LSG Won By 6 Wicket – IPL 2025
Match Summary:
In the 26th match of the IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pulled off a confident run-chase to defeat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 6 wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground. After winning the toss, LSG captain Rishabh Pant chose to bowl first—a decision that was backed up by a solid bowling and even better batting display. GT posted a challenging total of 180/6 in 20 overs, but LSG responded with a well-paced chase to reach 186/4 in 19.3 overs.
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Match Details:
• Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, Match 26, IPL 2025
• Date: April 12, 2025
• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow
• Toss: Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and opted to bowl
• Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 6 wickets
• Timezone: All timings in IST (India Standard Time)
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Gujarat Titans Batting Performance:
Gujarat Titans began their innings on a high note, thanks to a formidable opening partnership between Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. Gill played the captain’s role perfectly, scoring 60 runs off 38 balls, including 6 fours and a six, at a brisk strike rate of 157.89. He was eventually dismissed by Avesh Khan in the 13th over after anchoring the innings beautifully.
Sudharsan was equally impressive, registering 56 runs off 37 deliveries with 7 boundaries and 1 six at a strike rate of 151.35, before being caught by Nicholas Pooran off Ravi Bishnoi’s bowling.
After their dismissals, GT lost momentum. Jos Buttler, the wicketkeeper-batter, contributed 16 runs off 14 balls before falling to Digvesh Singh. Washington Sundar managed just 2 runs in 3 balls, bowled by Ravi Bishnoi.
Sherfane Rutherford added a useful 22 off 19 deliveries, hitting 3 fours, but his innings ended in the 20th over when he was trapped lbw by Shardul Thakur. Rahul Tewatia couldn’t make an impact, falling for a golden duck to Thakur as well.
Shahrukh Khan chipped in with 11 off 6 balls*, including a six, while Rashid Khan was unbeaten on 4 off 2*. Gujarat Titans ended their innings at 180/6 in 20 overs, setting a target that looked competitive on a decent surface.
Fall of wickets:
120/1 (Shubman Gill, 12.1 ov), 122/2 (Sai Sudharsan, 13.1 ov), 127/3 (Washington Sundar, 13.6 ov), 145/4 (Jos Buttler, 16.4 ov), 176/5 (Sherfane Rutherford, 19.3 ov), 176/6 (Rahul Tewatia, 19.4 ov)
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Lucknow Super Giants Batting Performance:
Chasing 181, LSG got off to a steady start with Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram at the top. Pant played a cautious innings, scoring 21 off 18 balls with 4 boundaries, before being dismissed by Prasidh Krishna in the 7th over.
Aiden Markram, however, provided fireworks, smashing 58 runs off just 31 balls at a destructive strike rate of 187.10. His innings included 9 fours and 1 six, dismantling the GT bowlers early in the chase. He was dismissed shortly after the halfway mark by Prasidh Krishna.
The real game-changer for LSG came in the form of Nicholas Pooran, who launched a brutal assault on the GT bowling. Pooran scored a scintillating 61 off 34 balls, hammering 1 four and 7 sixes, taking the game away from the Titans. He was eventually dismissed by Rashid Khan, but his damage was already done.
Ayush Badoni, listed as an Impact Player, played a mature finishing knock of 28 not out off 20 balls, including 2 boundaries and a six, guiding LSG safely to the target. David Miller played a brief innings of 7 runs off 11 balls, but was bowled by Washington Sundar towards the end.
Abdul Samad remained unbeaten on 2 off 3 balls*, and with a few extras aiding the cause, LSG finished on 186/4 in 19.3 overs, sealing a comfortable win with 3 balls to spare.
Fall of wickets:
65/1 (Rishabh Pant, 6.2 ov), 123/2 (Aiden Markram, 11.1 ov), 155/3 (Nicholas Pooran, 15.2 ov), 174/4 (David Miller, 18.4 ov)
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Key Performances:
• Aiden Markram (LSG): 58 (31) – Provided the explosive start in the chase.
• Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 61 (34) – Game-changing knock with 7 sixes.
• Shubman Gill (GT): 60 (38) – Anchored GT’s innings.
• Sai Sudharsan (GT): 56 (37) – Solid support at the top.
• Prasidh Krishna (GT): 2/37 – Took two key wickets in his spell.
• Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): 2/26 – Crucial middle-over wickets.
• Shardul Thakur (LSG): 2/28 – Effective at the death with big scalps.
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Bowling Highlights (LSG):
• Ravi Bishnoi: 2 wickets
• Shardul Thakur: 2 wickets
• Avesh Khan & Digvesh Singh: 1 wicket each
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Conclusion:
Lucknow Super Giants displayed great composure in their run-chase, led by explosive knocks from Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran. Their bowlers restricted GT well after a strong start by Gill and Sudharsan, and the batting unit ensured a comfortable finish. Gujarat Titans, despite setting a solid total, lacked impact with the ball in the middle overs and will look to regroup in their next outing. LSG’s all-round display continues to keep them in strong contention in the IPL 2025 season.
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