LSG vs GT Highlights: Lucknow Super Giants posted their third match on the trot to put themselves third on the points table. The KL Rahul-led side defeated Gujarat Titans by 33 runs at the Ekana Sports Complex on Sunday (April 7).
With pacer Mayank Yadav suffering a back injury early on, Yash Thakur took over with a match-winning spell of 5/30 to halt Delhi Capitals at 130 all out in response to LSG's 163/5. Read Match Highlights below

OUT! Yash Thakur claims his maiden fifer and first of IPL 2024 too as Noor (4) top edges it to the mid-on fielder for an easy catch!
LSG 130 all out Spencer 0* Noor 4 (Target 164)

CAUGHT AT DEEP SQUARE LEG! Yash pulls his length back and Tewatia goes for a pull shot straight to Pooran!
SIX! Tewatia smokes Yash for a six over deep mid-wicket fence as the pacer goes full outside off stump!
Gujarat Titans need 38 runs in 10 balls
0 0 0 0 4 1 - Rahul Tewatia is keeping all the strike now but plays four dot balls before pulling Naveen for a boundary! Yash Thakur (3/20) to bowl his final over next
Gujarat Titans need 45 runs in 12 balls
6 0 4 Wd 0 Wd 1 0 - Rahul Tewatia slams Yash Thakur for a six and a four in the over to keep GT in the chase! Naveen (1/32) to bowl his final over next!
GT 115/8 in 17 overs Tewatia 18* Spencer 0*; need 49 runs in 18 balls

CAUGHT AT LONG-ON! Umesh Yadav miscues Naveen's delivery high up the air for Quinton to complete a regulation catch. Rahul Tewatia (8*) remains the only concern for LSG now with Spencer Johnson joining him in the middle. Yash Thakur (3/7) to bowl his third over next!
Gujarat Titans need 62 runs in 24 balls

GT lose 7th wicket! Apologies for the delay in coverage due to a technical error. Gujarat Titans a looking all but out of the match as Yash Thakur delivers a double-wicket maiden, claiming the wickets of Vijay Shankar (17) and Rashid Khan in the over! Rahul Tewatia is the lone man standing now with Umesh Yadav joining him at the crease
Gujarat Titans need 71 runs in 30 balls
Just two runs off the over by Krunal Pandya! The left-arm orthodox ends his spell at 3/11. Pacer Naveen-Ul-Haq (0/11) to bowl the next over
Gujarat Titans need 82 runs in 42 balls

CAUGHT AT SHORT SQUARE LEG! Darshan Nalkande loses his wicket with a rash shot direct to Yash Thakur off the first ball of the 13th over. Krunal Pandya claims his third wicket.
Rahul Tewatia is the new man in
Krunal Pandya keeps the pressure on the two new batters with just four singles off his third over. Left-arm spinner M Siddhart (0/20) to bowl his final over next
GT 71/4 in 11 overs Vijay 7* Nalkande 4*
1 1 0 1 1 Wd 1 - Bishnoi allows just six runs from his second over while GT's chase is looking all over the place now.
One bad news for LSG among the flurry of wickets as Mayank Yadav has left the field while complaining of back pain. That explains the drop in pace by the pacer, who couldn't go beyond 141kmph tonight
GT 67/4 in 10 overs Vijay 5* Nalkande 2*

CAUGHT AT DEEP FINE LEG! BR Sharath is gone with a poor slog sweep that takes the top edge to the deep fielder to catch. Krunal Pandya strikes twice in the over. Vijay Shankar and Darshan Nalkande are the two new batters on the crease now
GT 61/4 in 9 overs Vijay 2* Nalkande 0*

CAUGHT AT DEEP SQUARE LEG! Sai Sudharsan is gone as Krunal Pandya strikes the first ball of the 9th over with a quicker one that was pulled high up in the air for Bishnoi to collect. Spinners are winning it for LSG!
GT 58/3 in 8.1 overs
End of a top over by Bishnoi with just two runs a big wicket off it! Sharath BR is the new batter in
GT 58/2 in 8 overs Sudharshan 31* Bharath 1*

