Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants, 51st Match, IPL 2023: head-to-head and key stats for the game

Gujarat Titans will clash with the Lucknow Super Giants in the 51st match of the ongoing Indian Premier League at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat. Gujarat Titans have continued where they left off last season. The defending champions have a well-rounded team with plenty of match-winners. Shubman Gill has been in brilliant form. Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan have been the pick of the bowler for Gujarat Titans. Mohit Sharma was awarded back-to-back Man of the Match awards after two fantastic performances on his comeback. Vijay Shankar has been in fantastic form as well and has performed at crucial junctures. Hardik Pandya has led the team from front, he was at his destructive best in the last game against the Rajasthan Royals.

LSG have blown hot and cold throughout this season. After getting off to a good start, they have lost a few games and lost a bit of confidence. Ravi Bishnoi has been in great form, the rest of the bowlers have also chipped in. Avesh Khan has done well for LSG in patches, Marcus Stoinis and Nicolas Pooran have been at their destructive best so far this season. KL Rahul’s form is a bit of a worry for the team and his strike rate has also been low this season. Rahul will miss this game as well and Krunal Pandya will lead the side in his absence. it’s an important game for LSG to stay in the mix for the qualifiers. It will be interesting to see the Pandya brothers go up against each other in this mouth-watering encounter.

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Pitch

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is known to aid the batters in the recent past, the straight and square boundaries are very big at this venue which will get the spinners into action. The weather is expected to be slightly humid. The captain who wins the toss will look to chase the total down as there is a bit of dew expected in the latter half of the second innings.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 3

Gujarat Titans – 3

Lucknow Super Giants – 0

Match Details:

Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants, 51st Match

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat, India

Date & Time: 7th May, at 3:30 PM IST and 3:30 PM Local Time

FACTS

STATS – T20I