IPL 2025, Match - 26 | LSG vs GT | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will play against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 26th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. LSG’s season has been a mixed bag so far - they have won three and lost two, which puts them in fifth place. Whereas, Gujarat Titans have bounced back strong after dropping their first game, stacking up four straight wins to top the table. 

Lucknow Super Giants are back on the winning track with consecutive wins against Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders after scoring more than 200 runs in both matches. Their last outing was a high-scoring thriller in Kolkata, where they smashed 238-3 and held on for a narrow 4-run win - even as KKR threatened to chase it down early. Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran led the charge. However, Rishabh Pant’s form has been a worry. David Miller hasn’t looked comfortable either, struggling to find timing or rhythm. In bowling, the bright spot in the attack has been Digvesh Rathi. He’s got seven wickets in five games and has managed to keep things relatively tight with a 7.75 economy. Now, Rishabh Pant and his men will be looking  to get a hat-trick of wins in the upcoming match.

On the other hand, after a stumble in their opener at home in Ahmedabad, where they lost to PBKS, Gujarat Titans have snapped back with four straight wins. The top-order trio of Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler are starting to click. However, skipper Shubman Gill hasn’t been as consistent, managing just one fifty. In the middle order, Sherfane Rutherford has quietly chipped in with impact. With the ball, the core group has been doing the heavy work. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have been effective, and Sai Kishore has kept it tight. Siraj is picking up early wickets, while Kishore has been tidy through the middle overs with a 7.25 economy. Rashid Khan hasn’t quite hit top gear yet, but the slower surface at Ekana might bring out the best in him. This attack has been the foundation of GT’s success.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 03:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)

Match Start Time - 03:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT)

Match Venue - Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Head to Head

Matches Played - 5

Lucknow Super Giants won - 1        Gujarat Titans won - 4

Last 5 meetings

Lucknow Super Giants won - 1        Gujarat Titans won - 4

Pitch Report

The Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for its bowling-friendly surface. It turns out to be a paradise for spin bowlers in low scoring clashes while fast bowlers also get some help on a few occasions.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be partly cloudy. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 34°C  with 54% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

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 Rathi

Impact Player - Ravi Bishnoi

Gujarat Titans (GT) - Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Impact Player - Washington Sundar

Must Picks

LSG - Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh

GT - Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler

LSG vs GT Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Jos Buttler, Nicholas Pooran

Batters : Mitchell Marsh, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan

All-rounder : Aiden Markram, Shahrukh Khan

Bowlers : Shardul Thakur, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Nicholas Pooran

Vice-Captain : Sai Sudharsan

Prediction

Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans both are in good form. However, Gujarat look better-rounded overall, which is why they have managed to handle different conditions without too much trouble. Given how balanced GT are, they are favourites to win  this clash.

Sportco predicts Gujarat Titans to beat Lucknow Super Giants in the 26th game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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