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Venue and Conditions Lucknow, April 22, 2023: The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is all set for an intense IPL encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) today. Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their recent performances as they aim to secure crucial points on the IPL points table.
The pitch at the Ekana Stadium is expected to provide a different dynamic to the game, with low-scoring and attritional contests on the cards. The curators are doing their best to manage the dry square, and the players can expect a challenging afternoon match in Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants: Team News and Tactics Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to build on their recent victory against Jaipur on a slow pitch. West Indian all-rounder Kyle Mayers played a crucial role in that game, scoring a half-century at a strike rate of 120. Avesh Khan also shined in the game, picking up vital wickets. LSG will hope to carry this momentum into the match against GT and secure their first-ever win against the defending champions.
Probable XI: KL Rahul(c), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran(w), Ayush Badoni, Naveen-ul-Haq, Avesh Khan, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans: Team News and Tactics Gujarat Titans are coming back from a five-day break, and this encounter could offer an opportunity for a fresh start to their inconsistent campaign. GT will be keen to exploit the pitch conditions, as their strength lies in keeping the dot-ball percentage to a minimum, rather than relying on big hits.
Probable XI: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar/Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami, Mohit Sharma/Noor Ahmad
Key Stats and Matchups
- In their last encounter, LSG was bowled out for a mere 82 runs in just 14 overs by GT.
- KL Rahul has a poor record against Mohammed Shami in IPL: 18 balls, 13 runs, 2 dismissals.
- Avesh Khan has had success against GT’s Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya, dismissing them twice each in previous encounters.
The stage is set for an intriguing battle between two talented teams, each hoping to assert dominance on a tricky surface. Fans will be eager to see which side comes out on top in this exciting IPL 2023 encounter.
