Poor man's Power-Packed Performance

In a nail-biting match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) overcame a target of 181 runs posted by Gujarat Titans (GT), winning a six-wicket match in 19.3 overs. The match hero was Nicholas Pooran, who played a dazzling innings, scoring 61 runs off 34 balls. His attacking batting featured a shower of boundaries and sixes, taking LSG to their second victory of the IPL 2025 season.

Pant's Struggles Continue

LSG's skipper, Rishabh Pant, struggled with the bat as well. Playing an opening stint in the absence of Mitchell Marsh, Pant could only score 21 runs off 18 balls before getting out. Although he tried, Pant has still not found his touch this season, and the form is a worry for the team.

GT's Solid Batting Start

In the match, Gujarat Titans scored a fighting total of 180/6 in their 20 overs. The innings were held together by solid half-centuries from Shubman Gill (60) and Sai Sudharsan (56), who laid the foundation for GT. Their partnership was marked by classy shot selection and timing, making it tough for LSG to chase.​

LSG's Bowling Highlights

LSG's bowlers delivered a good show, especially during the death overs. Shardul Thakur played a key role in curbing GT's scoring, taking two crucial wickets in the last over of the innings. His performance made sure that GT was not able to pick up the pace further, making the target achievable for LSG's batsmen.

With this win, Lucknow Super Giants keep gathering steam in IPL 2025, while Gujarat Titans will try to regroup and come back stronger in their next matches.