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LSG vs GT Match 19: Super Giants Post Modest 164-Run Total
Lucknow Super Giants managed a modest total of 164 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in the 19th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 . The match was played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on April 12, 2026 .
LSG Innings Summary
Batting first after being asked to do so by GT captain Shubman Gill, LSG struggled to build momentum throughout their innings . Aiden Markram emerged as the top scorer for the Super Giants, contributing 30 runs off 21 balls, including five boundaries and a six .
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 30 | 21 | 142.85 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 19 | 21 | 90.47 |
| Abdul Samad | 18 | 22 | 81.81 |
| Mukul Choudhary | 18 | 14 | 128.57 |
| Rishabh Pant | 18 | 11 | 163.63 |
Mitchell Marsh provided a quick cameo with 11 runs off just 4 balls before being dismissed by Kagiso Rabada . However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to convert their starts into substantial scores .
The lower order provided some late impetus, with Mohammed Shami scoring an unbeaten 12 off 5 balls (including a boundary and a six) and Avesh Khan remaining not out on 4 off 1 ball . George Linde also contributed a useful 16 off 10 balls .
Prasidh Krishna’s Match-Winning Spell
Gujarat Titans’ bowling attack was led by an exceptional performance from Prasidh Krishna, who returned with brilliant figures of 4 wickets for 28 runs in his 4 overs .
Krishna struck at crucial intervals, removing key batters including Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, and Mukul Choudhary . His ability to extract bounce from the Ekana pitch and maintain disciplined lines prevented LSG from building any significant partnerships .
Ashok Sharma provided solid support with two wickets for 32 runs in his 4 overs, while Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada chipped in with one wicket each . Rashid Khan, surprisingly, went wicketless in the match .
GT’s Clinical Chase
In reply, Gujarat Titans chased down the target of 165 runs comfortably, reaching 165/3 in 18.4 overs with 8 balls to spare .
The chase was powered by a match-defining partnership between captain Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler. The duo stitched together an 84-run stand that effectively took the game away from LSG .
Jos Buttler played an aggressive knock of 60 runs off 37 deliveries, striking 11 boundaries along the way. His innings also saw him cross the milestone of 14,000 T20 runs and register his 100th T20 half-century .
Shubman Gill anchored the innings with a composed 56 off 40 balls, playing with his trademark elegance and calmness. During his knock, Gill also went past the 4000-run mark in IPL history .
After the dismissals of Gill and Buttler in consecutive overs, Washington Sundar (21 off 13) and Rahul Tewatia (10 off 8)** ensured there were no late hiccups, guiding the team home without further loss .
Match Impact and Takeaways
The seven-wicket victory helped Gujarat Titans leapfrog Lucknow Super Giants in the points table, moving ahead with valuable momentum . Prasidh Krishna’s brilliant spell earned him the Player of the Match award , while also taking him to the top of the wicket-takers chart in IPL 2026 .
For LSG, the loss exposed their batting frailties against quality pace bowling. Despite some late fireworks from the tail, the lack of a substantial partnership in the middle overs proved costly .
The result further strengthened Guja
