Lucknow Super Giants Clinch Second Home Win with Commanding Chase Over Gujarat Titans
LSG vs GT, In Match 27 of the TATA IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) delivered a commanding all-round performance to seal a six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT), marking their second win at home this season. The match unfolded at a packed stadium buzzing with energy and anticipation—and LSG did not disappoint.
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A Strategic Shift at the Top Pays Off
With regular opener Mitchell Marsh absent, LSG reshuffled their batting order, handing opening responsibilities to skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram. The decision proved fruitful, as the duo stitched a lively 61-run stand in the powerplay, combining Markram’s elegance with Pant’s flair.
Pant fell for a brisk 21 off 18, but the platform was set. In walked Nicholas Pooran, and what followed was pure carnage.
Markram and Pooran Dominate the Chase
Aiden Markram anchored the innings with a masterful 58 off 31 balls, filled with classical strokes and impeccable timing. He laid the groundwork for the win and was rightly adjudged the Player of the Match.
But it was Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 61 off 34 that turned the tide into a wave. He took on GT’s spin attack with ruthless intent, smashing three sixes off R Sai Kishore and never allowing the bowlers to settle. His knock also earned him the Orange Cap, highlighting his consistency this season.
Ayush Badoni’s calm 28 off 20* ensured there were no hiccups in the final stretch, as LSG chased down the 181-run target with ease and composure.
GT’s Bright Start Dims Under Pressure
Earlier, Gujarat Titans had been put in to bat and started brilliantly. Shubman Gill (60 off 38) and Sai Sudharsan (56 off 37) were in sublime touch, crafting a 120-run opening stand, the first century stand of IPL 2025.
The duo dominated the powerplay and looked poised to post a massive total. But the momentum shifted dramatically after Gill’s dismissal in the 13th over to Avesh Khan.
LSG’s Bowling Comeback: Bishnoi and Thakur Shine
Once Gill fell, Ravi Bishnoi turned the match with a double-wicket over, removing both Sudharsan and Washington Sundar. His figures of 2/36 played a crucial role in pegging GT back.
At the death, it was Shardul Thakur (2/34) who put the final nail in the coffin, nearly bagging a hat-trick and limiting GT to just 60 runs in the last eight overs. His clever variations and tight lines ensured that GT ended on 180/6, well below what seemed possible at one point.
Final Scorecard Snapshot
Gujarat Titans: 180/6 (Gill 60, Sudharsan 56, Bishnoi 2/36, Thakur 2/34)
Lucknow Super Giants: 184/4 in 18.5 overs (Markram 58, Pooran 61, Badoni 28*)
Key Takeaways
- Aiden Markram’s 58 and Nicholas Pooran’s 61 led LSG’s strong chase.
- Pooran claims the Orange Cap with his fourth fifty of the season.
- GT’s 120-run opening stand was undone by a disciplined LSG bowling unit.
- Shardul Thakur’s death-over brilliance was pivotal in restricting GT.
- LSG climb up the points table, building momentum at the halfway mark of the season.
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