Gujarat Titans need a win in their last two matches to ensure a Top 2 finish and a cushion of Qualifier 1.
GT vs LSG LIVE Score, IPL 2025: GT won the toss and opted to bowl first on a green-top Ahmedabad wicket. All eyes will be on Rishabh Pant, and if he can get some runs under his belt.
The race for IPL 2025 playoffs is over. But the race for Qualifier 1 is still on. Gujarat Titans, who have already sealed a playoff slot, will host Lucknow Super Giants in Ahmedabad. LSG are knocked out. But GT can’t be complacent as a win can take them closer to a Top-2 finish and thus, ensures a place in Qualifier 1. As a spot in Qualifier 1 offers a team cushion to undo their mistake and still make the final, it will be important for GT, who will be without Jos Buttler who will join the England squad for national duty and miss the playoffs.
For LSG, they will play for pride, and perhaps, captain Rishabh Pant will aim to return to form. Pant has had an abysmal run in IPL 2025, and he would aim to amend that.
Match Details
- Match: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2025
- Date: May 22, 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network/ JioHotstar app & website
GT vs LSG Match Preview
Gujarat Titans, with 18 points from 12 games, have already sealed a playoff spot and are now eyeing a top-two finish. Led by Shubman Gill, GT have been consistent. While their Top 3 have scored the bulk of runs, Shubman and Sai Sudharsan’s opening pair is a nightmare for opposition bowlers for their consistency. Their bowlers too have stepped up, making them a well-balanced unit. However, GT’s middle order is still somehow untested, and that could be a problem.
In contrast, Lucknow Super Giants, under Rishabh Pant, are out of the playoff race after a string of losses, sitting seventh with five wins from 12 matches. However, in their last meeting, LSG beat GT by six wickets in Lucknow. Aiden Markram led the way and that offers hope. However, with inconsistency throughout the line-up, including batting, bowling and fielding, Pant & Co need a solid all-round performance. To make things worse, LSG’s top wicket-taker Digvesh Rathi is suspended for the match.
Recent Form
- Gujarat Titans: W W L W W (4 wins in last 5 matches, 18 points from 12 games)
- Lucknow Super Giants: L L L L W (4 consecutive losses, eliminated from playoffs)
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch in Ahmedabad is typically a batting paradise, offering good pace and bounce. Scores above 180 are common, but spinners often find assistance in the middle overs due to the large boundaries. Teams batting first have a slight edge, as chasing can be tricky under lights if dew is absent. Expect a high-scoring game unless bowlers exploit early movement.
GT vs LSG Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches: 6
- GT Wins: 4
- LSG Wins: 2
- At Ahmedabad: GT have won the only encounter in Ahmedabad.
Predicted Playing 11
- Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.
- Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna/ Shahrukh Khan
- Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(c&wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
- Impact Player: William O’Rourke/ Mitchell Marsh
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