Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets in IPL 2026. Read the full LSG vs GT match summary, key moments, Prasidh Krishna’s spell, and Gill-Buttler partnership at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Gujarat were better in bowling, batting, and match control, and they chased the target of 165 runs comfortably.
Gujarat Titans Bowl Well After Winning Toss
Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first. It was the right decision because the Lucknow pitch helped bowlers in the early overs.
Lucknow Super Giants started well and scored 60/2 in the powerplay. Aiden Markram played some good shots and gave LSG a fast start. But losing two wickets in the first six overs stopped them from building full pressure.
LSG Lose Wickets in Middle Overs
After the powerplay, Gujarat bowlers kept things tight. LSG found it hard to score freely and kept losing wickets.
A big turning point came in the 13th over when Gujarat Titans used DRS and got Abdul Samad out. That wicket broke Lucknow’s momentum.
At one stage, LSG were 117/5 in 16 overs, and they were under pressure. Later, they brought in George Linde as Impact Player for Ayush Badoni.
In the final overs, some useful runs from Mohammed Shami helped Lucknow reach 164/8 in 20 overs. But this total looked a little short on a pitch that became better for batting later.
Prasidh Krishna Stars with the Ball
Prasidh Krishna was the best bowler in the match. He bowled with good pace and accuracy and took important wickets at the right time.
Gujarat’s bowlers:
- bowled good lines and lengths
- used slower balls well
- did not give easy boundaries
- kept pressure in middle overs
This bowling effort helped GT stay on top.
Gill and Buttler Make the Chase Easy
Chasing 165, Gujarat Titans started well. They scored 52/1 in the powerplay, which gave them early confidence.
After that, captain Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler batted beautifully.
Gill played a calm innings and scored a smart fifty. He rotated strike well and kept the chase under control.
Buttler played attacking cricket:
- hit boundaries regularly
- scored a fast half-century
- put pressure on Lucknow bowlers
Their partnership made the chase simple.
Why Gujarat Titans Won
Gujarat Titans won because:
- they bowled better in key overs
- took wickets in middle overs
- used DRS well
- batted smartly in chase
Final Match Summary
Gujarat Titans fully deserved this win. Prasidh Krishna gave them a strong bowling start, and Shubman Gill with Jos Buttler finished the match with ease. Lucknow Super Giants had a good start, but they could not keep the same momentum in the middle and final overs.