IPL match today, LSG vs GT: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Lucknow weather update

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set for a high-stakes encounter today, April 12, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with both teams coming off thrilling last-ball victories. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are currently 5th on the IPL 2026 points table with two wins from three matches. They are seeking their third consecutive win after a narrow escape against KKR.

Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans (GT) are sitting at 7th with one win from three matches. They finally found momentum after a one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in their last outing. Gujarat Titans’ strong top order led by Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler faces a tough challenge against Lucknow Super Giants’ in-form pace attack, which has dominated the Powerplay with excellent averages and economy rates this season.

While LSG’s bowling has been strong, there are vulnerabilities, their reliance on standout performances like Mukul Choudhary’s and the dip in form of Nicholas Pooran, who has struggled this season after a change in batting position, could offer GT opportunities to fight back. LSG vs GT Head-to-Head Total matches played: 7 Lucknow Super Giants: 4 Gujarat Titans: 3 LSG vs GT Today IPL Match: Pitch Report The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium for today’s afternoon clash is expected to be a classic black-soil surface that offers a balanced "sporting" contest. While batters will find the ball coming onto the bat nicely in the early stages, the intense 36°C heat is likely to bake the surface, causing it to slow down and offer variable bounce as the match progresses.

With no dew factor to worry about in this 3:30 PM start, a first-innings total of 175–185 is projected to be highly competitive on this tiring track. LSG vs GT: Predicted Playing 11s Lucknow Super Giants predicted XI: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi Impact Sub: Prince Yadav Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna LSG vs GT IPL Match: Lucknow Weather Update For today's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) match on April 12, 2026, the weather in Lucknow is forecast to be extremely hot and dry, with no chance of rain expected to interrupt the game. High of 36°C at the start of the match, cooling to approximately 26°C by the end of play.