Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 19th match of IPL 2026. This Sunday afternoon clash at the Ekana Stadium marks a critical juncture for both teams as they look to solidify their positions in the top half of the table.
The momentum is firmly with the Lucknow Super Giants, who enter this fixture following a sensational last-ball heist against KKR at Eden Gardens. Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, LSG has found a new hero in young Mukul Choudhary, while veteran names like Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran provide the necessary middle-order muscle. LSG will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage to make it three wins in a row.
The Gujarat Titans, captained by Shubman Gill, have had a roller-coaster season so far. While their top order—featuring Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler—has shown glimpses of brilliance, their death bowling remains a glaring concern. GT’s success will depend heavily on whether their world-class spinners, Rashid Khan and R. Sai Kishore, can exploit the tacky Lucknow surface during the afternoon heat.
LSG vs GT IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: April 12; 3:30 pm IST / 10 am GMT
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
LSG vs GT, Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Matches played: 7 | LSG won: 3 | GT won: 4 | No result/Tied: 0
Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is notorious for being one of the more challenging tracks in the tournament. Expect a black soil pitch that starts off decent for batting but slows down significantly as the game progresses. In an afternoon game (3:30 PM IST), the heat will dry out the surface, making it a paradise for spinners and slower-ball specialists. The stadium features long straight boundaries (81 meters), making it difficult for power-hitters to clear the ropes consistently. This favors disciplined bowlers who can force batters to hit toward the longer pockets. Win the toss and bat first. Chasing has historically been difficult here as the ball begins to grip and turn more in the second innings. Since it’s a day game, dew will not be a factor.
Squads
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c and wk), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahmed, Anrich Nortje, Himmat Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Naman Tiwari, Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Prabhu Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohsin Khan
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, Manav Suthar, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav, Shubman Gill, Luke Wood, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Ishant Sharma
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LSG vs GT, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- LSG wins the toss and bats first
- LSG’s powerplay score: 50-60
- LSG’s total score: 160-180
Case 2:
- GT wins the toss and bats first
- GT’s powerplay score: 40-50
- GT’s total score: 150-170
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest
