GT vs LSG will be the first time Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya face off with captain armbands in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hardik-led Gujarat Titans have seven wins in ten games and are on the cusp of grabbing a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Krunal’s Lucknow Super Giants can climb to second in the points table with a win.
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host the match on Sunday at 3:30 PM.
GT vs LSG Preview |Team Analysis & Squad Details
Here’s a closer look at GT and LSG – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha are one of the most reliable opening batters in the IPL. The duo dictates terms to the bowlers in the powerplay. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya, at No 3, has found his groove this season. He has made excellent contributions with the bat in the last two matches. Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, and Rahul Tewatia have proven their worth with quality knocks in the 16th edition.
With 36 wickets between them, Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan are GT’s star players in the bowling department. Both are expected to reach 20-mark on Sunday. Noor Ahmad, on the other hand, has been outstanding. He has picked up wickets consistently and kept batters at bay too.
GT Squad
- Hardik Pandya (captain)
- Wriddhiman Saha
- Shubman Gill
- Vijay Shankar
- Abhinav Manohar
- David Miller
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohit Sharma
- Noor Ahmad
- Joshua Little
- Alzarri Joseph
- Jayant Yadav
- Odean Smith
- R Sai Kishore
- Urvil Patel
- Dasun Shanaka
- Matthew Wade
- KS Bharat
- Shivam Mavi
- Pradeep Sangwan
- B Sai Sudharsan
- Darshan Nalkande
- Yash Dayal
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
The KL Rahul-less LSG batting department faces a stiff challenge against a top-class GT bowling unit. Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, and Nicholas will have more responsibility on their shoulders. Also, Indian batters Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, and Ayush Badoni will have to up their game.
Naveen-ul-Haq and Ravi Bishnoi are two players to watch out for in the LSG bowling department. The Afghan pacer has seven wickets at an impressive economy of 6.12 in five games this season. Meanwhile, Bishnoi tops LSG’s wicket charts with 12 wickets. Left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan’s return will boost the bowling unit. He took 14 wickets in just nine outings in IPL 2022.
LSG Squad
- Krunal Pandya (captain)
- Kyle Mayers
- Deepak Hooda
- Nicholas Pooran
- Marcus Stoinis
- Ayush Badoni
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Amit Mishra
- Avesh Khan
- Naveen Ul Haq
- Mark Wood
- Quinton de Kock
- Karun Nair
- Daniel Sams
- Yash Thakur
- Swapnil Singh
- Romario Shepherd
- Prerak Mankad
- Arpit Guleria
- Manan Vohra
- Yudhvir Singh
- Krishnappa Gowtham
- Karan Sharma
- Jaydev Unadkat
GT vs LSG – Head-to-Head
GT has won all three fixtures against LSG in IPL. In the last meeting between both teams, Hardik Pandya made a gritty half-century, and the bowlers helped the Ahmedabad-based franchise successfully defend 135.
IPL 2023 Stats – GT & LSG
- Most Runs: Shubman Gill – 375 runs (GT); Kyle Mayers – 311 runs (LSG)
- Highest Wickets: Mohammed Shami & Rashid Khan – 18 wickets (GT); Ravi Bishnoi – 12 wickets (LSG)
- Most Sixes: Vijay Shankar – 12 sixes (GT); Kyle Mayers – 20 sixes (LSG)
Winner Prediction – GT vs LSG
GT is in excellent form, winning four of its last five games. However, LSG is no pushover and will make it tough for the reigning champions, who lost thrice at home this season. Hardik Pandya’s men are likely to edge IPL match 51.
Final Thoughts on GT vs LSG
With Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Marcus Stoinis, Rashid Khan, Nicholas Pooran, and many other top T20 cricketers in action, it will be a ‘Super Sunday’ at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
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