LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Lucknow Pitch Report & IPL 2025 Live Streaming

It’s time for a weekend double-header, and the action kicks off with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) locking horns with Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 26 of IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. While GT have quietly climbed to the top of the table with four consecutive wins, LSG are riding a two-match winning streak and will be eager to extend their form at home, a venue where results have been mixed this season.

Match Details: LSG vs GT

• Date: April 12, 2025
• Time: 15:30 IST
• Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
• Head-to-head: LSG 1 – 4 GT
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar & Star Sports Network

Ekana Stadium Pitch & Venue Report

The Lucknow surface has been a puzzle for home sides, with both red and black soil pitches producing contrasting games this season. For this day game, expect a slightly slower pitch with spin playing a bigger role than pace. While both surfaces were being prepared, focus on the black soil strip closer to the matchday could mean less bounce and more grip for spinners.

Pitch Type	Spin-friendly (black soil likely)
Weather	Hot and dry
Dimensions	Square – 58m & 51m; Straight – 65m
Avg 1st Innings	151 (IPL 2024-25)
Avg 2nd Innings	126

LSG – Team News & Tactics

Injuries/Unavailability:
Mayank Yadav remains out due to injury.

Key Matchups:

• Avesh Khan vs Gill/Shahrukh: Avesh has dominated GT’s top and middle-order, especially Shahrukh Khan (2 dismissals in 7 balls).
• Ravi Bishnoi vs Jos Buttler: Could be a key battle in the middle overs if Buttler drops anchor.

Probable XII:
Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Rishabh Pant (C), Ayush Badoni, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi

GT – Team News & Tactics

Injuries/Unavailability:
Kagiso Rabada is still unavailable due to personal reasons.

Key Matchups:

• Rashid Khan vs Nicholas Pooran: Pooran has struck 24 sixes this season, but Rashid has dismissed him twice in T20s while maintaining a decent economy.
• Siraj vs Pant: Siraj has dismissed Pant 4 times in 43 balls — could be a go-to option for GT.

Probable XII:
Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Sai Sudharsan, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya/Washington Sundar

LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction Team, Fantasy Tips

Wicketkeepers

Player	Notes
Nicholas Pooran (C/VC)	In brutal form, 24 sixes already. Hasn’t struggled against GT bowlers.
Jos Buttler	Dangerous at No.3, though Avesh could be a threat up front.

Batters

Player	Notes
Aiden Markram	Matchups look good, but needs to see off Siraj early.
Shubman Gill	Modest record at this venue, but safe fantasy pick.
Sai Sudharsan (C/VC)	Comfortable against spin, and has fared well at Ekana before. Is as consistent as anyone

Allrounders

Player	Notes
Mitchell Marsh (C/VC)	Feast-or-famine so far this season; 4 50+ scores in 5 games.
Sai Kishore	Quietly consistent — 2 wickets per game this season.

Bowlers

Player	Notes
Avesh Khan	Excellent matchup record vs Gill, Shahrukh, and Buttler.
Mohammed Siraj	10 wickets in last 4 matches; thrives on early movement.
Prasidh Krishna	Hard-length specialist — day game conditions should assist him.
Digvesh Rathi	Has been picking wickets regularly with his mystery spin.

Key Matchups to Watch LSG vs GT

Batter	Bowler	Runs	Balls	Wkts	Avg	SR
Shahrukh Khan	Avesh Khan	4	7	2	2.00	57.14
Shubman Gill	Avesh Khan	64	51	2	32.0	125.5
Rishabh Pant	Mohammed Siraj	82	43	4	20.5	190.7

Top Captain/Vice-Captain Picks LSG vs GT

• Nicholas Pooran – In red-hot touch, and a relatively safe matchup profile against GT’s bowlers.
• Mitchell Marsh – Form player with 4 half-centuries; gets overs with the ball too.
• Sai Kishore – Key spin option in what’s expected to be a spin-friendly pitch.