Lucknow Super Giants take on Gujarat Titans in a high-octane clash. While LSG looks to build on their last win, GT aims to maintain their dominance with a well-rounded squad.
April 12, 2025: 🏏 Match Preview – LSG vs GT, IPL 2025
Match 26 of the IPL 2025 features Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) versus Gujarat Titans (GT). Both teams are entering the contest with confidence after wins in their previous games.
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- LSG outplayed KKR in a run-fest, posting 238/3, and defending it despite some late scares.
- GT, meanwhile, delivered a clinical performance against Rajasthan Royals and have momentum on their side.
🔁 Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi
Impact Player: Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Kulwant Khejroliya
🌤️ Pitch Report & Weather
- The pitch at Lucknow has been batting-friendly with early movement for pacers.
- Teams chasing have seen some success here; 180+ is a good first-innings score.
- Weather: Partly cloudy, temperature around 34°C, moderate winds.
🔝 Top Dream11 Picks
✅ Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): In red-hot form. Last 5 scores: 87*, 12, 44, 70, 75.
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): Consistent top-order batter. Last 5 scores: 82, 5, 49, 63, 74.
- Shubman Gill (GT): Solid technique, potential match-winner. Last 5 scores: 2, 61*, 14, 38, 33.
💡 Other Top Picks
- Aiden Markram (LSG): Top-order batter with explosive potential.
- Jos Buttler (GT): Match-winner on his day. Known for quick starts.
- Mohammed Siraj (GT): Lethal in powerplay and death overs.
⚠️ Player to Avoid
- Rahul Tewatia (GT): Likely to bat too low to make significant Dream11 impact.
🧠 Fantasy Tips
- Opt for GT bowlers given LSG’s top-order inconsistency (barring Pooran).
- Pooran and Sudharsan make strong captaincy bets based on recent form.
- Include impact players like Bishnoi or Khejroliya based on the toss.
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