In an electrifying encounter at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) edged past Gujarat Titans (GT) by 6 wickets, securing their second consecutive victory in IPL 2025. With this win, LSG surged to the third spot on the points table, strengthening their campaign under Rishabh Pant’s leadership.
First Innings: Gujarat Titans Set a Target of 180
Winning the toss and opting to field first, LSG faced early firepower from Gujarat’s openers. Shubman Gill (60) and Sai Sudharsan (56) stitched together a formidable 120-run opening partnership, raising hopes of a 200-plus total.
However, the momentum shifted after Gill’s dismissal. Gujarat’s middle order collapsed under pressure, managing only 60 runs in the final 8 overs. LSG bowlers led by Shardul Thakur (2/34) kept things tight in the death overs, restricting GT to 180/6 in 20 overs.
Second Innings: Pooran, Markram Lead the Chase
In reply, Aiden Markram came out with intent, hammering 58 off just 31 balls, giving LSG the perfect start. Captain Rishabh Pant, however, failed to fire and departed after scoring 21 runs off 18 balls.
The star of the evening was Nicholas Pooran, who anchored the innings with a brilliant 61 not out, navigating LSG through some tense moments in the death overs. Despite a late slowdown and tight overs from Rashid Khan, Ayush Badoni and Pooran held their nerve to chase down the target with 2 balls to spare, finishing at 186/4 in 19.4 overs.
Match Summary:
Gujarat Titans: 180/6 (Shubman 60, Sudharsan 56; Shardul 2/34)
Lucknow Super Giants: 186/4 (Pooran 61*, Markram 58; Prasidh 2/26)
Result: LSG won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Nicholas Pooran
Key Takeaways:
LSG’s middle order showed depth and composure under pressure.
Gujarat’s strong start was undone by a disappointing finish.
Pant’s leadership under scrutiny despite the win.
LSG moving up the table builds momentum for the upcoming fixtures.
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