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The LSG vs GT match in the Indian Premier League 2025 is set to bring the afternoon heat to Lucknow on Saturday. Scheduled at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, the 26th match of the season promises a strategic battle between two sides filled with firepower, flair, and a hunger to climb the points table.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will enjoy the home advantage on a surface that typically aids bowlers, especially spinners and slower pacers. The LSG batting unit features the likes of Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Rishabh Pant, offering experience and explosiveness. Middle-order contributors like Ayush Badoni, David Miller, and Abdul Samad add depth and balance. In the bowling department, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, and M Siddharth bring a variety of pace and spin options to exploit the Ekana surface.
Gujarat Titans (GT), on the other hand, come into this match with a confident and balanced setup. Their top-order is formidable with Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler, while Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, and Rahul Tewatia ensure strong finishing power. The bowling unit led by Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, and R Sai Kishore gives GT versatility across conditions. Rashid Khan’s presence in spin-friendly conditions could prove pivotal in stalling LSG’s scoring.
Fans can catch the LSG vs GT live on Star Sports and JioHotstar, with ball-by-ball commentary, highlights, and real-time LSG vs GT score updates.
Match Details
- Match: LSG vs GT, 26th Match, Indian Premier League 2025
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM LOCAL / 10:00 AM GMT
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Head-to-Head Record in IPL
- Total Matches Played: 3
- Gujarat Titans Wins: 3
- Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 0
GT have had the upper hand historically, having won all their encounters so far. Can LSG break the streak at home?
LSG vs GT Squads
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, M Siddharth
Gujarat Titans (GT): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Cricket Team
Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper (WK): Nicholas Pooran
- Batters (BAT): Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni
- All-rounders (ALL): Mitchell Marsh, Rahul Tewatia, Aiden Markram
- Bowlers (BOWL): Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Ravi Bishnoi
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Captain: Rashid Khan
- Vice-Captain: Mitchell Marsh / Jos Buttler
Pitch Report & Match Prediction
The surface at Ekana Stadium has shown signs of variable bounce and help for slower bowlers. Batting first might be an advantage with the pitch slowing down as the game progresses.
- Expected Par Score: 150–165
- Toss Impact: Prefer batting first
- Key Players to Watch: Rashid Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Shubman Gill
Live Streaming & Score Updates
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Final Thoughts : Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujrat Titans
The LSG vs GT match promises to be a battle of bold batting and crafty bowling. LSG will aim to use their home conditions to halt GT’s winning streak, while Gujarat look to continue their dominance. Get ready for an exciting afternoon of IPL action — and don’t forget to finalize your LSG vs GT Dream11 fantasy team!