GT vs LSG: GT, led by Shubman Gill, have secured a playoff spot with 9 wins in 12 matches and are aiming for a top-two finish.
Here’s a comprehensive preview of the 64th match of IPL 2025 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Match Overview
Fixture: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants
Date & Time: Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Context: GT, led by Shubman Gill, have secured a playoff spot with 9 wins in 12 matches and are aiming for a top-two finish. LSG, captained by Rishabh Pant, are out of playoff contention with 5 wins and are playing for pride.
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Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 6
- GT Won: 4
- LSG Won: 2
- Recent Encounter: LSG defeated GT by 6 wickets on April 12, 2025.
Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium
Nature: Batting-friendly with good bounce and pace.
First Innings Average Score: Approximately 170.
Highest Total: 243
Lowest Total: 89
Chasing Record: Teams batting second have won 21 out of 40 matches.
Weather Forecast – Ahmedabad
Temperature: High of 41°C, low of 29°C.
Rain Probability: 25% chance of rain, but minimal impact expected during the match.
Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT):
- Shubman Gill (c)
- B Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Arshad Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
- Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Akash Deep
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Rathi
- Impact Sub: Will O’Rourke
Key Players to Watch
GT: Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan have been in excellent form, while Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada lead the bowling attack.
LSG: Rishabh Pant’s leadership and batting will be crucial, with support from Nicholas Pooran and Ravi Bishnoi.
Match Prediction
Given their current form and home advantage, Gujarat Titans are favorites to win this match. However, LSG will be eager to end their season on a high note.