As the IPL 2024 heats up, the clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium today promises high stakes and high drama. With Gujarat perched at the top of the table and Lucknow steadily climbing the ranks, the 3:30 PM day game could prove decisive in shaping the mid-season leaderboard.
The head-to-head record tilts heavily in favour of Gujarat Titans, who have won four out of the five meetings against LSG. However, Lucknow did win the most recent encounter, giving them a psychological edge as they head into this home fixture. With Nicholas Pooran in sublime form and Mohammed Siraj breathing fire with the ball, fans are in for a contest of fine margins.
But while the spotlight shines on player matchups and team strategies, pitch and weather conditions in Lucknow could significantly impact the outcome of the match.
GT vs LSG, IPL 2025: Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Today
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has been under scrutiny this season for its pacer-friendly conditions, which have seen fast bowlers dominate proceedings. In the previous high-scoring clash at the venue, pacers bagged 15 of the 21 wickets, while spinners managed just six—a worrying trend for teams banking on spin.
Following public criticism from LSG captain Rishabh Pant and mentor Zaheer Khan regarding the spin-unsupportive surface during their loss to Punjab Kings, the curators prepared a black-soil pitch to offer some balance. However, the track still favoured seamers, with only two spinner wickets falling in a match that saw 472 runs scored in total.
That said, with today’s match being a day game, there is a greater possibility of the pitch slowing down as the match progresses. This could bring spinners like Ravi Bishnoi and Sai Kishore into play, especially in the second innings.
Lucknow Weather Report
According to forecasts, Lucknow will remain hot and humid through the day, with temperatures soaring up to 36°C. There is a slight chance of rain around 3 PM, just as the match begins, but it is not expected to cause major interruptions.
Conditions could favour teams winning the toss to bat first, considering potential pitch wear and the impact of heat on fielding units. Dew is unlikely to be a major factor given the early timing of the match.
The head-to-head record tilts heavily in favour of Gujarat Titans, who have won four out of the five meetings against LSG. However, Lucknow did win the most recent encounter, giving them a psychological edge as they head into this home fixture. With Nicholas Pooran in sublime form and Mohammed Siraj breathing fire with the ball, fans are in for a contest of fine margins.
But while the spotlight shines on player matchups and team strategies, pitch and weather conditions in Lucknow could significantly impact the outcome of the match.
GT vs LSG, IPL 2025: Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Today
The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has been under scrutiny this season for its pacer-friendly conditions, which have seen fast bowlers dominate proceedings. In the previous high-scoring clash at the venue, pacers bagged 15 of the 21 wickets, while spinners managed just six—a worrying trend for teams banking on spin.
Following public criticism from LSG captain Rishabh Pant and mentor Zaheer Khan regarding the spin-unsupportive surface during their loss to Punjab Kings, the curators prepared a black-soil pitch to offer some balance. However, the track still favoured seamers, with only two spinner wickets falling in a match that saw 472 runs scored in total.
That said, with today’s match being a day game, there is a greater possibility of the pitch slowing down as the match progresses. This could bring spinners like Ravi Bishnoi and Sai Kishore into play, especially in the second innings.
Lucknow Weather Report
According to forecasts, Lucknow will remain hot and humid through the day, with temperatures soaring up to 36°C. There is a slight chance of rain around 3 PM, just as the match begins, but it is not expected to cause major interruptions.
Conditions could favour teams winning the toss to bat first, considering potential pitch wear and the impact of heat on fielding units. Dew is unlikely to be a major factor given the early timing of the match.
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