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LSG vs GT match today: full scorecard and insights
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clinched a thrilling victory against Gujarat Titans (GT) today in the IPL 2025, 26th match at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. LSG chased down GT’s 180/6 with 6 wickets in hand, finishing at 186/4 in 19.3 overs.
LSG won the toss and chose to bowl first. GT started strong with a solid opening stand, but LSG’s bowlers fought back. GT posted 180/6, thanks to Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill’s fifties. LSG’s chase was powered by Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran, who ensured a smooth victory. The match was a classic IPL showdown, keeping fans glued to their screens.
Gujarat Titans’ innings analysis
GT’s batting began with a bang. Sai Sudharsan scored 56 off 37 balls, hitting 7 fours and a six. Shubman Gill, the captain, added 60 off 38 balls with 8 fours. Their 120-run opening stand set the tone. However, LSG’s bowlers struck back. Jos Buttler made 16, and Sherfane Rutherford scored 22, but the middle order struggled. Shahrukh Khan’s unbeaten 11 couldn’t push GT beyond 180.
Fall of wickets (GT)
GT lost their first wicket at 120 when Avesh Khan dismissed Gill in the 12th over. Sai Sudharsan fell soon after at 122, caught by Pooran off Ravi Bishnoi. Washington Sundar’s brief stay ended at 127. Buttler departed at 145, and Shardul Thakur removed Rutherford and Rahul Tewatia in quick succession at 176. GT’s innings wrapped up at 180/6.
LSG’s bowling performance
LSG’s bowlers were disciplined. Shardul Thakur was the star, taking 2 wickets for 34 runs, including Rutherford and Tewatia. Ravi Bishnoi also grabbed 2 wickets for 36, dismissing Sudharsan and Sundar. Avesh Khan and Digvesh Rathi chipped in with one wicket each. Despite a costly powerplay (54 runs), LSG tightened the screws in the middle overs, restricting GT’s momentum.
LSG’s inning analysis
LSG’s chase was clinical. Aiden Markram led with 58 off 31 balls, smashing 9 fours and a six. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 61 off 34 balls, with 4 fours and 3 sixes, sealed the deal. Rishabh Pant scored 21, and Ayush Badoni’s unbeaten 28 off 20 balls ensured no hiccups. David Miller’s 7 and Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 2 added the finishing touches.
Fall of wickets (LSG)
LSG lost Pant at 65 in the 6th over, caught off Prasidh Krishna. Markram fell at 123, dismissed by Krishna. Pooran’s exit at 155, caught off Rashid Khan and caused a brief scare. Miller was bowled by Washington Sundar at 174, but Badoni and Samad steered LSG home with 3 balls to spare.
GT’s bowling performance
GT’s bowlers tried hard but could not defend 180. Prasidh Krishna took 2 wickets for 26 runs, dismissing Pant and Markram. Rashid Khan got Pooran and Washington Sundar bold out Miller. Mohammed Siraj went wicketless, leaking 50 runs. The bowlers struggled to break LSG’s partnerships, especially during the powerplay, where LSG scored 61 runs.
Top performances
Player of the match – Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran were LSG’s batting heroes, handling pressure with ease. Bishnoi and Thakur’s bowling kept GT in check. For GT, Sudharsan and Gill shone, but their middle order faltered. LSG’s chase showed their depth, with Badoni proving his worth as a finisher. The Ekana pitch offered bounce, favouring disciplined bowlers and aggressive batsmen.
Post-match implications
LSG’s win boosts their IPL 2025 campaign, knocking GT off the top spot. This victory highlights LSG’s strong batting and bowling units. GT needs to address their middle-order woes to bounce back. Fans are buzzing about LSG’s form, making them a team to watch.
