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Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets (Img: Internet)
Lucknow: Gujarat Titans registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League 2026 clash at Lucknow on Sunday. The visitors chased down a target of 165 with ease, finishing the game in 18.4 overs with eight balls to spare.
Gujarat’s win was built on a disciplined bowling effort that restricted Lucknow to 164/8 in 20 overs. Prasidh Krishna led the attack with an impressive spell, troubling the LSG middle order.
Support came from Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Ashok Sharma, who chipped in with timely wickets. Despite a few starts, Lucknow’s batters failed to convert them into significant scores.
Aiden Markram top-scored with 30, while skipper Rishabh Pant managed 18. Contributions from Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad and Mukul Choudhary remained modest, leaving the side short of a competitive total.
In response, Gujarat lost an early wicket but quickly regained control through a match-defining 84-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler. The duo paced the chase perfectly, neutralising any pressure from the opposition.
Buttler looked in commanding form, striking boundaries with ease, while Gill anchored the innings with composure. Both batters brought up half-centuries, effectively taking the game away from Lucknow.
Although Gujarat lost a couple of wickets towards the end, the result was never in doubt. Rahul Tewatia and Washington Sundar ensured there were no late hiccups, guiding the team across the line comfortably.
The victory boosts Gujarat Titans’ position in the IPL 2026 standings, helping them climb up the points table, while Lucknow Super Giants will look to regroup after a below-par performance.
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Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav
Gujarat Titans Playing XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna
