In an exhilarating encounter on April 12, 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious against the Gujarat Titans in the 26th match of the season, held in Lucknow. With a night match atmosphere that electrified the crowd, LSG chased down the Titans' total of 180, finishing with a score of 186 for the loss of 4 wickets in just 19.3 overs, clinching the victory by 6 wickets with 3 balls still to spare.
The Gujarat Titans set a competitive score of 180 runs, thanks to the stellar performance from their batsmen. Shubman Gill, captaining the side, played a commanding innings scoring 60 runs off 57 balls, supported by Nicholas Pooran who hit 61 runs off 45 deliveries. Aiden Markram also made a significant contribution with a brisk 58 runs from 58 balls, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings. The Titans struck with notable boundaries, including 13 fours and 8 sixes in their innings. However, the Lucknow Super Giants’ bowlers, especially the duo of Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi, made crucial breakthroughs, claiming 2 and 2 wickets respectively.
In response, LSG showcased a phenomenal batting performance. Starting strong, Sai Sudharsan scored a valuable 56 runs off 63 balls, and Shubman Gill continued his excellent form with a swift 60 runs off 57 balls. Their partnership laid a solid foundation for the chase. M Shahrukh Khan contributed with a quick-fire 11 runs off just 25 balls towards the end, while Digvesh Rathi helped maintain the momentum in the middle overs. LSG’s innings was marked by aggressive shot-making, resulting in 18 boundaries (4s) and 2 maximums (6s) as they cruised to victory with a strike rate of nearly 10 runs per over.
The bowlers from the Gujarat Titans struggled to contain the LSG batting lineup, with Prasidh Krishna being the standout, claiming 2 wickets for just 26 runs in his 4 overs. Despite a valiant effort from their bowlers, the Titans fell short, unable to defend their score.
This victory signifies the Lucknow Super Giants’ growing confidence as they continue their campaign in IPL 2025, marking an impressive performance that boosts their standings in the tournament.