In a thrilling encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the Lucknow Super Giants clinched a decisive 33-run victory against the Gujarat Titans (LSG vs GT) on April 7, 2024. This match, being the 21st of the IPL season, showcased a remarkable display of skill and strategy.
Let check out LSG vs GT head to head in the IPL.
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium
4 games played between the LSG vs GT at Ekana Cricket Stadium. Lucknow Super Giants has won 0 game while Gujarat Titans has won 4 games.
Toss Moment
Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and decided to Bat frist.
“Choosing to bat first on this promising wicket. Our strategy to put up a solid score and defend has been effective, so we’re sticking with it.Hearing about our 0-4 record against GT for the first time, but past results aren’t our focus. Acknowledging GT’s edge in previous seasons, it’s about looking forward now.Mayank Yadav is navigating his debut season with remarkable professionalism despite injuries. It’s crucial we support him, with experienced hands like Morne Morkel guiding our pace attack. No changes to our team lineup.”
KL Rahul, LSG Skipper
“Had we won the toss, we’d have bowled, but it’s all good. We dominated most of the previous game, though the final overs didn’t pan out as expected—a typical twist of cricket.Injury updates include Wriddhiman Saha out with a neck issue, bringing Sharath BR for his debut, and Spencer replaces Omarzai.Catching errors happen; the key is staying mentally present, ready to move past any mishaps and focus solely on the immediate task.”
Shubman Gill, GT Skipper
First Innings
Lucknow Super Giants Batting
Marcus Stoinis was the standout batsman, scoring a robust 58 off 43 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes.
Captain KL Rahul supported well with a steady 33 off 31 balls.
While Nicholas Pooran’s quickfire 32* off 22 balls helped LSG post a competitive total of 163 runs for the loss of five wickets.
Gujarat Titans Bowling
GT’s bowlers put up a fight, with Darshan Nalkande taking crucial wickets of both Stoinis and Rahul, ending with figures of 2/21 in his two overs.
Umesh Yadav also chipped in with two wickets, dismissing Quinton De Kock and Devdutt Padikkal, while Rashid Khan claimed the wicket of Ayush Badoni.
Second Innings
Gujarat Titans Batting
Chasing 164 for a win, GT’s batting lineup couldn’t withstand the pressure exerted by LSG’s bowlers.
Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 31 runs, and Rahul Tewatia contributed a gritty 30, but it wasn’t enough as GT were bowled out for 130 in 18.5 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants Bowling
Yash Thakur’s exceptional bowling, capturing five wickets for just 30 runs, dismantled GT’s batting order.
His five-wicket haul, including the scalps of key batsmen like Shubman Gill and Rahul Tewatia, proved to be the turning point of the match.
Krunal Pandya took 3 wicket for 11 runs in 4 overs. He took Sai Sudharsan, B R Sharath and Darshan Nalkande’s wickets.
Ravi Bishnoi took 1 wicket for 8 runs in 2 overs. He took Kane Williamson’s wickets.
Man of the Match
Yash Thakur’s performance, pivotal in securing the win for LSG, earned him the ‘Man of the Match’ title.
In conclusion, LSG’s balanced approach in both batting and bowling, complemented by Thakur’s outstanding spell, led them to a well-deserved victory over GT.
This win not only adds crucial points to LSG’s tally but also boosts their confidence as they progress through the tournament.