Gujarat Titans will aim to take an important step toward qualifying for the playoffs when they host Lucknow Super Giants at home this Sunday. Their strong lineup and defense will be put through their paces against LSG, who are out of playoff contention altogether.
Sai Sudharsan currently leads the Orange Cap chart with 617 runs while captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 93 against Delhi Capitals last month in their win.
GT will likely make no changes to its winning side going forward. Check out the latest Gujarat Titans Vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Scorecard for full details on scores, top performers, and results.
| Match No / Year | Team 1 Score | Team 2 Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64th Match, IPL 2025 | LSG 235/2 (20 ov) | GT 202/9 (20 ov) | LSG won by 33 runs (ESPN) |
| 26th Match, IPL 2025 | GT 180/6 (20 ov) | LSG 186/4 (19.3 ov) | LSG won by 6 wickets (Cricbuzz) |
| 21st Match, IPL 2024 | LSG 163/5 (20 ov) | GT 130 (18.5 ov) | LSG won by 33 runs (Reddit) |
| Match 51, IPL 2023 | GT 227/2 (20 ov) | LSG 171/7 (20 ov) | GT won by 56 runs (NDTV Sports) |
| Match 30, IPL 2023 | GT 135/6 (20 ov) | LSG 128/7 (20 ov) | GT won by 7 runs (myKhel) |
Toss
Ahmedabad’s pitch has proven a delight for batsmen, offering plenty of bounce and pace that’s been helpful to both fast bowlers as well as spinners.
Yet due to an ample supply of moisture on its surface, it has also proven something of a dead pitch where batsmen who know how to play short balls will gain an advantage.
LSG won the toss and elected to bowl first. Quinton de Kock has been named in place of Naveen-Ul-Haq while Alzarri Joseph replaces Joshua Little as part of their playing XIs.
LSG made an intelligent tactical move as they sought to take advantage of GT’s exposed middle order from their previous game.
Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan all scored fifties but without sufficient penetration from other members meant the team struggled to capitalize on an already solid platform.
A disciplined bowling display by the visitors enabled them to set an achievable target of 236 for victory; however, their attempts ultimately fell short as their hosts’ attack managed to contain them and prevent runs being scored against them.
With their playoff chances dashed, GT’s win in this match could help restore some momentum to their team – though they must ensure their top three don’t let them down in any future league matches.
Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler must lead by example for GT in order to secure a playoff berth.
LSG were dominant during their previous powerplay match against Gujarat Titans (GT), and look to continue that dominance here against GT.
Aiden Markram will be key against much of their bowling attack; to maximize his effectiveness he must be allowed the freedom to hit hard at every opportunity; Sherfane Rutherford and Shahrukh Khan can help aid Markram as they help get runs from late in innings when required – leaving Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni with some hard hitting spinners in Nicholas Pooran/Ayush Badoni providing left arm spin bowlers also key in this bowling unit’s success.
Pitch
The Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants match will likely be one of the highest-stakes matches of this Indian Premier League season.
Each side has taken different approaches when assembling their respective batting units; Super Giants employ a top order composed of established big-hitters while Titans utilize three accumulators who can build innings without losing momentum.
Both strategies have served them well so far; the outcome may depend on which side outscores each other in this contest.
Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans (GT) will meet Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in an important Indian Premier League 2025 clash at their Narendra Modi Stadium home ground, Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Titans lead their table after 12 matches with 18 points accumulated; LSG have no longer qualified for playoff contention and wish to end their campaign on a high note.
Things have gone swimmingly for the Titans so far this season, with their fearsome top three of B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler and Gill all scoring heavily across each match this season.
Unfortunately though, their inability to sustain their form during later innings is their Achilles Heel; once rectified they will likely prove hard opponents for any team they face.
Both teams will attempt to exploit any weaknesses in each other’s batting line-up and secure early wickets. Mohammed Siraj’s pace and in-swing will present Marsh with challenges while Prasidh Krishna’s offcutters and pace-off deliveries can exploit Buttler’s vulnerable footwork against deliveries outside off.
Narendra Modi Stadium has proven itself an IPL batting paradise this season, so expect high-scoring contests there this time around.
However, dew may play an integral part of second innings playback and so whoever wins the toss could opt to bowl first depending on its effects. Temperature in Ahmedabad ranges between 37 degrees Celsius at game start-up and 33 degrees by end. Humidity ranges between 37%-49% during Ahmedabad matches.
Temperature
Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch should provide ideal conditions for LSG and GT’s forthcoming IPL match at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Pacers could take control early with their new ball while spinners may dominate middle overs; therefore, captain winning toss may decide to go for chase instead of defense in Lucknow.
Last time these two teams faced each other in this tournament, LSG triumphed by 33 runs against Gujarat Titans at their own venue – it was an action-packed contest where Mitchell Marsh recorded his maiden IPL century to help LSG post 217 runs against GT who were limited to just 130 runs in reply.
LSG have secured Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan and Quinton de Kock as free transfers in anticipation of a mega auction.
LSG hope to improve upon their current fifth position in the league table by taking full advantage of these players and free transfers.
GT has assembled an excellent lineup to challenge for a top-two finish in this tournament. Their batsmen Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have shown outstanding form while bowlers Mohit Sharma and Krunal Pandya have shown remarkable consistency throughout the season.
This clash will be of immense significance for both teams; GT can secure their spot in the playoffs with a win, while LSG may find qualifying impossible without one.
Both rosters boast top talent so this game promises to be thrilling to watch live on Star Sports Network and JioCinema from 3:30 pm IST until completion. Check back here for updates regarding this contest.
Prediction
Gujarat Titans will achieve their first major goal this season by defeating Lucknow Super Giants: qualifying for the playoffs.
Their ultimate aim will be making the final two, though that requires better league stage performances than they have shown so far this year. They already won four out of their six matches this year and this match against LSG will provide the perfect test to see whether that trend continues or falters.
The Titans will hope that B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler can replicate their form against Delhi Capitals when they shared an unbroken unbeaten 205-run partnership – second highest of the tournament -. However, GT’s middle order failed them and could present difficulties during playoff playbacks.
Titans fans will take heart from their impressive home record this season; but also look to exact revenge against LSG after they suffered an early season defeat by 10 wickets at their hands.
Their top order batting features Sudharsan and Gill as experienced batsmen; other contributors include Sherfane Rutherford, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, M Shahrukh Khan and Rashid Khan.
Prasidh Krishna leads with 21 wickets as leading wicket-taker; Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada provide fast bowling power.
LSG are playing for pride and hoping to gain some satisfaction from their IPL 2025 campaign, having only won two of six matches so far and been knocked out of playoff contention following last week’s defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Their batsmen have been inconsistent while bowlers struggle to defend large totals; captain Rishabh Pant has endured an uneven form and currently scores the lowest scores among his side – hopefully finding some form against Titans’ fierce attack.
