In the 30th match of the Indian Premier League, Lucknow Supergiants will be eyeing to reach the top of the points table.IPL, They will host defending champions Gujarat Titans in the afternoon game on Saturday. LSG are defending their lowest total of IPL 2023, coming off a resounding win over Rajasthan Royals in their previous encounter. LSG didn’t let RR reach the target of 155 runs and the way the Lucknow surface behaves, the team looks completely settled at the moment.
GT, on the other hand, has so far been worked hard by miracles and one-man shows. Rinku Singh hit five sixes off Yash Dayal to take KKR home, while Rajasthan Royals scored close to 40 runs in their last three overs, including some scintillating hitting. Shimron Hetmyer, The team will be fresh after a six-day break since their last tour hardik pandya The leadership team would like to make a fresh start once again. The team is currently at the fourth position and a win in this match can take it to the third position on the basis of the margin of victory.
tally details
Match: IPL 2023, Match 30
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants: KL RahulKyle Meyers/quinton de kockDeepak Hooda, Marcus StoinisNicholas Pooran (WK), Ayush Badoni, Krunal PandyaNaveen-ul-Haq, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra
Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman GillSai Sudarshan, Hardik Pandya (C), David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed ShamiMohit Sharma, Noor Ahmed
pitch and weather report
The average first innings score in Lucknow so far this season has been around 158. There have been two types of pitches, one favoring the slower bowlers more while the other has been flat. Teams bowling first have won two matches while LSG defended 193 against DC quite comfortably. Being an afternoon game, the pitch is likely to provide a bit more help to the spinners.
It is summer season in India and the temperature is expected to be around 37-39 degree Celsius during the match. The heat can take a toll on the players of both the teams. There is no chance of rain during the match.
predictions
Best Batter of the Match: Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has not set the stage on fire as expected this season so far. 63, 14, 39, 67 and 45 are his scores so far in IPL 2023 and even he would agree that he is yet to play to his potential this season. Gill has to score big and this could be a game for him to show his potential.
Bowler of the match: Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi has been the best this season with his variations. Although the Lucknow surface has helped him, the youngster has impressed overseas as well. He has picked up six wickets so far and has been economical as well.
Who will win the match: Gujarat Titans (GT)