GT vs LSG Highlights, IPL 2025: Lucknow beat table-toppers Gujarat by 33 runs

Akash Singh to Sai Sudharsan, Back of a length and on the pads, Sai Sudharsan nudges it to deep square leg for one. 11 runs off the first over then!

Akash Singh to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! Put away! Hits the length hard but down the leg side, Sai Sudharsan flicks it away with excellent timing through backward square leg for a boundary.

Akash Singh to Sai Sudharsan, Good length and outside off, shaping away, Sai Sudharsan looks to guide it away but bunts it on the ground as the ball rolls towards the slip cordon.

Akash Singh to Shubman Gill, On a length and on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it towards mid off for a quick run. He gets off the mark as well.

Akash Singh to Sai Sudharsan, Full again and on off, Sai Sudharsan drives it firmly again but this time Abdul Samad at short covers dives to his left and gets a hand to make a good half stop. A single is taken.

Akash Singh to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR! What a start for GT! Akash Singh serves this fuller and around off. Sai Sudharsan leans onto his drive nicely and carves it over extra covers for a lovely boundary.

Welcome back to GT's response with the bat. The official IPL pet, CHAMPAK, leads the way for the players as the Lucknow Super Giants' players spread out to the field. Now, the openers of the Gujarat Titans make their way out to the crease. Shubman Gill is joined by Sai Sudharsan, who comes in as the Impact Sub in place of Prasidh Krishna. There's a substitution in the Lucknow Super Giants' camp as well, as the centurion Mitchell Marsh has been subbed out, making way for Akash Singh, who will get the second innings underway with the ball. Off we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

With the playoffs looming, GT would be very disappointed with this ordinary bowling effort, knowing that such lapses could prove costly in high-stakes matches. It is now time for their batters, to complete this mountainous task up their sleeves. If the Super Giants manage to lay siege on the Titans' top order, they will be well ahead in the game. But can they get the better of any one of Shubman Gill or Sai Sudharsan early in the first six? A very exciting run chase is up next in just a few minutes. 

Nicholas Pooran of Lucknow Super Giants is up for a quick chat with the broadcasters. He says that it is nice to contribute. Add that it has been difficult losing the last three games for them. Mentions that it was important to start well in the Powerplay and take responsibility, but you also have to respect the opposition. Says that the mid-season break did him good as he found his form again and says that it is good to see the fans out here supporting their teams and smiling after that unfortunate break. Tells that 235 is a good score, but it is also a good surface and hopes that the bowlers can execute their plans well and give them some happy moments.

The Bison powered his way to a well-earned century, smashing 100 off just 56 deliveries and cementing his place as the first overseas batter to achieve the feat this season. Meanwhile, Pooran wasted no time, blazing to his fifty in just 23 balls, piling on the misery for the Titans with his relentless hitting. As a result, the last 5 overs went for a whopping 75 runs, with only one over going under double digits in the second half of the first innings.

Rashid Khan endured another tough outing, struggling to contain the carnage as LSG’s batters ran riot. The rest of GT’s bowling attack looked out of sorts too, unable to put the brakes on the scoring or strike at crucial moments. Their premier wicket-taker, Prasidh Krishna, too, went for aplenty and wicketless, which sums up the day for them in the bowling. GT found themselves in deep waters, and with wickets in hand, Nicky P didn’t hold back, going all guns blazing to set up a high-voltage finish. 

Despite Markram's departure after a 91-run opening stand, Marsh pushed the charge forward and notched yet another fifty. Nicholas Pooran too didn't flinch a bit to flex his muscles and played a good anchor. LSG controlled the middle phase as well, as runs kept leaking, with Marsh being the real aggressor. 

The match started with a bang as both teams came out swinging, eager to take control right from the first ball. LSG’s openers, Markram and Marsh, didn’t waste any time settling in, making the most of their chances. including a couple of lucky escapes, to dominate the Powerplay, racking up 53 runs. With a solid start under their belt, the duo looked to shift gears, taking every opportunity to send the ball flying. 

