The 26th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 is scheduled for today, Saturday, between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Ekana Stadium. However, looming clouds threaten to disrupt this high-voltage clash.
Sports News: Today promises to be an exciting day in the Indian Premier League 2025, with a double-header scheduled for Saturday. The first match features a face-off between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Gujarat Titans (GT). This will be the 26th match of the 18th season, played at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.
Lucknow is in good form, having won 3 out of 5 matches so far. Gujarat Titans, having won 4 out of 5, will aim to maintain their winning streak.
Weather Could Spoil the Game
The maximum temperature in Lucknow on Saturday could reach 35 degrees Celsius, dropping to 30 degrees in the evening. However, the real concern is the 70% chance of rain, expected around and before the match time of 3:30 PM. Heavy rain could lead to the match being cancelled or reduced overs.
Ekana Stadium Pitch
The Lucknow pitch is known for being slow and turning. Batsmen often find it difficult to hit big shots, while spin bowlers and slower-ball fast bowlers receive considerable assistance. A low-scoring thriller could be on the cards, if rain doesn't interfere.
LSG vs GT: Head-to-Head Record
A total of 5 matches have been played between the two teams, with Gujarat Titans winning 4 and Lucknow securing only one victory. However, playing at home, Lucknow will aim to change this record.
• LSG (captained by Rishabh Pant): Won 3 out of 5 matches, holding a mid-table position with 6 points. Their last victory was a thrilling win against defending champions KKR.
• GT (captained by Shubman Gill): Sitting at the top of the points table with 8 points from 4 wins out of 5 matches. The team is in excellent form and seems determined to continue its winning run.
LSG vs GT Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain & Wicket-keeper), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, and Digvijay Singh Rathore.
Impact Players: Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Prince Yadav.
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler (Wicket-keeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, and Prashid Krishna.
Impact Players: Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Kulwant Khejroliya.
