GT are a settled, confident unit returning to home conditions that suit their strengths. With a playoff berth secured, they now chase the all-important top-two finish.
After storming into the IPL 2025 playoffs with a commanding victory over Delhi Capitals, the Gujarat Titans (GT) return to their home fortress for Match 61 — a key fixture that could determine their chances of securing a top-two finish. On the other hand, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) arrive in Ahmedabad playing for pride after their playoff hopes were dashed in their previous outing.
While the playoffs race is sealed in terms of teams, the battle for the top two continues — and GT, with two games remaining at home, are firmly in the hunt. LSG, however, will look to disrupt those ambitions while giving a few players from their bench some much-needed game time.
Match Details: GT vs LSG
Detail
Info
Match
Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants
Date
May 22, 2025
Time
7:30 PM IST
Venue
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Broadcast
Star Sports Network & JioHotstar
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
Ahmedabad has consistently dished out batting-friendly tracks, particularly in the first innings. The venue has large square boundaries but offers good pace and carry, which brings fast bowlers into the game — especially the “hit-the-deck” variety like Prasidh Krishna. Batting second has seen some struggle during the PowerPlay but eases as dew sets in.
Aspect
Details
Surface Type
Good batting surface with bounce
Par First Innings Score
190+
Spin Assistance
Minimal – slow bowlers need variations
Boundaries
Square: 63m & 68m
Ideal Strategy
Bat first if possible, pace bowlers in play
GT vs LSG: Head-to-Head Record
Matches
GT Wins
LSG Wins
6
4
2
Probable XIs: GT vs LSG
Gujarat Titans Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
Lucknow Super Giants Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, William O’Rourke
GT vs LSG Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Wicketkeeper
Jos Buttler – Hammered LSG bowlers in the past; averages 72.5 at this venue with three fifties and one century.
Nicholas Pooran – Has struggled recently but can finish the season on a high.
Batters
Shubman Gill (C/VC) – Venue specialist (55.45 avg, 5 fifties, 3 hundreds); negative matchups vs Avesh and Shardul though.
Sai Sudharsan (C/VC) – IPL 2025’s top run-scorer; averages 56.62 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Aiden Markram (C/VC) – LSG’s most consistent batter this season; over 400 runs with five fifties. Slightly underwhelming at this venue but great matchups vs GT bowlers.
All-rounders
Mitchell Marsh – Second-highest run-getter for LSG; great pace game, can bowl if needed.
Ayush Badoni – Under-the-radar pick with four 30+ scores in last five games.
Shardul Thakur – LSG’s second-best wicket-taker (13 wickets); positive history vs GT middle order.
Bowlers
Prasidh Krishna (C/VC) – Highest wicket-taker of the season; exploits bounce here.
Kagiso Rabada – 8 wickets in 6 games in Ahmedabad; strong matchup vs Pooran.
Avesh Khan – Struggles with the economy but dismisses big names (Gill, Buttler, Shahrukh).
Mohammed Siraj – PowerPlay specialist; 6 wickets in the last 4 at this venue.
Key Player Battles
Pant vs GT Bowlers
Bowler
Runs
Balls
Dismissals
Avg
SR
Siraj
87
47
4
21.75
185.1
Rashid Khan
120
107
3
40
112.1
Prasidh Krishna
31
21
2
15.5
147.6
Pooran vs GT Bowlers
Bowler
Runs
Balls
Dismissals
Avg
SR
Rashid Khan
87
72
3
29.0
120.8
Kagiso Rabada
55
42
4
13.75
130.9
Buttler vs LSG Bowlers
Bowler
Runs
Balls
Dismissals
Avg
SR
Avesh Khan
50
30
3
16.66
166.6
Shardul Thakur
99
67
2
49.5
147.8
Gill vs LSG Bowlers
Bowler
Runs
Balls
Dismissals
Avg
SR
Avesh Khan
66
54
3
22.0
122.2
Shardul Thakur
66
51
3
22.0
129.4
Captaincy Picks: GT vs LSG Dream11
Sai Sudharsan – Orange Cap holder, venue beast.
Shubman Gill – Massive record at home, especially batting first.
Prasidh Krishna – Form bowler of the season with bounce-friendly conditions.
Jos Buttler – Proven match-winner at Narendra Modi Stadium.
GT vs LSG Live Streaming & Telecast
Watch the live coverage of the IPL 2025 Match 61 between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming is available on JioHotsar.