LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants aim to secure their third consecutive win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they face Gujarat Titans at Ekana Sports City, Lucknow on Sunday evening. The 2022 champions have emerged victorious in all four encounters against LSG since both teams’ inception two seasons ago. Assessing the form of both teams and the departure of GT’s talismanic captain Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians this season, LSG have a prime opportunity to break the negative spell against the Ahmedabad-based outfit.
A brilliant 81-run innings from Quinton de Kock set LSG on their way to a huge total of 181/5 in the last match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Marcus Stoinis (24 off 15) and Nicholas Pooran (40 off 21) also made telling contributions, providing a strong foundation for the team’s batting lineup.
But the cause for more satisfaction for captain KL Rahul was the performance of his bowlers, as they reduced RCB to 153/10 in 199.4 overs. It’s no secret that even the 181-run score is not at par at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, for this is one of the flattest pitches in India.
For Gujarat Titans, the concerning point is that they are hopping from one positive result to a negative one. They opened the season with a 6-run win over Mumbai Indians, before losing the next match against Chennai Super Kings by 63 runs. The 2022 IPL champions then beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets to make it 2-1 after three rounds but suffered a 3-wicket defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings in the last match.
LSG vs GT Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The Ekana Sports City, Lucknow is generally known for offering a slow pitch that favors the spinners and the slow balls bowlers. The deliveries tend to stay low at this venue. But there are two here, black and red soil.
Interestingly, the red soil pitch was used for the game between LSG and PBKS, where the home team, the Super Giants made 199/8 in 20 overs. Punjab didn’t find any trouble batting in the 2nd innings and looked like they could chase the total down, only for Mayank Yadav to hinder their progress. So expect runs galore again if the red soil pitch is used here in this game.
Weather Report: The month of April is when the summer starts to peak in the north part of India. It’s going to be a very hot day in Lucknow today, with the temperature likely to be more than 35°C when the match proceedings start on Sunday evening.
Rashid Khan Is Struggling To Contain Batsmen
Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 04 |
| LSG Wins | 00 |
| GT Wins | 04 |
| No Result | 00 |
Injury and availability News
Lucknow Super Giants
- Either Quinton de Kock or M Siddharth is likely to feature as the Impact player, depending on whether the Super Giants bowl or bat first.
- Nicholas Pooran will again take the field purely as a batsman, while KL Rahul will fulfill the role of wicket-keeper batsman.
- Despite his inconsistency, Devdutt Padikkal is a sure starter in the LSG Playing 11.
- The red-hot Mayank Yadav is a guaranteed inclusion in Lucknow’s lineup, having emerged as one of the standout performers of the season so far.
- Ravi Bishnoi will serve as the primary spinner for the home team.
Gujarat Titans
- Bowling is the strength of the Gujarat Titans, but they have been let down by their bowlers so far this season.
- Rashid Khan has conceded plenty of runs in the first four matches, and his form is crucial for GT’s chances of finishing in the top four.
- Kane Williamson maintained a strike rate below 120 in his first outing in IPL 2024. The New Zealand superstar will be under immense pressure to score more quickly.
- Sai Sudarshan‘s form has been one of the few positives for the 2022 IPL champions.
- Fast bowlers Umesh Yadav and Azmatullah Omarzai are leaking runs at a disastrous rate, and the onus will be on the duo to keep Quinton de Kock quiet in this match.
TOP Picks For LSG vs GT Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Quinton de Kock: The South African hitting his top form is a dangerous sign for the opponents’ bowlers. The 31-year-old scored a combined 135 runs in his last two innings, with two 50+ scores. His onslaught at the top order provide LSG with enough room to tackle the middle-overs with some precautions.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 81 runs, 56 balls (8X4s, 5X6s). - Shubman Gill: Finally, Gill roared back into form with a timely 81 runs against Punjab Kings. Although GT lost that match, Gill did what he was supposed to do, and that was to lead the charge with his batting. His form is crucial for his team’s chances of finishing in top-four.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 89* runs, 48 balls (6X4s, 4X6s). - Sai Sudarshan: Started off IPL 2024 right from where he left off IPL 2023. In fact, he has taken his game to a whole new level and is on course to better the total runs in scored during the course of last season. He is GT’s most consistent batsmen this season.
Combined IPL 2024 Stats: 160 Runs, High-Score 45. - Nicholas Pooran: The only player who can sit at the same table as Heinrich Klaasen is the West Indian power hitter. He can dispatch any ball out of the park, regardless of the bowlers’ skill set. He showcased his ability with a breathtakingly high strike rate against Royal Challengers Bangalore, amassing 40 runs off just 21 balls.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 40* runs, 21 balls (1X4s, 5X6s).
Vice-Captain Options:
- KL Rahul: Had not been for the injury he suffered during the home Test match series against England, KL Rahul might have been more at his usual self than he has been in the first four matches of IPL 2024. Still, the Indian wicket-keeper is a premium batter who can set any match on fire with his sublime batting skills.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 20 runs, 14 balls (0X4s, 2X6s). - Rashid Khan: Despite the Afghanistan superstar struggling to contain batters, he remains one of the best bowlers in the white-ball cricket. Expect him to be more precise with his game plan as he look to regain his ruthlessness back.
- Mayank Yadav: The hurricane that hit the world of cricket will be coming to the Ekana Sports City to produce another bowling spectacle. He is the prized asset for LSG and Indian cricket as well. Watch out for the speed.
IPL 2024 Stats From Last Match: 4-0-14-03.
LSG vs GT Predicted Lineups
Lucknow Super Giants Expected Playing 11: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (C/WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mayank Yadav, M Siddharth (Impact Player)
Gujarat Titans Expected Playing 11: Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill (C), Kane Williamson, Sai Sudarshan, Vijay Shankar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma, Rahul Tewati (Impact Player)
LSG vs GT Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: N Pooran, Q de Kock (VC)
- Batsmen: S Gill (C), S Sudarshan, K Williamson
- All-rounders: M Stoinis, A Omarzai, K Pandya
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, R Bishnoi, M Yadav
LSG vs GT Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: N Pooran (C), Q de Kock, KL Rahul
- Batsmen: S Sudarshan (VC), S Gill, K Williamson
- All-rounders: M Stoinis, A Omarzai
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, N Ahmad, M Yadav
Disclaimer: The above teams are based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
