Match overview
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.
Venue and conditions
Ekana Stadium has produced 44 IPL matches to date, with an average first-innings score of 177. At 164/8, Lucknow batted below that benchmark, which partially explains Gujarat's comfort in the chase. The average second-innings score is 157, so Gujarat's 165/3 was above the typical chasing total at this ground.
Toss patterns here are pronounced. Teams have fielded first after winning the toss in 68% of matches at Ekana, and Gujarat followed that logic on Sunday. The chase success rate of 53% is not dramatic, but it does offer a marginal edge to sides batting second. The powerplay average at the venue is 47 runs, making Lucknow's 60-run powerplay above par. Gujarat's 52-run powerplay was similarly healthy and gave them a platform from which they never needed to panic.
The death overs tend to produce around 40 runs per innings at this ground. Lucknow's 54-run death phase was above average, but Gujarat required only 35 from that stage of the chase, which the asking rate made relatively straightforward.
How to watch
IPL 2026 is broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Both live streaming and on-demand highlights are available through Sky Go and NOW TV, with a NOW Sports membership covering all Sky Sports channels. Given the time difference between the UK and India, matches at Ekana typically start in the afternoon or early evening British time. Check the Sky Sports schedule for the precise UK kickoff time for each fixture.
For fans who want audio coverage, BBC Radio's Test Match Special sometimes picks up major IPL moments, though dedicated radio commentary is not standard for the competition. The IPL's own app and website also carry live scoring for those following without a broadcast subscription.
Recent form
Lucknow Super Giants arrived in this fixture having won two of their three 2026 IPL matches, beating Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad before losing to Delhi Capitals. Their 2025 record showed inconsistency too, with a defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore before a win against Gujarat in their final game of that season.
Gujarat Titans, by contrast, had struggled for consistency across their five most recent outings before this match. A win over Delhi Capitals in 2026 was followed by back-to-back losses to Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. Their 2025 season had ended with defeats to both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. This win at Lucknow is their most convincing performance in recent memory, and with the head-to-head now back in their favour at 5-3, it represents a significant moment in their 2026 campaign. The two sides may yet meet again later in the IPL group stage.
