📅 April 13 2026 | By Pulse India News Desk
🏟️ Match Details
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, Match 19, IPL 2026
Date: April 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
Highlight: Prasidh Krishna’s 4/28 and half-centuries from Shubman Gill & Jos Buttler powered GT to a dominant chase
🔰 The Bigger Picture
GT didn’t just chase 165… they controlled the game from start to finish.
Prasidh Krishna’s spell ensured LSG never got momentum, restricting them to a below-par total.
In the chase, Gill and Buttler removed any pressure with a calm and calculated partnership.
👉 GT executed perfectly in all phases, while LSG failed to capitalize on starts
A complete performance – Gujarat Titans look balanced, confident, and back in rhythm. 🔥
GT vs LSG Scorecard
IPL 2026
Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
Gujarat Titans Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 19 | 1 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4 | 54 | 1 |
| Ashok Sharma | 4 | 32 | 2 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 28 | 4 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 25 | 0 |
Lucknow Super Giants Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 36 | 1 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 31 | 1 |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | 4 | 31 | 1 |
| George Linde | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 1.4 | 15 | 0 |
🟢 FIRST INNINGS – PRASIDH STRIKES, LSG STUMBLE UNDER PRESSURE
On a decent batting surface, Lucknow Super Giants got starts but never converted them into a match-defining total. The difference? Gujarat Titans’ discipline with the ball, led by Prasidh Krishna.
⚡ Phase 1: Powerplay (Overs 1–6)
LSG started aggressively with Markram and Marsh attacking early, putting GT bowlers under pressure.
But Gujarat struck at the right moments to break momentum.
👉 LSG reached 60/2 in Powerplay
👉 Early wickets prevented a big launch
🧠 Phase 2: Middle Overs (Overs 7–15)
This is where LSG lost control.
Batters kept getting starts but failed to build partnerships. Prasidh Krishna turned the game with crucial middle-over strikes.
👉 No batter converted into a big score
👉 GT controlled the run flow with tight bowling
💣 Phase 3: Death Overs (Overs 16–20)
LSG tried to recover with a late push from the lower order.
Some quick runs came in the final overs, but it wasn’t enough to change the momentum of the innings.
👉 Late surge helped LSG cross 160
👉 Still below-par on a good batting pitch
🔥 Final Score: 164/8 (20 Overs)
A total that looked competitive… but never threatening.
GT’s bowling discipline ensured LSG were always one step behind.
🟡 SECOND INNINGS – GILL & BUTTLER CRUSH THE CHASE
Chasing 165, Gujarat Titans never looked under pressure. What could have been a tricky chase turned into a controlled and professional run chase, thanks to Gill and Buttler.
⚡ Phase 1: Powerplay (Overs 1–6)
GT started with intent but also control.
After losing Sai Sudharsan early, Gill ensured there was no panic and kept the innings steady.
👉 GT reached 52/1 in Powerplay
👉 Gill laid the foundation with composure
🧠 Phase 2: Middle Overs (Overs 7–15)
This is where GT completely took over the game.
Gill and Buttler stitched together a match-defining partnership, rotating strike and punishing bad balls consistently.
👉 Gill controlled the innings tempo
👉 Buttler accelerated and kept boundaries flowing
LSG bowlers had no answers as the required rate kept dropping.
💣 Phase 3: Death Overs (Overs 16–19)
Even after both set batters got out in quick succession, GT never lost control.
Washington Sundar and Rahul Tewatia calmly finished the job without drama.
👉 No late collapse despite double setback
👉 Clinical finish under pressure
🔥 Final Score: 165/3 (18.4 Overs)
A perfect chase – calculated, composed, and dominant.
GT didn’t just win… they made it look easy. 💪
📈 Win Probability Shift
How Gujarat Titans controlled the game with disciplined bowling and a clinical chase.
After Powerplay: LSG strong start
GT 45% | LSG 55%
Middle overs: Prasidh shifts momentum
GT 60% | LSG 40%
At innings break: LSG 164/8
GT 70% | LSG 30%
After GT powerplay: Controlled start
GT 75% | LSG 25%
Middle overs: Gill–Buttler dominance
GT 85% | LSG 15%
Death overs: GT finish calmly
GT 95% | LSG 5%
Match End: GT dominant win
GT 100% | LSG 0%
🏏 GT vs LSG Playing XI & Impact Players
- Mitchell Marsh ✈
- Aiden Markram
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- Ayush Badoni
- Nicholas Pooran ✈
- Abdul Samad
- Mukul Choudhary
- Mohammed Shami
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Prince Yadav
🔄 Impact Player
🟢 George Linde ✈
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Jos Buttler (WK) ✈
- Washington Sundar
- Glenn Phillips ✈
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan ✈
- Kagiso Rabada ✈
- Mohammed Siraj
- Ashok Sharma
- Prasidh Krishna
🔄 Impact Player
🟢 Shahrukh Khan
🏆 Top Performers
🟢 Best Batter
Jos Buttler
60 (37) – controlled the chase with aggressive strokeplay
⚡ Game Changer
Prasidh Krishna
4/28 – broke LSG’s momentum with key middle-over strikes
🎯 Best Bowler
Prasidh Krishna
4 wickets for 28 runs – match-defining spell
😱 Moment of Match
Gill – Buttler Partnership
The 80+ run stand that completely killed the chase pressure
🎯 WHAT WENT WRONG FOR LSG?
❌ 1. No conversion from top order
Markram, Marsh, and Pant got starts but failed to convert, costing LSG a big total.
❌ 2. Collapse in middle overs
Regular wickets in the middle phase halted momentum and prevented any strong partnerships.
❌ 3. Couldn’t handle Prasidh’s spell
Prasidh Krishna’s 4-wicket burst dismantled the core batting lineup at crucial moments.
❌ 4. Below-par total on good pitch
164 looked competitive, but on a batting-friendly surface, it was always 15–20 runs short.
❌ 5. No pressure in the chase
LSG bowlers failed to create pressure as Gill and Buttler controlled the chase comfortably.
🌟 Player of the Match
Sanju Samson
115* (56)
Sanju Samson delivered a masterclass innings, anchoring CSK’s batting from start to finish with a perfect blend of aggression and control. His strokeplay kept the scoreboard moving consistently and never allowed DC bowlers to settle.
He accelerated brilliantly in the death overs, turning a strong total into a match-winning one and completely shifting the momentum in CSK’s favour.
👉 A match-winning century that powered CSK to a dominant victory
🧠 FINAL ANALYSIS
LSG’s 164 was competitive, but never truly threatening on a batting-friendly surface.
The real damage was done earlier, Prasidh Krishna’s spell ensured LSG kept losing wickets and never built momentum.
In the chase, Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler took complete control.
Their partnership removed any pressure, turning the chase into a calculated and comfortable finish rather than a contest.
Even when GT lost both set batters briefly, there was no panic, the finishing was calm and clinical.
👉 GT controlled the game in phases, while LSG failed to capitalize on their starts
A dominant all-round performance from Gujarat Titans, disciplined with the ball, composed with the bat, and back-to-back wins to build momentum. 🔥
