IPL 2025 Match 26 – LSG vs GT: Pitch and Weather Report, Live Streaming, Telecast Details and Score Updates
Date: April 12, 2025
By: Sports Desk
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 26 of the IPL 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. With both teams enjoying winning momentum—LSG having won two on the trot and GT on a four-match winning streak—this clash promises fireworks as the race for playoff spots intensifies.
Team Form and Key Performers
LSG currently sit fifth on the points table with three wins from five matches. Their batting has been powered by Nicholas Pooran, who leads the Orange Cap race with 288 runs, supported ably by all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.
GT are sitting at the top of the standings after bouncing back from an early defeat to Punjab Kings. Sai Sudharsan has been their standout performer with the bat, accumulating 273 runs from five innings and closely chasing Pooran for the Orange Cap.
Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The surface at Ekana has historically provided a balanced contest between bat and ball. Out of the 18 matches played here, teams have won equally whether batting first or chasing. With the match starting at 3:30 PM IST, dew will not be a factor, and the pitch is likely to stay true throughout. A score above 170 in the first innings is considered competitive.
Weather Forecast – Lucknow
The weather is expected to be hot and sunny in the early afternoon, with temperatures touching 36°C. There is a slight possibility of cloud cover later in the day, but rain is unlikely to interrupt the game.
Match Schedule and Broadcast Details
- Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM IST (Toss at 3:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioCinema app and website
Squad List
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, RS Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke, Mohsin Khan
Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Nishant Sindhu, R Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mohammed Siraj
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