IPL 2025 Match 64 Preview: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants – Head-to-Head, Pitch Report, and Fantasy Picks - Best11.in
Match Overview: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants
The Gujarat Titans, already qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, are looking to secure a top-two spot with a win in this crucial encounter. Meanwhile, the Lucknow Super Giants, eliminated from playoff contention, are expected to play an aggressive, no-pressure game, similar to Chennai Super Kings’ approach in their last outing. This match, set to take place on Gujarat’s home turf, promises high stakes and intense competition.
Head-to-Head Record
In their IPL history, GT and LSG have faced off six times:Gujarat Titans: 4 wins
Lucknow Super Giants: 2 wins
This season, LSG won their earlier meeting on their home ground, where:
Sai Sudharsan (GT) and Shubman Gill scored 50+ each, but Jos Buttler struggled.
Prasiddh Krishna took two wickets, while Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar claimed one each.
For LSG, Aiden Markram (58), Nicholas Pooran (61), and Ayush Badoni (28) shone with the bat, while Ravi Bishnoi and Shardul Thakur picked up two wickets each, and Avesh Khan grabbed one.
The previous encounter was also won by LSG, but with Gujarat playing at home this time, they’ll be eager to settle the score.
Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is known for favoring batsmen and pacers. Here’s a detailed breakdown:Average Score: 160–180, with frequent high-scoring games.
Highest Score: 243/5 by Punjab Kings.
Lowest Score: 89 by Gujarat Titans.
Match Stats: Out of 40 matches, teams batting first have won 18, while teams chasing have won 21.
Recent Trends: Gujarat has dominated their last three home games, winning two while batting first. Pacers have been particularly effective, claiming 10 out of 12 wickets in a recent match, with spinners like Sai Kishore playing a supporting role.
Expect a batting-friendly surface with pacers likely to dominate the bowling charts. High-scoring games (190+) have been common, with 14 out of 40 matches crossing this mark.
Key Players to Watch
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill: A consistent performer at Ahmedabad, with 114 runs in 23 matches at an average of 55. He’s a must-pick for small leagues.Sai Sudharsan: A top-form batsman with 900+ runs at this venue (average 57). A safe captain/vice-captain choice.
Jos Buttler: Despite a modest record against LSG (116 runs in 6 matches, average 19), his venue stats (435 runs in 8 matches, average 72) make him a reliable pick.
Prasiddh Krishna: A standout bowler this season, with 18 wickets in 9 matches at this venue. A confirmed fantasy pick.
Mohammed Siraj: Likely to take 1–2 wickets, making him a strong bowling option.
Kagiso Rabada: A differential pick for grand leagues, with 8 wickets in 6 matches at this venue.
Lucknow Super Giants
Nicholas Pooran: A consistent performer and a top captain/vice-captain choice for fantasy teams, especially on this batting-friendly pitch.
Aiden Markram: In excellent form, with 163 runs in 5 matches against GT (average 38). A must-have for small leagues.
Mitchell Marsh: A risky pick for grand leagues due to inconsistent form against GT but a solid top-order option.
Ayush Badoni: A low-selection differential for grand leagues, likely to score 20–30 runs.
Avesh Khan: Expected to take 1–2 wickets, making him a key bowler for LSG.
Ravi Bishnoi: Likely to pick up one wicket but not a top choice due to the pitch favoring pacers.
Aiden Markram: In excellent form, with 163 runs in 5 matches against GT (average 38). A must-have for small leagues.
Mitchell Marsh: A risky pick for grand leagues due to inconsistent form against GT but a solid top-order option.
Ayush Badoni: A low-selection differential for grand leagues, likely to score 20–30 runs.
Avesh Khan: Expected to take 1–2 wickets, making him a key bowler for LSG.
Ravi Bishnoi: Likely to pick up one wicket but not a top choice due to the pitch favoring pacers.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
Small League Team
For safe picks in small leagues, focus on consistent performers:Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Mitchell Marsh
All-rounders: Aiden Markram
Bowlers: Prasiddh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Avesh Khan, Kagiso Rabada (or Rashid Khan)
Captain: Jos Buttler
Vice-Captain: Sai Sudharsan
This combination ensures a balanced team with high-point potential, especially with Buttler and Sudharsan in top form.
Grand League Combinations
For grand leagues, take calculated risks with differential picks:
Nicholas Pooran + Shubman Gill: Explosive batsmen for high-scoring games.
Shubman Gill + Sai Sudharsan: Top-order consistency for GT.
Aiden Markram + Prasiddh Krishna: A balanced batting-bowling combo.
Differential Picks: Rutherford (GT) or Ayush Badoni (LSG) as low-selection trump cards (10–20% selection percentage).
Avoid players like Shahrukh Khan, Tewatia, and Rashid Khan due to poor recent form. For grand leagues, consider dropping Shubman Gill or Mitchell Marsh in one team to diversify your selections.
Player Battles to Watch
Shubman Gill vs Avesh Khan: Avesh has dismissed Gill 3 times in 54 balls.
Jos Buttler vs Shardul Thakur/Ravi Bishnoi: Both have dismissed Buttler twice.
Nicholas Pooran vs Rashid Khan/Kagiso Rabada: Rabada has dismissed Pooran 3 times in 25 balls.
Rishabh Pant vs Prasiddh Krishna/Mohammed Siraj: Siraj has dismissed Pant 4 times in 47 balls.
Match Prediction
Gujarat Titans hold the edge, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, while LSG managed only one victory. Playing at home, where they’ve won their last three games, GT are favorites to win Match 64. Their strong batting lineup and dominant bowling attack, led by Prasiddh Krishna, make them the likely winners.
Jos Buttler vs Shardul Thakur/Ravi Bishnoi: Both have dismissed Buttler twice.
Nicholas Pooran vs Rashid Khan/Kagiso Rabada: Rabada has dismissed Pooran 3 times in 25 balls.
Rishabh Pant vs Prasiddh Krishna/Mohammed Siraj: Siraj has dismissed Pant 4 times in 47 balls.
Match Prediction
Gujarat Titans hold the edge, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, while LSG managed only one victory. Playing at home, where they’ve won their last three games, GT are favorites to win Match 64. Their strong batting lineup and dominant bowling attack, led by Prasiddh Krishna, make them the likely winners.
