LSG vs GT Playing 11, Match Overview: The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 19 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
GT captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rishabh Pant-led LSG.
IPL 2026 GT vs LSG 11
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI
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Mitchell Marsh
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Aiden Markram
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Rishabh Pant (c and wk)
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Ayush Badoni
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Nicholas Pooran
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Abdul Samad
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Mukul Choudhary
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Avesh Khan
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Mohammed Shami
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Digvesh Rathi
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Prince Yadav
Impact Players: M Siddharth, George Linde, Shahbaz Ahmad, Mayank Yadav, Matthew Breetzke
Gujarat Titans Playing XI
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Sai Sudharsan
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Shubman Gill (c)
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Jos Buttler (wk)
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Washington Sundar
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Glenn Phillips
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Rahul Tewatia
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Rashid Khan
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Kagiso Rabada
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Mohammed Siraj
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Ashok Sharma
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Prasidh Krishna
Impact Players: Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Jason Holder, Kulwant Kejroliya, Anuj Rawat
LSG against GT Match Preview – IPL 2026
Lucknow Super Giants enter this match with a strong run of form following back-to-back wins away over Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. The likes of Mukul Choudhary and Ayush Badoni have bolstered the middle order, along with big names such as Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram as well as Nicholas Pooran.
But LSG’s poor home record is an issue, particularly following an earlier batting slump this season.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans are riding on high after their thrilling win against Delhi Capitals. Star players such as Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, as well as Shubman Gill are on top form, which makes this an intense game.

Rishabh Pant vs. Shubman Gill The Captaincy Record of IPL
Rishabh Pant (LSG Captain)
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Matches: 60
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Wins: 31
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Losses: 28
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No Results 1
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Win %: 52.54%
Shubman Gill (GT Captain)
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Matches: 29
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Wins: 15
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Losses: 14
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None of the Results Zero
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Win %: 51.72%
Key Player Battles – LSG vs GT IPL 2026
LSG Batters vs GT Bowlers
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Rishabh Pant, Rashid Khan – 58 runs and the SR 131.81
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Nicholas Pooran vs Kagiso Rabada – 52 runs, SR 179.31
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Mitchell Marsh vs Mohammed Siraj—49 runs and 163.33 SR
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Aiden Markram vs Rashid Khan – 28 runs
GT Batters and LSG Bowlers
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Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami – 78 runs, the SR 141.81
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Jos Buttler vs Avesh Khan – 54 runs, SR 180
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Sai Sudharsan vs Mohammed Shami – 29 runs
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Glenn Phillips vs Avesh Khan – 31 runs
Match Predictions – LSG against GT
The game appears to be equally balanced. While LSG are gaining momentum, however, GT’s bowling attack backed by Rashid Khan and Rabada could take the lead at the Lucknow pitch.
The prediction: Slight edge to Gujarat Titans due to better balance and shape.
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Conclusion:
The LSG vs GT match at IPL 2026 is expected to be a thrilling and tightly fought battle, with each team bringing a strong performance and match-winners to the match. As Rishabh Pant‘s Lucknow Super Giants are looking to improve their poor home record, Shubman Gill‘s Gujarat Titans appear at ease with their balanced team and recent growth.
With players such as Rashid Khan and Jos Buttler who are in peak form The game will be decided by key events and the brilliance of an individual. The fans can expect a thrilling match as both teams seek to increase their positions in the Indian Premier League standings for 2026.

