Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host the defending champions, Gujarat Titans (GT) on the 30th of IPL 2023. LSG comes into the game with 4 wins in 6 matches while GT has 3 wins in 5 matches. A win for the home team, LSG will get them to the top of the table with Rajasthan Royals dropping to the second position. While a win for GT could take them even the first position of the table depending upon the margin of victory. Here is all you need to know about LSG vs GT match.
Lucknow Super Giants comes into the game after defeating table toppers, Rajasthan Royals in their previous game. KL Rahul-led side will be booming with confidence after their away win in Jaipur. The LSG team has had different matchwinners in each of their wins. In their last game against RR, Marcus Stoinis provided great performances with both bat and ball in the hand. While players Mark Wood, Kyle Mayers and Nicholas Pooran have also performed for their side regularly.
The defending champions had a good start to their 2023 campaign winning two games consecutively. They almost made it three in three before Rinku Singh smashed pacer Yash Dayal for three consecutive sixes. They made a comeback in their next game but failed to create a streak as they lost to last year’s runner-up Rajasthan Royals.
LSG vs GT Match Details
Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, Match 30, IPL 2023
Venue:
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time:
Saturday, April 22, 3:30 PM
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LSG vs GT Pitch Report
On a slow surface during the previous game played here, the batters struggled with timing for most of the game. The pitch is anticipated to be on the slower side, and the spinners are anticipated to be crucial to the outcome. At this stadium, the team that wins the toss could choose to bowl first. Chasing could be tricky given the nature of the surface and as it is expected that the pitch will slow down making it tough for batters to find timing in their shots.
LSG vs GT Probable Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Naveen-ul-Haq, Avesh Khan, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma
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LSG vs GT Probable Best Performers
Probable best batter
Shubman Gill:
The opener from Gujarat Titans has been in form for the entirety of the year. Shubman Gill is the highest run scorer for his team. Gill will look to provide yet another start to his side who will be searching for a win after a loss in the last game.
Probable best bowler
Rashid Khan:
Leg-spin wizard, Rashid Khan currently has 11 wickets to his name. With the surface at Ekana stadium expected to assist the spinners, Rashid could prove to be a handful. Any help from the pitch and LSG batters would face difficulty in facing Rashid Khan.
Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win the match
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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-IANS
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