Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Rashid Khan
Marcus Stoinis
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Rashid Khan
Marcus Stoinis
Shubman Gill
KL Rahul
Quinton de Kock
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Rashid Khan | | All-rounder | 9.5 | 84 | 15 | 18 | 92.8 |
| VC | Marcus Stoinis | | All-rounder | 9 | 74 | 15 | 16.5 | 86.1 |
| 3 | Shubman Gill | | Batter | 10 | 82 | 15 | 16.5 | 85.2 |
| 4 | KL Rahul | | WK-Batter | 10 | 75 | 15 | 16.5 | 84.9 |
| 5 | Quinton de Kock | | WK-Batter | 9.5 | 72 | 15 | 16.5 | 83.2 |
| 6 | Ravi Bishnoi | | Bowler | 8.5 | 76 | 15 | 16.5 | 82.3 |
| 7 | Sai Sudharsan | | Batter | 8 | 74 | 15 | 16.5 | 81.7 |
| 8 | Mohammed Shami | | Bowler | 9 | 72 | 15 | 16.5 | 80.5 |
| 9 | Mark Wood | | Bowler | 8.5 | 70 | 15 | 16.5 | 79 |
| 10 | David Miller | | Batter | 8.5 | 66 | 15 | 15 | 75.6 |
Pitch Report — Motera
The world's largest cricket stadium offers a well-balanced surface. The pitch starts firm and flattens out as the match progresses. Spinners find assistance in the middle overs.
Both batting first and chasing are viable. The pitch remains consistent throughout, so the toss is less of a factor here.
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans lead Lucknow Super Giants 5-3 in this rivalry between the two newest IPL franchises. Both teams debuted in 2022, and GT's title-winning momentum gave them the early advantage in this emerging matchup.
GT vs LSG — Match Preview
GT host LSG at the world's largest stadium. Both teams were founded in the same year (2022) and have built an intense young rivalry. Rashid Khan vs KL Rahul is the standout battle, while the pace duel between Shami and Wood could be decisive.
Why Watch This Match
- Match at the world's largest cricket stadium — 132,000 capacity
- Rashid Khan vs KL Rahul — leg-spin master vs anchor supreme
- Shami vs Wood — pace bowling masterclass from both ends
- Battle of the 2022 franchises — GT vs LSG