On 7 May 2023, Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing IPL. The 51st match of the tournament will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. GT are currently the table toppers with 12 points in 10 games. While LSG are in the second spot with 11 points in 10 games.
GT vs LSG IPL 2023: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Pitch Report
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad is generally known as a flat one and batters score runs freely. But, in the last game, batters find it hard to score in the second innings and the pitch turned out to be on the slower side. So, an interesting game can happen between these sides. The average first innings score in IPL at this venue is 164. This year it has increased to 179 runs.
GT vs LSG Records and Stats
At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, 24 IPL matches have been played. In those games, the teams batting first have won 10 games while the chasing teams have won 14 games. KKR have scored the highest runs (207 vs GT) on this ground while RR have scored the lowest score (102 vs SRH) on this ground.
Head-to-Head Record
A total of three matches have been played in IPL between these sides. But, GT have registered victories in all three games. So, LSG will look to open their account this time around.
Teams record at the venue
At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, both teams will face each other for the first time. GT have won and lost three games each in six games so far at this venue. While LSG are yet to play at this venue. In the reverse fixture, GT defeated LSG at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
All-time top-performers in GT vs LSG
Hardik Pandya has scored the most runs (110) n this rivalry. Followed by him, Deepak Hooda has 84 runs and KL Rahul has 76 runs. In the bowling department, Rashid Khan has taken the most wickets (six). Followed by him, Mohammed Shami has four wickets. While both Avesh Khan and Krunal Pandya have three wickets each.
Highest and lowest totals
Against GT, LSG’s highest score is 158, and the lowest score is 82.
Against LSG, GT’s highest score is 161, and the lowest score is 135.
Players to watch out for
GT: Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and Hardik Pandya.
LSG: Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, and Marcus Stoinis.
Full GT vs LSG squads for both teams
GT Squad: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Kane Williamson, Odean Smith, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Joshua Little, and Mohit Sharma.
LSG Squad: KL Rahul (Captain), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nicholas Pooran, Jaydev Unadkat, Yash Thakur, Romario Shepherd, Daniel Sams, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Swapnil Singh, Naveen ul Haq, and Yudhvir Charak.