IPL 2025: 3 Key battles to watch out for in the LSG vs GT Match 26

The two in-form teams, Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, will be playing against each other in the upcoming game, and it will be an exciting encounter. The following player battles are going to make the game even more interesting.

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Nicholas Pooran vs Rashid Khan

Nicholas Pooran has been an absolute beast this season for Lucknow, scoring 288 runs in just five innings and having the well-deserved orange cap. Rashid Khan, on the other hand, had been going through a rough patch but was able to get in the groove in the last match.

The contest between these two T20 beats has been dominated by Rashid so far, where he has bowled 29 deliveries but has given away just 27 runs off them, which includes just one six. Although he has got him out just once, he has restricted him with runs.

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David Miller vs Mohammed Siraj

David Miller has played a pivotal role in the middle order for the Lucknow Super Giants and has been playing some useful knocks for them. Mohammad Siraj, for the Gujarat Giants, has been doing an absolutely terrific job. He has been taking wickets for fun and dominating the proceedings.

Similarly, he has also been dominating David Miller. He has bowled 13 balls to him over the years, where he has given away just 10 runs with just one boundary. He has also taken his wicket away twice in this period.

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Shubman Gill vs Shardul Thakur

Shubhman Gill has been the face of the Gujarat Titans ever since Hardik Pandya decided to part ways with them. He has been doing a great job so far, leading the pack from the front. Shardul Thakur, on the other hand, was not picked by any team but came in as a replacement and has turned things around for the team.

Contrary to previous notions, Shardul has been dominating the young batter, not allowing him to score while also getting him out twice. From the 38 balls Gill has faced so far from Thakur, he has managed to score just 44 runs.

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