The IPL 2025 is heating up as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 26 on April 12 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. This encounter promises high-octane action as LSG look to avenge their past defeats while GT aim to solidify their top spot.
📊 LSG vs GT Head-to-Head Record
| Format | Matches | LSG Won | GT Won | No Result |
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| Overall | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| At Ekana Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
🔹 GT have dominated this fixture with a 4-1 record.
🔹 LSG won their only match against GT at this venue last season.
📍 Match Details
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Match: LSG vs GT, Match 26, IPL 2025
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Date: April 12, 2025
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Time: 3:30 PM IST
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Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar
🌤️ Pitch Report & Weather Forecast
Pitch Report:
The Ekana pitch typically offers a slow surface with assistance to spinners and medium pacers. A par score is around 160-170, with dew playing a factor in the second innings.
Weather:
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Temperature: 35°C
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Humidity: 47%
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Conditions: Clear skies, no chance of rain
🔥 Key Player Battles to Watch
🔸 Mitchell Marsh vs Mohammed Siraj
Two powerful players face off—Marsh will look to counter Siraj’s seam movement with aggression.
🔸 Nicholas Pooran vs Prasidh Krishna
Pooran’s explosive hitting will be tested by Prasidh’s accuracy in the middle overs.
🔸 Shubman Gill vs Shardul Thakur
Gill’s elegance vs Thakur’s unpredictability will be a thrilling battle at the top.
🧠 LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Cricket Tips
🏆 Top Fantasy Picks:
From LSG:
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Nicholas Pooran – 288 runs in 5 matches, Avg 72, SR 225
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Mitchell Marsh – Explosive opener and handy with the ball
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Shardul Thakur – 9 wickets in 5 matches
From GT:
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Sai Sudharsan – 273 runs, 3 fifties this season
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Shubman Gill – Key anchor at the top
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Mohammed Siraj – 10 wickets already, economy 7.7
📝 Suggested Dream11 Team:
(GL/SL team versions available on Telegram: Join Sport Fantasy Hub)
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Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran (C)
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Batters: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Ayush Badoni
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All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh (VC), Shardul Thakur, Rahul Tewatia
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Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Digvesh Singh, Rashid Khan
🧾 LSG vs GT Probable Playing 11s
🔹 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
🔸 Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Washington Sundar
📈 Player Stats Snapshot – IPL 2025
| Player | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR |
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| Nicholas Pooran | 5 | 288 | 72.00 | 225.00 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 5 | 273 | 54.60 | 151.67 |
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Eco | SR |
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| Shardul Thakur | 5 | 9 | 10.82 | 11.33 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 5 | 10 | 7.70 | 12.00 |
📣 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Toss Prediction:
LSG to win the toss
Match Scenario:
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If LSG bat first: Expect 165–175 runs → GT to win
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If GT bat first: Likely 180–190 runs → GT to win
🧠 Winner Prediction: Gujarat Titans are favorites based on momentum and head-to-head stats.
🙋 FAQs – LSG vs GT IPL 2025
Q1. Who has the upper hand in LSG vs GT rivalry?
GT have won 4 out of 5 games vs LSG in IPL history.
Q2. Where to watch LSG vs GT live?
Catch live action on JioHotstar at 3:30 PM IST on April 12, 2025.
Q3. Who will be the top fantasy pick in LSG vs GT?
Nicholas Pooran and Mohammed Siraj are the top picks based on current form.
Q4. What is the pitch report for Ekana Stadium?
It is a slow wicket aiding spin, with an average first-innings score of around 160–170.
Q5. What are some good GL picks for Dream11 in this match?
Players like Ayush Badoni, Rahul Tewatia, or Ravi Bishnoi can be great differential picks in Grand Leagues.
