LSG Vs GT Preview: Rahul, Pandya seek to sparkle with bat as LSG host GT

LSG Vs GT Preview: In the 30th match of IPL 2023, Lucknow Super Giants will take on Gujarat Titans at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

LSG emerged victorious in their previous encounter, securing their 4th win out of 6 matches played thus far in the IPL. With a 10 run win against RR in their last game, LSG will be eager to continue their winning momentum as they face GT in the upcoming match. LSG will be aiming to beat GT for the first time in the IPL.

GT suffered a defeat in their last game and currently stand at 3 wins out of 5 matches played so far. They lost their previous match against RR by a narrow 3 wicket margin. However, GT will aim to get back to winning ways in their upcoming match against LSG, a team against whom they have a 100% win record, and continue their unbeaten streak.

LSG Vs GT: Pitch Report

The Ekana Cricket Stadium is renowned for its black soil pitches, which tend to favor pace bowlers, making it a fast-bowler friendly ground. Nevertheless, spinners are expected to play a significant role during the middle overs of the game. While batting first, a team that is set can score runs on this ground, but chasing a total can prove to be challenging.

LSG Vs GT: Teams News

LSG, who emerged victorious in their previous match against RR, are likely to replace Mark Wood with Naveen Ul-Haq for their upcoming match against GT.

GT are expected to stick to their current Playing XI for their upcoming match against LSG, as they are known to avoid making too many changes. Despite a narrow defeat in their previous match against RR, the team is likely to rely on the same set of players to make a comeback and secure a victory.

LSG Vs GT: Head to Head

Matches – 2

Lucknow Super Giants – 0

Gujarat Titans – 2

LSG Vs GT: Players to Watch

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul

KL Rahul has been facing performance issues this season, scoring only 194 runs in six matches, with a strike rate of 114.79 raising concerns. As the captain of LSG, Rahul must take charge and lead by example in the upcoming match against GT. He has the potential to perform much better than his current form, and his team will be counting on him to step up and make a significant impact.

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill has shown impressive form this season by scoring a total of 228 runs in five matches, making him the leading scorer for GT so far. As GT prepares for their next match against LSG, Gill will undoubtedly aim to maintain his good form and provide his team with a solid start.

LSG Vs GT: Probable Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI:

KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Mark Wood, Avesh Khan, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi

Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI:

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma

LSG Vs GT: Match Facts

Ravi Bishnoi needs only 5 more wickets to reach 50 wickets in IPL.

Mohit Sharma requires only 6 more wickets to reach the milestone of 100 wickets in IPL.

The Gujarat Titans have come out victorious in both of their previous meetings with Lucknow Super Giants.

LSG Vs GT: Live Broadcasting

IND: Star Sports Network (TV) | JioCinema (Live Streaming)

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports