Gujarat Titans Opt to Bowl First Against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026

In an exciting IPL 2026 match, Gujarat Titans won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Captain Shubman Gill expressed confidence from their last victory and emphasized the importance of consistency in the tournament. Lucknow Super Giants, after a shaky start, have shown resilience with last-ball wins in their recent matches. This article covers the match overview, team performances, and the playing elevens for both teams, providing a comprehensive look at this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 12, 2026, 16:16 IST

Match Overview

In the IPL 2026 match held on Sunday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and chose to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Captain's Insights

Following the toss, GT's captain Shubman Gill expressed confidence from their previous victory, stating the importance of improving their performance and finishing matches decisively. He noted that consistency is crucial in a lengthy tournament like the IPL and confirmed that the lineup remains unchanged for this match against LSG. Gill remarked, "We will field first. The two points from our last match give us a lot of confidence. We aim to play better cricket and avoid leaving the match to the last over. Consistency is key in a long tournament like the IPL, and after 14 matches, the most consistent team will emerge victorious. We have the same team today."

Team Performance and Expectations

Lucknow Super Giants started their IPL 2026 journey on a rough note, losing their opening match to Delhi Capitals. However, they have made a strong comeback, securing thrilling last-ball victories in their subsequent games. In their latest match, Mukul Choudhary shone with an impressive 54 runs off 27 balls, leading the team to a nail-biting win against Kolkata Knight Riders.

On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have had a less than stellar campaign thus far. Nevertheless, their convincing victory over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium could provide the necessary momentum. With only one win in three matches, GT is eager to secure their second victory.

Playing XI for LSG vs GT

The playing eleven for Lucknow Super Giants includes: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (captain/wicketkeeper), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, and Prince Yadav.

Impact substitutes for LSG are: Manimaran Siddharth, George Linde, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahmad, and Mayank Yadav.

For Gujarat Titans, the playing eleven consists of: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, and Prasidh Krishna.

Impact substitutes for GT include: Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Jason Holder, Kulwant Khejroliya, and Anuj Rawat.