A bit of an anti-climactic end to the first half, with a dot ball, but a phenomenal batting display from the Lucknow Super Giants. 17 sixes were struck in the innings, the most by the Super Giants in a match so far in the IPL. Marsh turned his strong start into a blazing century, Pooran found his groove again after a mid-season slump, and Rishabh Pant delivered a clutch cameo. Talk about a dream performance! LSG must be kicking themselves, if only this kind of firepower had arrived a few matches earlier. At the pitch report, Simon Doull and Murali Kartik mentioned that 210 is the average first inning score at this venue, so, the Super Giants have gone well past that figure. Alarm bells in the GT camp? 

Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, A dot to end the innings here! Kagiso Rabada bowls a good bouncer, on middle, Rishabh Pant fails to connect with his pull. Lucknow Super Giants finishes on on 235/2!

Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, SIX! Oh..wow! What a shot! Fuller one and angling into the leg side. Rishabh Pant backs away a bit, ducks and whips it away over the fine leg fence for a biggie. He does not even bother looking at the ball.

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, Slower again, back of a length this time, on for, Nicholas Pooran goes for the pull but misses. The batters steal a bye as Jos Buttler misses his shy at the stumps, or else Pant was a goner.

Kagiso Rabada to Nicholas Pooran, A good slower one, on a length and around off, Nicholas Pooran goes very early through his heave and misses.

Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, A wide yorker, outside off, Rishabh Pant jams it out towards mid off for a quick single.

Kagiso Rabada to Rishabh Pant, SIX! In the slot and gets the treatment! Fuller one and just on off. Rishabh Pant extends his arms to reach for it and smashes it over the long off fence for a biggie.

Kagiso Rabada to bowl the final over. He is 3-0-32-0 so far.

Arshad Khan to Nicholas Pooran, A big shout for caught behind, but turned down! Arshad Khan bowls a sharp bouncer, on middle, Nicholas Pooran looks to pull again but misses it, There is a bit of a sound as Jos Buttler grabs it behind the stumps and appeals, but it is turned down. He looks confident but they have no more reviews left.

Arshad Khan to Nicholas Pooran, SIX! Up, up and away! Short of a length and angling into the body of the batter. Nicholas Pooran gets on top of the bounce, swivels and pulls it way over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Arshad Khan to Rishabh Pant, In the blockhole, on middle, Rishabh Pant jams it out towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Arshad Khan to Rishabh Pant, A low full toss, on leg, Rishabh Pant whips it wide of fine leg for a brace.

Skipper of LSG, Rishabh Pant, is in at 4.

Arshad Khan to Mitchell Marsh, OUT! TAKEN! Arshad Khan gets a wicket now! Mitchell Marsh departs after a scintillating ton here. Full and wide outside off again, Marsh goes reaching for it to slog it away, but only manages to slice it high in the air over point. Sherfane Rutherford in the deep runs forward and dives to take a fantastic catch. Marsh departs for a towering 117 (64) and gets a standing ovation from the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, along with appreciations from the GT players as well, as he walks to the dugout. Lucknow Super Giants are 212/4!

Arshad Khan to Mitchell Marsh, Fuller one and outside off, angling away, Mitchell Marsh swings hard at it but misses. 

Arshad Khan (2-0-27-0) to bowl the 19th.

Prasidh Krishna to Mitchell Marsh, A full toss, on off, Mitchell Marsh drills it to long off for one. 18 off this over, and 35 in the last two overs for LSG!

Prasidh Krishna to Mitchell Marsh, SIX MORE! Overcorrection from Prasidh Krishna as he goes fuller, on middle. Mitchell Marsh backs away and launches it high and handsomely over the bowler's head for half a dozen more.

Prasidh Krishna to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! Into the stands! Prasidh Krishna bangs this one into the pitch, on middle. Mitchell Marsh picks up the length very early, stands tall and whacks it powerfully over the deep mid-wicket fence or a biggie.

