Key Highlights:
Lucknow, April 12: In the IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT), LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first on a black-soil pitch at the Ekana Stadium. Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill also admitted he would have preferred to bowl, anticipating slower conditions under the afternoon sun.
This LSG vs GT encounter is expected to be a high-stakes battle, especially with LSG sitting just behind GT on the points table and both teams bringing bold tactical changes to the fixture.
LSG vs GT: Marsh Misses Out, Pooran to Open
The most notable change in LSG’s setup is the absence of Mitchell Marsh, who has been their second-highest run-getter in IPL 2025. According to Pant, Marsh has returned home to be with his daughter who is unwell.
To fill the void, LSG brought in Delhi’s Himmat Singh, known for his exploits in the inaugural Delhi Premier League. Meanwhile, Nicholas Pooran, IPL 2025’s leading run-scorer, moves up the order to open the innings with Aiden Markram.
LSG vs GT: Washington Sundar Returns for Titans
For Gujarat Titans, the only change sees Washington Sundar return in place of left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya. With the pitch likely to assist spin, Sundar joins R Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan to form a potent spin trio.
LSG vs GT: Confirmed Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (Bowling First):
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (captain, wk)
- Himmat Singh
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Akash Deep
- Digvesh Rathi
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Subs: Ayush Badoni, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Shamar Joseph
Gujarat Titans (Batting First):
- B Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (captain)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Sherfane Rutherford
- M Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Arshad Khan
- Rashid Khan
- R Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
Impact Subs: Prasidh Krishna, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav
LSG vs GT: Key Tactical Talking Points
- Nicholas Pooran’s Opening Role: The explosive left-hander has been LSG’s best performer. His elevation to the top is a direct counter to GT’s powerplay bowlers.
- Spin on Black Soil: Gujarat’s three-pronged spin attack could prove decisive on the slow pitch, particularly if LSG are chasing.
- Himmat Singh’s Debut Pressure: A domestic heavy-hitter, Singh has big shoes to fill in Marsh’s absence.
- GT’s Depth: With Tewatia, Sundar, and Rashid batting deep, GT remain dangerous even if early wickets fall.
The LSG vs GT clash has all the ingredients for a thrilling contest — tactical matchups, surprise inclusions, and superstar batters in form. With both sides sitting high on the IPL 2025 leaderboard, the outcome of this fixture could shape the top four standings.
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