LSG vs GT IPL 2023 Match Preview
(Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans)
KL Rahul's Team Building Momentum Against Struggling Defending Champions.
LSG - In the last game, KL Rahul's team won by 10 runs, which was a great performance. Defending an average total against the strong batting line-up of Rajasthan Royals added to their confidence. KL Rahul is also in good form and wants to continue leading from the front to maintain their momentum. The team will rely on their opening pair of Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul, who have scored a total of 400 runs. However, the middle order, comprising of Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, and Marcus Stoinis, needs to step up as they haven't performed well this season. The lower order, consisting of Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya, provides some firepower to the team.
Naveen-ul-Haq and Yudhvir Singh will lead the bowling attack and aim for early breakthroughs. Avesh Khan and Marcus Stoinis are also confident after their good performance in the previous game. Ravi Bishnoi and Amit Mishra strengthen the team's bowling attack, and they are expected to perform well. Overall, the team has a good balance of batting and bowling, and they will be looking to build on their recent success.
GT - Hardik Pandya's team has been struggling lately, losing two out of their last three games, including a 3-wicket defeat to the Rajasthan Royals in their previous match. As defending champions, they will be looking to bounce back and Pandya will rely on his knowledge of Lucknow's strengths to expect a strong performance from his players. The opening pair of Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill has been performing well, and they need to provide a solid start. Sai Sudharsan has been filling in for the injured Kane Williamson and needs to score runs with Pandya and David Miller in the middle order. The team's fortunes have been affected by Rahul Tewatia's lack of form, and he needs to score quickly in partnership with Abhinav Manohar and Rashid Khan down the order.
To defend a strong top order of the opposition, Mohammad Shami and Hardik Pandya need to take wickets early in the innings. Rashid Khan has been a key bowler with 11 wickets but has lacked consistency, and he needs to bowl tightly to support the team. The team's bowling attack is strong, with Alzarri Joseph, Mohit Sharma, and Noor Ahmed in the lineup. The team needs to work together to improve their performance and get back to winning ways.
Venue pitch status
The pitch at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is a favorable ground for batsmen who exhibit selective stroke-making. Due to the nature of the pitch, the ball tends to stop, providing spinners with an advantage at this venue. Moreover, the straight boundaries are lengthy, necessitating batsmen to time their shots precisely.
NOTE : The pitch is slow and with the game being played in the afternoon, there is little chance of dew in the second innings. Batting second can be challenging due to the sluggish pitch, and therefore, the team winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first.
Post TOSS
The side winning the toss will opt to BAT first.
Average 1st Inning score
The Super Giants' only fitness issue pertains to Mark Wood's illness.
On other hand, Titans have no injury concerns at present.
Head to Head
Recent five matches
Expected Playing XII (Batting order)
Lucknow Super Giants
Gujarat Titans
Stat Facts
- In their IPL encounters, KL Rahul has faced Mohammed Shami for 18 balls, scoring only 13 runs and being dismissed twice.
- During two IPL matches played last year, Hardik Pandya faced Krunal Pandya and scored ten runs off 13 deliveries, ultimately being dismissed once.
- In T20 matches, Nicholas Pooran has the lowest strike rate of 63 among batters who have faced at least 40 deliveries from Rashid Khan.
- The Super Giants have taken the most wickets (19) in the last five overs of matches played this season compared to any other team. Additionally, their economy of 9.7 during this phase is tied for the second-best in the league.
- In their previous match against GT, LSG were bowled out for a mere 82 runs within 14 overs.
- Avesh Khan has been successful in getting Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya out twice during their matches.
Selections for Fantasy cricket team (Dream 11)
- KL Rahul - He has been in good form lately, even scoring a fifty against the Punjab Kings in his last match in Lucknow. In six innings, he has scored 194 runs with an average of 32.33. Throughout his IPL career, Rahul has maintained an impressive average of 46.93.
- Shubman Gill - He has been the leading run-scorer for Gujarat this season, amassing 228 runs in five matches at an average of 45.60. He has scored a couple of big scores and has showcased his ability against spin bowling.
- Nicholas Pooran - He has been the most impressive middle-order batsman for the Super Giants this season. In six matches, he has scored 170 runs with an incredible strike rate of 200.00. Pooran has displayed confidence while facing both pace and spin.
- Hardik Pandya - He has been gradually regaining his form with both the bat and ball. In his most recent IPL outing, he scored 28 runs off 19 balls and took 1/24 in his four overs.
- Krunal Pandya - He has shown signs of good form this season, having picked up four wickets and scored 80 runs in six matches. His best performance came a few weeks back in Lucknow where he claimed three wickets against SunRisers Hyderabad.
- Rashid Khan - He has been the top wicket-taker for the Gujarat Titans with 11 wickets in five matches, maintaining a bowling average of 15.09. Although he has been slightly expensive at times, Rashid has also contributed to the team with the bat in the lower order.
- Ravi Bishnoi - He has emerged as the top spinner for the Super Giants, having taken eight wickets in six matches. KL Rahul has used him aggressively, often deploying him in the death overs.
Prediction for Match result
In conclusion, the today's match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans is expected to be an interesting one. Lucknow Super Giants, led by KL Rahul, is in a good form and is building momentum after their last win against Rajasthan Royals. Their opening pair of Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul has been doing well, but their middle order needs to step up. They have a good balance of batting and bowling, and they will be looking to build on their recent success. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have been struggling lately, losing two out of their last three games. As defending champions, they will be looking to bounce back. The opening pair of Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill has been performing well, but their middle order has been inconsistent. The team's bowling attack is strong, and they need to work together to improve their performance. The pitch is slow, and the team winning the toss is expected to choose to bat first. Overall, the match is expected to be a closely fought one, and fans can expect a thrilling encounter between the two sides.