Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face off against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 26 of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow. The clash promises fireworks with both sides in red-hot form.

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LSG come into the game with back-to-back wins over Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders where they posted 200+ totals in both games. Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, the team is hitting its stride and will aim for a third straight win.

Meanwhile GT sit at the top of the table with four wins from five games. They defended a total against Rajasthan Royals in their last match and have been clinical in all departments lately.

Match Details

Match: LSG vs GT, Match 26 IPL 2025

Date: 2025 April 12

Time: 03:30 PM IST

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Live streaming: JioStar

Live broadcast: Star Sports

LSG vs GT Pitch Report at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The red soil pitch used in the recent LSG vs MI game made for good batting conditions, with totals over 200 scored and nearly chased down. However, this surface tends to slow down as the game progresses, especially if the black soil strip is used. Batting first could be an advantage if conditions remain dry.

Expected First Innings Total: 180+

Chasing Record: Tougher as pitch slows down, spin may dominate

Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches Played: 05

Lucknow Super Giants Won: 01

Gujarat Titans won: 04

LSG vs GT Playing XI Prediction

Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI (Predicted)

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi

Gujarat Titans Playing XI (Predicted)

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

Key Players to Watch in LSG vs GT Match 26

Mohammed Siraj (GT): With 10 wickets so far, the GT pacer is in lethal form and can swing games early.

Rashid Khan (GT): The Afghan star continues to be GT's trump card with the ball, especially on slower surfaces

Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Leading the Orange Cap race with 288 runs in 5 innings, Pooran has smashed three fifties already.

Mitchell Marsh (LSG): Another solid performer, Marsh has 265 runs and handy wickets to his name this season.

LSG vs GT Match 26 Winner Prediction – Who Will Win?

While Gujarat Titans are table-toppers, Lucknow Super Giants look more balanced and dangerous at home, especially with their recent scoring form. With a strong top order and in-form finishers, LSG are expected to win today’s clash.