The Ekana Stadium is bracing for fireworks as Lucknow Super Giants take on Gujarat Titans in Match 26 of IPL 2025. Two teams. One rising with purpose. One storming through with precision. But only one walks away with the points—and perhaps, a stronger hold on the playoffs race.
LSG are finally hitting the notes they were always capable of. After a stuttering start, they’ve roared back with two thumping wins—posting 200+ totals in both matches. First came a powerful win over Mumbai, followed by a high-scoring thriller in Kolkata where they smashed 238 runs and held their nerve in a tight finish.
The batting unit is clicking, led by the explosive Nicholas Pooran, who’s turning games with sheer power, and Mitchell Marsh, who’s adding steel to the middle order. Add to that Rishabh Pant's experience and Ayush Badoni's silent contributions, and LSG suddenly look like a complete package. In the bowling department, Digvesh Rathi has been a revelation—tight lines, sharp variations, and an economy rate that’s turning heads.
Gujarat Titans, though, are flying even higher. Four wins in a row have pushed them to the top of the table. Sai Sudharsan is in dream form—273 runs, three fifties, and the kind of temperament you don’t often find in young openers. Shubman Gill has started to find his rhythm, while Jos Buttler adds unpredictability at the top.
GT’s bowling, led by Mohammed Siraj and Sai Kishore, has done the job efficiently. Siraj’s aggression early on is creating pressure, while Kishore is strangling teams in the middle overs with an economy of just 7.25.
The head-to-head record favors GT (4-1), but Lucknow have the edge of playing at home. Ekana is no stranger to drama, and LSG know how to feed off the energy of the crowd.
Key match-ups to watch: Pooran vs Rashid, Marsh vs Siraj, Sudharsan vs Rathi.
So, will Gujarat continue their ruthless run, or will Lucknow finally serve a cold dish of revenge?
