Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Rashid Khan
KL Rahul
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Rashid Khan
KL Rahul
Marcus Stoinis
Ravi Bishnoi
Shubman Gill
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Rashid Khan | | All-rounder | 9.5 | 84 | 15 | 18 | 92.8 |
| VC | KL Rahul | | WK-Batter | 10 | 75 | 19.5 | 16.5 | 89.4 |
| 3 | Marcus Stoinis | | All-rounder | 9 | 74 | 18 | 16.5 | 89.1 |
| 4 | Ravi Bishnoi | | Bowler | 8.5 | 76 | 19.5 | 16.5 | 86.8 |
| 5 | Shubman Gill | | Batter | 10 | 82 | 15 | 16.5 | 85.2 |
| 6 | Quinton de Kock | | WK-Batter | 9.5 | 72 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 84.7 |
| 7 | Sai Sudharsan | | Batter | 8 | 74 | 15 | 16.5 | 81.7 |
| 8 | Mark Wood | | Bowler | 8.5 | 70 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 80.5 |
| 9 | Mohammed Shami | | Bowler | 9 | 72 | 15 | 16.5 | 80.5 |
| 10 | David Miller | | Batter | 8.5 | 66 | 15 | 15 | 75.6 |
Pitch Report — Ekana Stadium
Ekana in an afternoon game offers a balanced pitch. Spinners find grip, seamers get early movement, and batters can score freely once set. It rewards disciplined cricket over pure aggression.
Bat first in afternoon matches at Ekana. The pitch can slow down as the game progresses, making the second innings harder.
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.
LSG vs GT — Match Preview
Two relatively new IPL franchises battle it out at Ekana in an afternoon clash. Both LSG and GT were born in the 2022 mega auction and have already established themselves as serious competitors. KL Rahul's calculated approach faces Rashid Khan's wizardry, while Shami's probing new-ball spell could be the difference. This is a match where middle-overs cricket will decide the winner.
Why Watch This Match
- Battle of the 2022-born franchises — both fighting for identity
- KL Rahul vs Rashid Khan — technique vs guile
- Mohammed Shami's swing vs de Kock's aggression in the powerplay
- Afternoon cricket adds a tactical dimension