Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face each other on April 7th at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, commonly referred to as Ekana Cricket Stadium, located in Lucknow. This encounter marks the second match of the day, scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM.
Thus far, Lucknow has participated in three matches, emerging victorious in two. The standout performers for the team include Nicholas Pooran, Quentin De Kock, and KL Rahul, who have been the top scorers. Meanwhile, Mayank Yadav, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Mohsin Khan have excelled as the leading wicket-takers.
Contrastingly, Gujarat has secured victories in two out of four matches played. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have been the key contributors to the team’s batting success. Notably, Mohit Sharma currently holds the Purple Cap with seven wickets to his name.
Probable Playing 11s
Lucknow Super Giants Probable 11: KL Rahul©(wk), Quinton de Kock, Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mayank Yadav, M. Siddharth
Gujarat Titans Probable 11: Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Shubman Gill©, Sai Sudharsan, Kane Williamson, Vijay Shankar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma
LSG vs GT: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keeper: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (Vice Captain), Nicholas Pooran, Wriddhiman Saha
Batters: Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudharan
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Mohit Sharma, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mayank Yadav
LSG vs GT Head-to-Head Records:
Since their debut in 2022, both Lucknow and Gujarat have faced each other in four IPL matches. Impressively, Gujarat Titans (GT) have emerged victorious in all encounters, while Lucknow is still seeking their first win against Gujarat.
In the previous game between the two teams, Shubman Gill was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. Gill showcased his prowess with the bat by scoring an impressive 94 runs off just 51 balls. Wriddhiman Saha’s contribution was unfortunately cut off before completion.
LSG vs GT: Weather and Pitch report
When the match begins in Jaipur, the temperature will hover around 33 degrees Celsius, gradually cooling down to 27 degrees Celsius by the match’s conclusion. There is no forecast of rain, with humidity expected to remain below 27%. However, the air quality is predicted to stay unhealthy according to AccuWeather.
Batting might pose challenges on the black-soil pitch due to its characteristic slow grip on the ball. In contrast, red soil pitches facilitate better spin and bounce, making scoring comparatively easier.
Of the eight IPL matches held here thus far, five have been won by teams batting first. Additionally, pacers have been notably successful on this ground, accounting for 56.7% of wickets claimed. To date, pacers have secured 55 wickets, while spinners have taken 42. The average first innings score stands at 154 runs.