heat could be a factor, potentially affecting player performance and pitch conditions as the match progresses.
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Weather Report: The IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at 3:30 PM IST at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow. The weather forecast indicates that the day will be extremely hot, with temperatures peaking around 41°C in the afternoon. Humidity levels are expected to be low, and there is minimal chance of rainfall, ensuring dry conditions throughout the match.
LSG vs GT Team News
Lucknow Super Giants Team News-
- Lucknow Super Giants will be at full strength for this game. No player is expected to miss this game either due to an injury or suspension.
- That means, LSG are likely to stick with the same winning combination they used in the last few matches.
- Mitchell Marsh will play only as a specialist batter, with Ravi Bishnoi replacing him in the playing 11, or vice-versa.
- Abdul Samad and Ayush Badoni should also find places in LSG’s Playing 11. as should Digvesh Singh.
- Lucknow Super Giants Full Squads: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, M Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahamad, Shamar Joseph, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke
Gujarat Titans Team News-
- Gujarat Titans will also be heading into this game with no injury concerns from the last match. But Kagiso Rabada remains out of the squad due to personal reasons.
- That means, GT might continue to play with only three overseas players, in the shape of Jis Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford and Rashid Khan.
- Gujarat Titans Full Squad: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Nishant Sindhu, Rashid Khan, Jayant Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mahipal Lomror, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Washington Sundar, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma
LSG vs GT Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants Playing 11
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C / WK)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Singh
- Akash Deep
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans Expected Playing 11
- Sai Sudarshan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Shahrukh Khan
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Arshad Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Kulwant Khejroliya
LSG vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Team
- WICKET-KEEPER: J Buttler, N Pooran
- BATSMEN: S Gill, M Marsh, S Sudarshan
- ALL–ROUNDERS: A Markram
- BOWLERS: M Siraj, R Khan, S Sai Kishore, S Thakur, P Krishna
Captain/Vice-Captain options: Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Mohammed Siraj
Nicholas Pooran: With 288 runs in just five games, LSG superstar batter is the leading run scorer in IPL 2025. But more than the runs, it’s the strike-rate that he is scoring runs makes him a real danger.
Sai Sudarshan: Right behind Pooran on the scoring charts is Sai Sudarshan who has racked up 273 runs in just five innings. GT’s young batter should be in your LSG vs GT Dream11 fantasy cricket teams.
Jos Buttler: This match promises to be an absolute thriller, featuring four of the tournament’s leading run-scorers, including Jos Buttler, who is currently fourth on the list. The England star is also a strong contender for captaincy in fantasy leagues.
Mitchell Marsh: The Australian batter is the second-highest run-scorer for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, having scored 265 runs in just five innings.
Mohammed Siraj: In superb form, the Indian fast bowler has set the league alight with his fiery spells—especially with the new ball. In just five matches, Siraj has taken 10 wickets.
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