LSG vs GT 26th Match Preview of Indian Premier League 2025

Lucknow Super Giants & Gujarat Titans are set to face each other in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League 2025, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Uttar Pradesh. Let’s take a look at LSG vs GT 26th Match Preview of IPL 2025. 

Where do the teams stand currently?

Lucknow Super Giants boasts the strongest IPL batting lineup in 2025, with their powerful hitting, they are currently placed at the 5th spot on the points table. On the other hand Gujarat Titans, the team with the highest percentage in IPL are currently leading the points table, with a league record of four wins and one loss in 5 matches played, they have 8 points to their name and are not looking to fall back, in the upcoming matches. 

Challenges for the teams

Lucknow could face challenges surrounding their top-order and their bowling. If their top-order failed to perform against GT and their bowling, LSG could neither post a strong target nor could they chase it. Another challenge they could face is their underperforming bowling attack, bowlers such as Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep and Avesh Khan, not living upto their name, can be a problem for LSG in their efforts to contain GT. 

Gujarat could also face challenges which surround their batting order, GT top-order who although are in form, if they are dismissed, their middle-order which is decent could either support them or fall apart as well. 

Probable Top-performers

Nicholas Pooran: The front runner in IPL 2025’ Orange cap race, is the one to look out for in this matchup. His consistent 150+ strike rate innings are some monumental performances which makes him a strong player. 

Sai Sudharsan: Sai Sudharsan has been playing a major role for GT in IPL 2025, alongside GT’s skipper Sai has been a consistent performer as an opener and has been scoring strong scores for GT.  

Mohammed Siraj: The Bowler has been on a rampage in IPL 2025. With 10 wickets to his name, this is proving to be his revenge season after his Champions Trophy snub. 

Pitch Report for LSG vs GT for 26th Match

The Ekana surface features square boundaries of 73 and 66 meters, with a 78-meter straight boundary, making angles and placement crucial. The pitch offers minimal seam movement and limited spin (around 1.4 degrees), with true bounce aiding stroke play. However, on darker, grippier strips, timing becomes tricky, giving spinners a stronger role. The average first-innings score is 181, though that can feel challenging depending on the pitch’s nature. While pacers bowl more overs, spinners remain impactful. With just one 200+ total in recent games, it’s a ground where strategy, not just power, often defines success.

Who Will Have the Winning Advantage?

Although LSG is strong, their bowling is lacking balance and will need to work on balancing the squad, on the other hand GT is a strong and a balanced squad, but they have been putting a lot more pressure on their star performers than usual. The answer for the question, who will have the winning advantage, comes down to the toss. But one thing is sure, it’s LSG’s home match, and GT’s crucial match, that match will be an action packed clash. 

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