- Match: Gujarat Titans vs. Lucknow Super Giants
- Date: May 22, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Match Overview
Two teams are on opposing sides going into Match 64 of the 2025 Indian Premier League. Gujarat Titans (GT) are on a roll, at the top of the table, while Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are out of the playoffs. GT has 9 wins from 12 matches and has secured their playoff spot and is now looking for a top two finish. LSG is 7th with 5 wins and will be playing for pride in this match.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Type: Flat with good bounce; aids stroke-making early and offers turn later.
Ideal Strategy: Bat first. Teams batting first have won all 5 games here this season.
Average 1st Innings Score: 170+
Expected 1st Innings Total: 200+
Rain Forecast: 25% chance
Temperature: 29-41°C
Team Form and Points Table Standing
| Team12 | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 12 | 9 | 3 | 18 | +0.795 | 1st |
| LSG | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -0.506 | 7th |
Head-to-Head Stats
Matches Played: 6
GT Wins: 4
LSG Wins: 2
No Result: 0
GT will be out to avenge their six-wicket loss to LSG earlier this season at Ekana Stadium.
Key Players to Watch
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Sai Sudharsan (Impact Player—Batter)
617 runs in 12 matches (Orange Cap Holder)
Form: Consistent, aggressive, match-winner
Prasidh Krishna (Bowler)
21 wickets in 12 matches (Purple Cap contender)
Key new-ball threat; dangerous on seam-friendly pitches
Shubman Gill (Captain & Opener)
Calm leader and explosive top-order player
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Mitchell Marsh & Aiden Markram
115-run stand in last match; top-order threats
Rishabh Pant (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
Yet to find form this season — redemption game?
Nicholas Pooran
Showed early promise but faded lately.
Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi
The bowling unit must deliver early breakthroughs.
Tactical Matchups
GT Top Order vs. LSG Seamers:
When GT's top order faces off against LSG's seamers, Buttler, Gill, and Sudharsan will aim to counter the LSG new-ball attack, which has been a bit too generous with runs lately.
Rashid Khan vs. Pant & Pooran: Whether LSG chooses to chase or bat first, Rashid has the means to destroy their brittle middle order.
Krishna & Siraj vs. Markram & Marsh: A crucial opening encounter; LSG's brittle middle order might disintegrate if they lose wickets in the powerplay.
Match Prediction Analysis
GT has all the momentum: form, confidence, and home advantage. Their opening pair is firing on all cylinders, and even without Rashid at his best or Rabada fully available, they’ve dominated teams.
LSG, meanwhile, have lacked consistency and depth. Their middle order has been brittle, and key bowlers have failed to contain opposition batters. With Digvesh Singh suspended and little to play for but pride, they’ll have to take big risks.
Predicted Scenarios
If GT wins the toss and bats first:
Powerplay Score: 60–70
Total Score: 200–215
Result Prediction: GT to win—bowling first at Ahmedabad is a risk, and GT will want scoreboard pressure.
If LSG wins the toss and bats first:
Powerplay Score: 70–80
Total Score: 215–230
Result Prediction: LSG has a slight edge—only if Marsh and Markram fire and bowlers contain GT's top order.
Best Batter Prediction
Sai Sudharsan (GT):
In red-hot form and dominating every bowling lineup. Will be the anchor and accelerator if GT bats first.
Best Bowler Prediction
Prasidh Krishna (GT):
Bowling with aggression and precision. Expect him to pick up early wickets and set the tone in the powerplay.
Final Prediction
Winner: Gujarat Titans (GT)
Match Odds:
Win Probability: GT 61% | LSG 39%
Likely Result: GT wins batting first.
Dark Horse: If LSG bats first and scores 215+, they could spring a surprise.
Betting Odds from Stake.com
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- Bet on GT to win if they bat first.
- Consider over 200.5ns in the 1st innings.
- Player Prop: Sai Sudharsan—Over 35.5 Runs