Prasidh Krishna to Nicholas Pooran, FIFTY FOR POORAN! He gets to it in just 23 balls and this is his fifth of the season. A fiery knock from the Caribbean, and he will look to finish on a high as well. Short of a length and around off, Nicholas Pooran cuts it to point for one. Also, the 200 comes up!

Prasidh Krishna to Nicholas Pooran, Prasidh Krishna bowls a good wide yorker, outside off, Nicholas Pooran is well across and goes down to reverse scoop it but misses. It is called a wide, but Gill takes a review again here. The replay shows that the ball is outside the guidelines and UltraEdge also shows nothing. The wide call remains because Pooran moved across after the release of the ball. 

Prasidh Krishna to Mitchell Marsh, Put down! A very tough chance though! A low full toss, on off, Mitchell Marsh drills it hard and uppishly back towards the bowler. Prasidh Krishna gets his left hand on it on the follow-through but it just does not stick in. The ball hits his hand rather than him going for the catch, as it was hit very hard. A single is taken.

Prasidh Krishna to Mitchell Marsh, A good yorker, on middle, Mitchell Marsh jams it out to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Arshad Khan to Mitchell Marsh, A low full toss well outside off, Mitchell Marsh reaches out and carves it to sweeper covers for just one. Smart bowling.

Arshad Khan to Nicholas Pooran, Oh... no! Arshad Khan loses his grip and bowls a very high full toss, on middle, Nicholas Pooran slogs it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. It is called a No Ball for above waist height, but Shubman Gill has taken a review here. Ball Tracking shows that it is above the waist, and the on-field call remains. Free Hit up next.

Arshad Khan to Mitchell Marsh, HUNDRED FOR MARSH! A maiden IPL century for The Bison. This has been an exceptional knock, and he has made it look very easy here. On a length and on off, Mitchell Marsh guides it towards point for a run. Not an expressive celebration, just the raising of the bat, hugging his partner, and going back to take the guard. He also becomes the first overseas batter to score a century in this edition of the IPL. This also brings up the 100-run partnership between Marsh and Pooran!

Arshad Khan to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Put away! A low full toss, on middle, Mitchell Marsh stays in his crease, gets under it and smacks it towards the long on fence for a boundary. He moves to 99 now.

Arshad Khan to Nicholas Pooran, Uppish but safe! Short of a length and on leg, Nicholas Pooran looks to pull but gets a top edge as the ball lands in the vacant backward square leg region. They cross.

Arshad Khan to Nicholas Pooran, FOUR! Streaky, but they all count! Fuller and on middle, angling in, Nicholas Pooran has a wild slog across the line and gets an inside edge as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Arshad Khan (1-0-13-0) is back on. He replaces Sai Kishore.

Arshad Khan to Mitchell Marsh, Good length and on middle, Mitchell Marsh forces it to long on for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Nicholas Pooran, FOUR! 20 runs off the over! Overpitched and around middle, Nicholas Pooran backs away a bit and lifts it over the bowler's head for four more runs. He looks straight into Siraj and kisses his bat after hitting that shot.

Mohammed Siraj to Nicholas Pooran, SIX! That is outta here! Mohammed Siraj goes full and on the pads this time, in the slot as well. Nicholas Pooran gets his front foot out of the way and smokes it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.

Mohammed Siraj to Nicholas Pooran, Sharp bowling! A well-directed bumper this time, on off, takes off a bit, Nicholas Pooran tries to cut it away but misses. Siraj has a few strong words with Pooran without getting much in return.

Mohammed Siraj to Nicholas Pooran, Bangs in a bouncer, but too short on middle, Nicholas Pooran ducks under it. Wided.

Mohammed Siraj to Nicholas Pooran, FOUR! That's just clever batting! Pitched up but down the leg side. Nicholas Pooran goes down across and scoops it over short fine for another boundary.