Final result
Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: M Prasidh Krishna
Result · Indian Premier League
Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · LSG 3–5 GTVenue par · 177Chase success · 54%POTM · M Prasidh Krishna
Match preview & overview
Gujarat Titans chase down 165 with seven wickets to spare at Lucknow
Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on 12 April 2026. Lucknow posted 164/8 after winning the early powerplay phase, where they scored 60 runs from their first six overs. Gujarat's chase was measured rather than explosive: 52/1 in the powerplay, a composed 78 runs from just one wicket across the middle overs, and a straightforward finish. M Prasidh Krishna won the Player of the Match award for his contribution with the ball. The result moves Gujarat's head-to-head record against Lucknow to 5-3 across eight IPL meetings.
For Lucknow, there are genuine questions to answer. Their 60/2 powerplay was sharp, but the middle overs delivered only 50/3 from overs 7 to 15. The death overs rallied with 54/3, yet 164/8 on a ground that averages 177 in the first innings left them short of a truly challenging total. Gujarat's bowlers, led by Prasidh Krishna, kept wickets falling at regular intervals through the batting order.
Gujarat had themselves lost three consecutive meetings with Lucknow before this game. The manner of the win, controlled throughout the chase, suggests a side that has found some cohesion at the right point of the tournament.
Pitch report & venue insights
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow — 44-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2018–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
44
T20 matches hosted
177
Avg 1st-innings score
157
Avg 2nd-innings score
54%
Chase success rate
47
Avg powerplay runs
68%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Gujarat Titans lead the series 5–3 from 8 completed matches
Seasons 2022–2026
Series standing
Lucknow Super Giants
Gujarat Titans8
Total meetings
0
No results
8
In last 8
Recent encounters
Last 82026GT won by 7 wickets
2025LSG won by 33 runs
2025LSG won by 6 wickets
2024LSG won by 33 runs
2023GT won by 56 runs
2023GT won by 7 runs
2022GT won by 62 runs
2022GT won by 5 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Prasidh Krishna earns Player of the Match
M Prasidh Krishna was the standout individual, taking home the Player of the Match award as Gujarat Titans restricted Lucknow Super Giants to 164/8. His contribution with the ball set the tone for a comfortable chase.
Angle 02
Gujarat's middle overs sealed the contest
Angle 03
LSG powerplay fire faded quickly
Angle 04
Toss advantage played out as data suggested
Angle 05
Gujarat's head-to-head record extended to 5-3
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Player of the Match markets may be worth monitoring at this venue given the toss tends to favour bowlers and a single dominant bowling display often decides the award.
- Ekana's average first-innings score of 177 from 44 matches suggests the 164 LSG posted was below par; total-runs markets may reflect that context in future fixtures here.
- With a chase success rate of 53% at Ekana, toss-winner and match-result lines are closely correlated at this ground; that historical pattern is worth bearing in mind when assessing outright markets.
- Top-batter markets for both sides may offer more signal than outright result lines, given the ground's tendency to reward aggressive powerplay batting.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans
Who won the Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL match on 12 April 2026?
Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. They chased down Lucknow Super Giants' total of 164/8, finishing on 165/3. The result moved Gujarat to five wins from eight meetings between the sides.
Who was Player of the Match in GT vs LSG on 12 April 2026?
M Prasidh Krishna won the Player of the Match award. His bowling performance was central to restricting Lucknow Super Giants to 164/8, setting up a comfortable chase for Gujarat Titans.
What is the head-to-head record between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants?
Gujarat Titans lead the head-to-head 5-3 from eight meetings. Lucknow Super Giants had won three consecutive fixtures before this game, but Gujarat's win on 12 April 2026 ended that run.
Where to watch Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream via Sky Go or NOW TV. Check Sky Sports schedules for the correct UK start time, as matches typically begin in the afternoon or early evening UK time.
What is the pitch like at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow?
Ekana Stadium has hosted 44 IPL matches with an average first-innings score of 177. Teams have chosen to field first 68% of the time after winning the toss, and chasing sides have won 53% of matches, giving a slight edge to sides batting second. The powerplay average is 47 runs.
What was Lucknow Super Giants' recent form going into this match?
Lucknow Super Giants had a mixed run heading into the game, with two wins against Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2026 offset by a loss to Delhi Capitals. Their 2025 campaign ended with a defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore, though they did beat Gujarat Titans in their final fixture of that season.
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Photo credits (3)
- Ishan Kishan — photo by Tata Ipl 2022, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source