In an exciting match-up of IPL 2025, former champions Gujarat Titans (GT) will clash with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) today. This highly anticipated encounter will be played at the world-renowned Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Sports News: In a thrilling IPL 2025 match, former champions Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) today. The match will be held at the world-famous Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which has witnessed several high-scoring matches this season. Gujarat Titans have almost secured their playoff berth and will aim to solidify their top-2 position.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants will strive to maintain their playoff hopes. The biggest talking point surrounding this match is the nature of the Narendra Modi Stadium pitch. Will it be a batting paradise, or will it offer assistance to the bowlers? Let's delve into the crucial aspects of this pitch and the match.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch has been highly batsman-friendly this season. A total of 11 matches have been played here so far, with scores exceeding 200 runs on six occasions. This suggests a significant advantage for batsmen. While fast bowlers might find some early support, the pitch generally becomes increasingly conducive to run-scoring as the match progresses.
Notably, both Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants boast b top orders. Batsmen like Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have performed exceptionally well this season, and if the pitch remains the same, a high-scoring encounter is on the cards.
Weather Forecast: Scorching Heat
Ahmedabad is currently experiencing very hot weather. The temperature during the match is expected to be around 37 degrees Celsius, dropping to 33 degrees Celsius by evening. Clear skies and a negligible chance of rain promise favorable conditions for spectators. However, players will need to contend with the heat, requiring a focus on fitness.
Probable Playing XIs for Both Teams
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, and William O'Rourke.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Arshdeep Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prashid Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj.
