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Lucknow Super Giants Outclass Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025: Markram and Pooran Steal the Show

Summary

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) put up an impressive all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Titans (GT) by six wickets in the 26th match of the IPL 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Aiden Markram's scintillating half-century and Nicholas Pooran’s explosive batting powered LSG to chase down GT's 180-run target with ease. Jason Holder's strategic bowling and the composed LSG batting lineup proved too strong for Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans.

Scorecard

Gujarat Titans Innings: 180/6 (20 overs)

• Shubman Gill: 60 (38)

• Sai Sudharsan: 56 (37)

• Shardul Thakur: 3/20

• Ravi Bishnoi: 2/36

Lucknow Super Giants Innings: 186/4 (19.3 overs)

• Aiden Markram: 58 (31)

• Nicholas Pooran: 61 (34)

• Prasidh Krishna: 2/26

• Rashid Khan: 1/35

Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran Guide Lucknow Super Giants to a Confident Victory

The IPL 2025 has continued to produce thrilling encounters, and the latest clash between Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans was no exception. The game held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow turned into a perfect showcase of calculated aggression, cricketing intelligence, and individual brilliance especially from LSG’s star performers Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran.

Winning the toss and opting to bowl first, LSG executed their plans perfectly. With the pitch offering true bounce and some help for the spinners later in the innings, the LSG bowling attack ensured that GT couldn’t completely run away with the game despite a threatening start from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan Lay a Strong Platform for Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans began their innings with a clear strategy of building partnerships. Skipper Shubman Gill once again stood tall for his side with an elegant 60 runs off 38 balls, playing some classic strokes through the off-side. Alongside him, Sai Sudharsan played a vital knock of 56, rotating the strike efficiently and capitalizing on bad deliveries.

However, their dismissals in quick succession pegged GT back at a crucial stage. Bishnoi’s clever variations and Avesh Khan’s disciplined lines restricted the scoring rate in the middle overs, preventing the Titans from crossing the 200-run mark.

Shardul Thakur’s Golden Arm Strikes for LSG

Shardul Thakur once again proved why he is called 'Lord' by his fans. His knack of picking up crucial wickets came to the fore when he removed Sherfane Rutherford and Rahul Tewatia in the death overs. Thakur’s figures of 3 for 20 were instrumental in keeping GT to a par score of 180.

Digvesh Rathi and Ravi Bishnoi also played supporting roles, ensuring that GT batters found it difficult to break free in the latter half of the innings.

Aiden Markram Sets the Tone for Lucknow's Chase

Lucknow Super Giants' run chase began with a mix of caution and intent. While skipper Rishabh Pant fell early for 21, it was Aiden Markram who shifted the momentum in LSG's favor. Markram’s 58-run knock off just 31 deliveries was laced with elegant drives, fierce pulls, and innovative stroke play.

His partnership with Pooran, worth 58 runs, was the backbone of LSG's chase. Markram showed his class against both pace and spin, ensuring LSG stayed ahead of the required run rate.

Nicholas Pooran Continues His Explosive Form

If Markram laid the foundation, it was Nicholas Pooran who put the final nails in the GT coffin. Pooran has been in dream form in IPL 2025, and this innings was no different. His blistering 61 off 34 balls featured clean hitting, excellent placement, and smart rotation of strike.

Pooran’s calculated aggression against Rashid Khan, GT's trump card, was a treat for the Lucknow crowd. The Caribbean powerhouse showed once again why he is one of the most dangerous batters in T20 cricket today.

GT Bowlers Struggle to Contain LSG’s Middle Order Power

Despite having a strong bowling unit featuring Rashid Khan, Prasidh Krishna, and Mohammed Siraj, Gujarat Titans struggled to maintain pressure on the LSG batters. Rashid Khan picked up the key wicket of Pooran but leaked 35 runs in his four overs, a rarity for the Afghan leggie.

Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers for GT with figures of 2 for 26, but it wasn’t enough to prevent LSG from marching towards victory.

LSG Clinch Crucial Win with 3 Balls to Spare

David Miller and Ayush Badoni ensured there were no last-minute hiccups, steering LSG home comfortably. With this win, Lucknow Super Giants not only secured two vital points but also boosted their confidence going deeper into the tournament.