GT vs LSG, IPL 2023 Match 51: Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

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Table-toppers Gujarat Titans host Lucknow Super Giants in match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 7) with the match set to start at 3:30 PM IST.

Hardik Pandya's defending champions GT head into the match on the back of their seventh win of this season, while LSG led by Krunal Pandya are fresh from a No Result. GT has won 7 in 10, whereas LSG has won 5 and had one No Result in 10.

The two sides met earlier this season at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajapyee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, where GT registered a 7-run win over LSG with Hardik Pandya, Mohit Sharma and Noor Ahmad starring for the reigning champions.

Now, the two sides will clash in the reverse fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which will host it's sixth match of the season. GT have lost three and won two so far at their home.

GT opened the season with a 6-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at the venue, but suffered a couple of 3-wicket defeats to Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in their most recent home fixture.

The reigning champions, however, bounced back with a 55-run win over Mumbai Indians before the 5-run loss to Delhi Capitals in the most recent outing which was a low-scoring thriller at home.

Ahead of GT vs LSG 2023 meeting at the Narendra Modi Stadium, we take a look at the pitch report and weather forecast for the day as some parts of the country have received summer showers.

Ahmedabad weather forecast on Sunday, May 7

A sunny day with max temperature of 39^o C even during the playing hours. While there is prediction for showers on the previous day, there is no chance of rain on matchday. So, weather is unlikely to play spoilsport in Sunday's match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants.

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium has been batting friendly so far, but has provided a little assistance for new ball bowlers. The average score batting first in IPL at the venue is 165. Among the five matches hosted at the venue in 2023 season, the teams chasing came out on top three times.

GT chased down a target of 179 set by CSK with 4 balls to spare, while KKR pulled off a 205 run chase against GT followed by RR completing a 178 run chase. However, GT defended 207 against MI, who could only reach 152. In the most recent match, GT struggled to chase 131 against DC.

As per the venue history, the chasing teams have had the most success with teams batting second winning on most occasions. So, the captain winning the toss do not hesitate to bowl first at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but the choice may change when the match in played in afternoon.

Narendra Modi Stadium IPL stats and record

Matches: 23

Batting First Won: 10

Chasing Won: 13

Highest Total: 207/6 by GT vs MI in 2023 | 207/7 by KKR vs GT in 2023

Highest Run Chase: 207/7 by KKR vs GT in 2023

Lowest Total: 102 All Out by RR vs SRH in 2014

Lowest Total Defended: 130 by LSG vs GT in 2023

Average 1st Innings Score: 165

GT Record in Narendra Modi Stadium

GT Played: 6

GT Won: 3

GT Lost: 3

GT Won Batting First: 1

GT Won Chasing: 2

GT Highest Total: 207

GT Lowest Total: 125