In a nail-biting contest at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 12, 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ended Gujarat Titans’ (GT) unbeaten run in IPL 2025 with a spectacular 6-wicket win, marking one of the most memorable clashes of the season so far.
First Innings: GT Sets a Challenging Target
After being asked to bat first, Gujarat Titans got off to a flying start. Shubman Gill (60 off 38) and Sai Sudharsan (56 off 42) stitched together a commanding 120-run partnership that set the foundation for a strong total. Despite the platform, LSG bowlers tightened the screws in the final overs.
Shardul Thakur (2/24) and Ravi Bishnoi (2/26) were clinical, preventing a final-over onslaught and limiting GT to 180/6 in their 20 overs.
Second Innings: Pooran and Markram Seal the Chase
Chasing 181, LSG looked in a bit of trouble after early wickets. However, Aiden Markram played the anchor role with a steady 58, while Nicholas Pooran turned the tide with a blistering 61 off just 23 balls, smashing six sixes in his knock.
With 12 needed in the final over, Pooran finished it in style, securing victory with three balls to spare.
🏏 Key Highlights of the Match:
- GT’s Opening Stand: 120-run partnership between Gill and Sudharsan.
- LSG’s Bowling Comeback: Middle-over brilliance from Bishnoi and Thakur.
- Pooran’s Carnage: Match-winning 61* with a strike rate of 265+.
- First Loss for GT: LSG ends their undefeated streak.
Updated IPL 2025 Points Table
| POS | TEAM | P | W | L | NR | NRR | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +1.278 | 8 |
| 2 | GT | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +1.081 | 8 |
| 3 | LSG | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +0.162 | 8 |
| 4 | KKR | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +0.803 | 6 |
| 5 | RCB | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +0.539 | 6 |
| 6 | PBKS | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +0.289 | 6 |
| 7 | RR | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | -0.733 | 4 |
| 8 | MI | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | -0.010 | 2 |
| 9 | CSK | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | -1.554 | 2 |
| 10 | SRH | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | -1.629 | 2 |
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