Lucknow Super Giants Clinch Victory Over Gujarat Titans in a Thrilling Chase at Ekana Stadium
Match 26 | IPL 2025 | 12 April | Lucknow
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium witnessed a high-octane clash as the Lucknow Super Giants triumphed over Gujarat Titans by 6 wickets in a nail-biting finish with just three balls to spare.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 180/6 | 20.0 Overs |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 186/4 | 19.3 Overs |
| Result | LSG won by 6 wickets |
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| Lucknow Super Giants defeated Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets in Match 26 at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on 12 April 2025. |
Gujarat Titans Set the Stage with 180/6
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Gujarat Titans rode on a solid opening stand between Shubman Gill (60 off 38) and Sai Sudharsan (56 off 37). The duo added a commanding 120-run partnership, giving Gujarat a powerful launchpad.
However, after their dismissals in quick succession, Titans struggled to maintain the momentum. Key wickets at crucial junctures, including Jos Buttler (16 off 14) and Sherfane Rutherford (22 off 19), slowed down the innings. Contributions from Shahrukh Khan (11)* and Rashid Khan (4)* helped them close at a competitive 180/6.
Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers for Lucknow with 2/34, ably supported by Ravi Bishnoi (2/36) and Digvesh Singh (1/30).
Gujarat Titans Innings – 180/6 (20 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | 60 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 157.89 | c Markram b Avesh Khan |
| Sai Sudharsan | 56 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 151.35 | c Pooran b Bishnoi |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 114.29 | c Thakur b Digvesh Singh |
| Washington Sundar | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | b Bishnoi |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 22 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 115.79 | lbw b Thakur |
| Shahrukh Khan | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 183.33 | not out |
| Rahul Tewatia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Markram b Thakur |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 | not out |
Extras: 9 (w 9)
Total: 180/6 in 20 overs
Bowling – Lucknow Super Giants
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 | 9 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9.0 | 6 |
| Digvesh Singh | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 5 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.0 | 6 |
| Akash Deep | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.0 | 4 |
| Aiden Markram | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15.0 | 0 |
Markram & Pooran Power Lucknow to a Confident Chase
In response, Lucknow Super Giants put on a composed and calculated chase, reaching 186/4 in 19.3 overs.
The innings was anchored by a brilliant knock from Aiden Markram, who scored a blistering 58 off 31 balls before falling to Prasidh Krishna. He was well-supported by skipper Rishabh Pant (21 off 18) and the explosive Nicholas Pooran, who lit up the stadium with 61 off 34, smashing 7 sixes.
A calm and collected finish by Ayush Badoni (28 off 20)* and Abdul Samad (2 off 3)* ensured that Lucknow crossed the finish line without further hiccups.
Prasidh Krishna was the standout bowler for Gujarat with 2/26, while Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar chipped in with one wicket each.
Lucknow Super Giants Innings – 186/4 (19.3 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 58 | 31 | 9 | 1 | 187.10 | c Gill b Prasidh Krishna |
| Rishabh Pant (c)(wk) | 21 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 116.67 | c Sundar b Prasidh Krishna |
| Nicholas Pooran | 61 | 34 | 1 | 7 | 179.41 | c Shahrukh Khan b Rashid Khan |
| Ayush Badoni | 28 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 140.00 | not out |
| David Miller | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 | b Washington Sundar |
| Abdul Samad | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | not out |
Extras: 9 (w 8, b 1)
Total: 186/4 in 19.3 overs
Bowling – Gujarat Titans
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Dots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 | 11 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 | 10 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 7 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 12.50 | 5 |
| Mohd Arshad Khan | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 | 7 |
| Sai Kishore | 1.3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 23.33 | 0 |
Top Performers
- Aiden Markram (LSG): 58 (31), 9x4s
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 61 (34), 7x6s
- Prasidh Krishna (GT): 4-0-26-2
- Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): 4-0-36-2
- Shubman Gill (GT): 60 (38), anchored the innings
Key Highlights:
- Player of the Match: Likely between Markram and Pooran for their game-changing knocks.
- Turning Point: Pooran’s 61-run blitz, particularly his flurry of sixes, swung the momentum decisively in Lucknow’s favor.
- Bowling Efforts: Though Gujarat had a decent total, their bowling lacked the sting to contain Lucknow's power-packed middle order.
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