Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow today, April 12. GT, currently topping the IPL 2025 points table with eight points, are in red-hot form. After an opening loss to Punjab Kings, Shubman Gill’s side has bounced back with four consecutive wins, including a dominant 58-run victory over Rajasthan Royals.
Meanwhile, LSG, sitting fifth in the standings, have had a mixed season so far. Skipper Rishabh Pant has struggled with the bat, averaging just 4.75. However, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran have been key contributors with the bat, while Shardul Thakur and Digvesh Rathi have impressed with the ball.
Pitch and weather report
The Ekana pitch has favoured batters this season, with an average first-innings score of 195. Historically, out of 16 IPL games at this venue, teams batting first have won eight times. A high-scoring encounter is likely today. There’s a minimal 7% chance of rain, with cloudy skies expected but no major threat of interruption. Temperatures will hover around 35°C, with relatively low humidity, ideal for the game.
