The two new franchises – Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans – were expected to take their time in hitting the ground running in the IPL but after 55 matches, these two teams are at the top of their points table.
Both of these teams have won eight matches out of their 11 games and they will be looking to fight for the top spot on Tuesday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune in the 57th match of the contest.
Both of these teams have ticked the right boxes as they have come up with a collective effort in the ongoing season. Gujarat Titans have lost their last two matches and they will look to return to winning ways in the upcoming match.
In fact, the Titans were cruising in the last game against Mumbai Indians but veered off the track in the run-chase as they lost wickets in a cluster.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants came up with a dominating performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in their last game. Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda came up with a stand whereas Marcus Stoinis had added the finishing touches. Furthermore, Avesh Khan was brilliant against KKR as he returned with impressive figures of 3-19 in his three overs.
Consequently, LSG will look to continue their good show in the upcoming matches and they will look to take their avenge their loss against Gujarat Titans.
Match Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants have the winning momentum on their side and they will start as favorites against Gujarat Titans.
Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XI: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Jason Holder.
Gujarat Titans Probable XI: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Shami, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal.