CAUGHT & BOWLED! Stunning catch off his own bowling by Bishnoi as Williamson hits it straight for the bowler to dive to his right for a one-handed blinder!
GT 56/2 in 7.2 overs
Just two singles off the first over bowled by Krunal Pandya. Spin from both ends as wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi to bowl the next over
GT 56/1 in 7 overs Sudharshan 29* Williamson 1*
Kane Williamson is the new man in as an impact substitute as the Kiwi batter replaces Mohit Sharma. Left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya to bowl the next over
CLEAN BOWLED! Yash Thakur strikes with a full delivery to rattle Shubman Gill's stumps! The opening partnership folds at 54!
GT 54/1 in 6 overs Sudharshan 29* Gill 19
1 0 1 N2 NL1 0 1 N2 1 - THREE NO BALLS IN AN OVER BY SIDDHARTH! Unusual coming from an off-spinner. Seeing his long leap to the popping crease makes a bit of sense, still not convincing enough. None of the freehits were taken for runs but 12 runs come off that 9-ball over!
Pacer Yash Thaku to bowl the next over as he replaces Mayank Yadav
GT 47/0 in 5 overs Sudharsan 27* Gill 14* (Target 164)
4 0 0 4 1 4 - 13 runs off that Mayank Yadav over, who struggles to clock above 141kmph in that over, allowing Sudharsan to hit him for two fours before Shubman Gill squares cut him to the deep backward point!
GT 35/0 in 4 overs Sudharsan 21* Gill 12* (Target 164)
Siddharth bowls another tight over of four runs after Naveen was shot for two boundaries in the last over Sai Sudharsan. Mayank Yadav to bowl the next over as first change
GT 22/0 in 3 overs Sudharsan 12* Gill 8* (Target 164)
Naveen-Ul-Haq bowls the second over
Gujarat Titans need 159 runs in 114 balls
Just five runs off the first over by the left-arm orthodox!
GT 5/0 in 1 over Sudharsan 1* Gill 2* (Target 164)
Both Gujarat openers are out in the middle with Sai Sudharsan facing first ball against spinner M Siddharth, who comes on as an impact substitute for Marcus Stoinis

Gujarat Titans bowling card

LSG batting scorecard
0 6 0 0 1 1 - Just 8 runs off the final over by Spencer Johnson despite being hit for a six early on!
LSG 163/5 in 20 overs Pooran 32* Krunal 2*
SIX! Nicholas Pooran pulls Spencer Johnson for a six to the deep square leg fence again after playing a dot off the first ball while the single was available
LSG 161/5 in 19.2 overs Pooran 31* Krunal 1*
SIX! Pooran takes the sole charge of scoring as he gets on his knees to clear the deep square leg fence with a tall six! 12 runs come off the over despite Rashid taking a wicket
LSG 155/5 in 19 overs Pooran 25* Krunal 1*
CAUGHT AT DEEP MID-WICKET! Rashid Khan ends Badoni's cameo at 20 (11) as the Afghan spinner strikes first ball. Krunal Pandya joins Pooran in the middle
LSG 143/4 in 18.1 overs
His ability to bowl thunderbolts exceeding 150 kph, coupled with unwavering accuracy, has earned him accolades as the most exciting player of the season. However, despite his stellar form, LSG has struggled against GT in previous encounters, failing to secure a victory in four attempts. Mayank's performance against GT will be closely watched, especially amidst discussions about his potential inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad.
On the other hand, GT's skipper Shubman Gill has been in fine form, showcasing his batting prowess with a brilliant unbeaten 89 against Punjab Kings. As the new leader of the Titans, Gill's role in anchoring the innings will be crucial for GT's success against LSG. Additionally, GT will rely on the experience of players like Kane Williamson and Vijay Shankar to bolster their batting lineup and counter LSG's formidable bowling attack.
In terms of team composition, both sides boast a blend of seasoned veterans and promising youngsters. LSG's Likely XII includes impactful players like KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, and Devdutt Padikkal, while GT's lineup features stalwarts such as Wriddhiman Saha, Rashid Khan, and Umesh Yadav. The battle between LSG's explosive batting lineup and GT's formidable bowling attack is expected to be the highlight of the match.
With the pitch at the Lucknow venue favoring high-scoring encounters, both teams will look to capitalize on batting-friendly conditions and post competitive totals. However, the performance of spinners could be a deciding factor, considering LSG's struggles with spin bowling and GT's proficiency in the powerplay overs.
As cricket enthusiasts gear up for an evening of enthralling cricket action, all eyes will be on the Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans as they lock horns in what promises to be a captivating encounter in the IPL 2024 season.