The IPL is gradually picking up speed, and this will be the 26th match where Lucknow Super Giants will clash with Gujarat Titans. LSG are currently in 5th position on the points table, having played a total of five matches and won three of them. On the other hand, GT are currently leading the series, and the team has played a total of five matches and won four of them. However, both teams are strong and have experienced players who can lead their teams towards the victory.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two fireballs face each other.
Top 5 Key Player Battle Between LSG vs GT of IPL Season 2025
1. Aiden Markram vs Kagiso Rabada
The right-hand batsman and top order batter Aiden Markram has been defensive against the right-arm pace bowler Kagiso Rabada, who is a consistent wicket taker. Talking about the performance, Aiden has played a total of 19 balls of Rabada and scored a total of 30 runs with the highest of 16. Kagiso has dismissed him once, which means Rabada can disturb Markram and can become a challenging bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 200.0 | – |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | – |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 160.0 | – |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 125.0 | 5.0 |
| Total | 30 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 157.9 | 30.0 |
2. Nicholas Pooran vs Kagiso Rabada
The left-hand batsman Nicholas Pooran has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Kagiso Rabada. Talking about the performance, Nicholas has played a total of 25 balls of Rabada, in which he scored 32 runs and was dismissed on three occasions. This means Rabada can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 | 5.0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 150.0 | – |
| 2022 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 | – |
| 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 200.0 | 14.0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 2.0 |
| Total | 32 | 25 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 128.0 | 10.7 |
3. Rishabh Pant vs Mohammed Siraj
The left-hand batsman and top order batter Rishabh Pant has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Mohammed Siraj, who is a consistent wicket taking bowler. Talking about the performance, Rishabh has played a total of 43 balls of Siraj, in which he scored a total of 82 runs and was dismissed on four occasions.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 200.0 | 8.0 |
| 2018 | 36 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 225.0 | – |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 2.0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 150.0 | 12.0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 175.0 | – |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 200.0 | 10.0 |
| Total | 82 | 43 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 190.7 | 20.5 |
4. Shubman Gill vs Shardul Thakur
The right-hand batsman and top order batter Shubman Gill has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Shardul Thakur. Talking about the performance, Shubman has played a total of 38 balls of Shardul and scored a total of 44 runs and was dismissed twice. This means Shubman can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 | 5.0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 | – |
| 2022 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 180.0 | – |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 | – |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 114.3 | – |
| Total | 44 | 38 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 115.8 | 22.0 |
5. Jos Buttler vs Shardul Thakur
The right-hand batsman has been defensive against Shardul Thakur. Talking about the performance, he has played a total of 49 balls of Jos Buttler, in which he scored a total of 69 runs and was dismissed twice.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 333.3 | – |
| 2018 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 71.4 | – |
| 2019 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 212.5 | 8.5 |
| 2020 | 25 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 147.1 | – |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | – |
| 2022 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 88.9 | – |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| Total | 69 | 49 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 140.8 | 34.5 |
In conclusion, the 26th match between LSG and GT will promise to be thrilling and a cricket cinema full of action and drama. The player battle in this match will be important to watch, as Nicholas Pooran will play against Kagiso Rabada, who is a consistent wicket-taking bowler. Additionally, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and have already left their mark in the IPL.
Also See:
- Rishabh Pant vs GT Stats and Records
- Ravi Bishnoi vs GT Stats and Records
- Avesh Khan vs GT Stats and Records
- Shubman Gill vs LSG Stats and Records
- Jos Buttler vs LSG Stats and Records
- Mohammed Siraj vs LSG Stats and Records
- Rashid Khan vs LSG Stats and Records
- Prasidh Krishna vs LSG Stats and Records
- Ishant Sharma vs LSG Stats and Records
- Sai Kishore vs LSG Stats and Records
