In the upcoming match of the seventeenth edition of the Indian Premier League, the Lucknow Super Giants will face off against the Gujarat Titans at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, April 7.
LSG vs GT: Match Preview
Having lost their opening match against the Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs, LSG bounced back with two consecutive victories. On the other hand, GT’s journey has been inconsistent, with losses in their first and third games and wins in their second and fourth outings.
LSG boasts the standout player of this IPL season: Mayank Yadav, a 21-year-old speedster who consistently bowls at speeds exceeding 150 kph with pinpoint accuracy. His exceptional performances against Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, including delivering the fastest ball of the season at 156.7 kph, have garnered attention.
Additionally, he became the first player to win Player of the Match awards in his first two IPL appearances. A strong showing against the Gujarat Titans, a team LSG has failed to defeat in four previous encounters, will only fuel discussions about Mayank’s potential role in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which commences six days after the IPL final.
As India approaches the deadline to announce their squad for the tournament, cricket experts on ESPNcricinfo’s show TimeOut have emphasized the importance of Mayank’s skills and the significance of considering in-form players. However, Mayank himself remains focused on the present, stating that his current priority lies with the IPL, particularly aiming to secure LSG’s first victory against the Titans.
Notably, Mayank has yet to open the bowling for LSG, and his potential duel with Shubman Gill, who recently scored an unbeaten 89 as the new Titans captain in IPL 2024, could heavily influence the outcome of the match.
LSG vs GT: Pitch Report & Conditions
The venue offers two pitches, one with red soil and the other with black. The black-soil pitch tends to have low bounce, making batting challenging. However, Lucknow Super Giants have played both their home fixtures this season on the red-soil pitch, resulting in high-scoring matches. LSG won both games by setting a target while batting first and then effectively defending it against their opponents.
Weather-wise, it’s expected to be hot in Lucknow on Sunday evening. In the only match played at the venue this season, LSG scored 199 runs, and Punjab fell short by 21 runs in the chase. Last season’s opening game in Lucknow saw a score of 193 batting first, but only two other matches produced scores of 150 or more in the subsequent six games.
Given this trend, opting to bat first and then restricting the chasing team could be the preferred strategy for both sides.
LSG vs GT: Head-to-head
In their head-to-head matchups, the Lucknow Super Giants have played against the Gujarat Titans a total of four times, with the Gujarat Titans emerging victorious in all four encounters. The first match between these teams took place on March 28, 2022, while their most recent clash occurred on May 7, 2023.
LSG vs GT: Team News and Impact Player Strategy
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants have adopted a varied combination of Impact Players in each of their three matches thus far. This included managing KL Rahul’s workload by substituting him off after batting first against Kings. However, Rahul resumed his role as captain and remained on the field for the entire game against RCB. In that encounter, they replaced Quinton de Kock, who scored 81 runs, with left-arm spinner M Siddharth as the Impact Player during the bowling innings. In their previous home game against Kings, Naveen-ul-Haq was brought in as the Impact Player for Rahul.
Probable XII:
- KL Rahul (captain & wicketkeeper)
- Quinton de Kock
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Nicholas Pooran
- Marcus Stoinis
- Krunal Pandya
- Ayush Badoni
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Yash Thakur
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Mayank Yadav
- M Siddharth
Gujarat Titans
David Miller’s fitness status remained undisclosed during the pre-match press conference. In his absence in the Titans’ previous match against Kings, Kane Williamson stepped in and scored 26 runs off 22 balls. Notably, it was the first instance this season that Titans included Mohit Sharma, substituting a batter other than Sai Sudharsan. Rahul Tewatia, who is yet to bowl this season, was replaced after the batting innings. Titans have yet to field M Shahrukh Khan, their high-value signing at the auction in December, this season.
Probable XII:
- Shubman Gill (captain)
- Wriddhiman Saha (wicketkeeper)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Kane Williamson
- Vijay Shankar
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Noor Ahmad
- Umesh Yadav
- Darshan Nalkande
- Mohit Sharma
LSG vs GT: Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
In scenario one, if Lucknow Super Giants win the toss and opt to bat, they are expected to score between 50-60 runs in the powerplay and set a total of 175-185 runs in the first innings. In this scenario, the prediction favors Lucknow Super Giants to win the match.
Scenario 2:
Similarly, in scenario two, if Gujarat Titans win the toss and choose to bat, they are likely to score between 45-55 runs in the powerplay and set a total of 180-190 runs in the first innings. However, despite this, the prediction still favors Lucknow Super Giants to win the match.
LSG vs GT: Dream 11 Fantasy Prediction
Team 1:
- Keeper: Lokesh Rahul, Quinton de Kock (c), Nicholas Pooran, Wriddhiman Saha
- Batsmen: Shubman Gill (vc), Sai Sudharsan
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers: Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Mayank Yadav
Team 2:
- Keeper: Lokesh Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran
- Batsmen: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kane Williamson
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers: Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Mayank Yadav (vc)
When and Where to Watch the Match: Streaming & Broadcast Details
What: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL 2024
When: 7:30 PM IST, Sunday – April 7
Where: Ekana International Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Where to watch LSG vs GT Live Streaming: JioCinema app for FREE
Where to watch LSG vs GT Live Telecast: Star Sports
