LSG vs GT (IPL 2025) Match 26 – Dream11 Tips, Pitch Report, Match Time & Live Streaming Details!

Get ready for a fiery afternoon showdown as LSG vs GT (IPL 2025) Match 26 brings two high-performing sides face-to-face at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 12, 2025. With both teams riding strong momentum, this clash promises to be a tactical battle dominated by spin and smart all-round play.

Whether you’re setting up your Dream11 team or planning to tune in live, here’s your one-stop guide with fantasy tips, pitch analysis, team news, and broadcast info.

Match Details

• Match: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Gujarat Titans (GT)

• Match Number: 26

• Date: April 12, 2025

• Start Time: 3:30 PM IST

• Toss Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Pitch Report – Slow, Spin-Friendly & Tricky

The black-soil pitch at Ekana Stadium continues to favor bowlers, especially spinners and those with smart variations.

Surface Summary:

• Average First Innings Score: 150–160

• Pacers: Swing and seam early on

• Spinners: Dominate middle overs

• Batting Tips: Players need time to settle before taking on bowlers

• Toss Strategy: Bat first and defend with spin later—classic Ekana playbook

Weather Forecast:
Clear skies, temperatures around 25–30°C, minimal dew—conditions ideal for a balanced contest.

Team Form & Head-to-Head

LSG

• Recent Form: 3 wins from last 5, 5th in the table

• Key Strengths: Explosive top order and potent spin attack

• Concerns: Middle-order inconsistency and injury-hit bowling unit

• Home Record: Strong at Ekana, having beaten GT here in 2024

GT

• Recent Form: 4 wins from last 5, top of the table

• Key Strengths: Top-order firepower and a disciplined bowling unit

• Concerns: Vulnerability against quality spin

• H2H Record: GT leads 4-1 in five meetings

Dream11 Tips: Build Your Fantasy Team

Top Picks

Wicketkeeper:

• Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – Captain Pick
  Form: 189 runs in 3 games, SR 219
  Strength: Spin-hitter, reliable keeper points

• Jos Buttler (GT) – Only if GT bats first

Batters:

• Shubman Gill (GT) – Mr. Consistent, average 40+

• Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 273 runs in 5 matches

• Rishabh Pant (LSG) – Due a big knock; matchup vs pace is key

All-Rounders:

• Mitchell Marsh (LSG) – Vice Captain Pick
  Contributions with both bat & ball make him a fantasy gem

• Aiden Markram (LSG) – Solid opener and part-time offie

• Shah Rukh Khan (GT) – Risky, but impact player potential

Bowlers:

• Ravi Bishnoi (LSG) – Local conditions, spin-friendly track

• R Sai Kishore (GT) – 10 wickets in 5 games

• Rashid Khan (GT) – Must-pick on any pitch

• Avesh Khan (LSG) – Swing upfront, bounce in the death overs

Suggested Dream11 Team

Captain Options:

• Safe: Nicholas Pooran

• Differential: R Sai Kishore

Vice-Captain Options:

• Safe: Mitchell Marsh

• Risky: Shah Rukh Khan (if GT bats second)

Players to Avoid

• Ayush Badoni (LSG) – Low batting position, inconsistent form

• Rahul Tewatia (GT) – Minimal contribution with both bat and ball lately

Key Player Battles

• Pooran vs Rashid – Fire vs finesse, likely match-defining duel

• Gill vs Avesh – Early test of timing and swing

• Pant vs R Sai Kishore – Can Pant break through the spin trap?

Match Prediction

Win Probability:

• GT: 55% (Head-to-head edge and form)

• LSG: 45% (Home advantage + spin power)

Likely Winner: GT has the upper hand, but if LSG’s spinners click and Pooran fires, we could see an upset.

Live Streaming & Broadcast Info

India:

• TV: Star Sports 1, Star Sports HD, Star Sports 3, regional channels

• Online: JioHotstar – 4K quality, multi-language

Global Coverage:

• USA/Canada: Willow TV

• UK: Sky Sports Cricket

• Australia: Fox Sports

• South Africa: SuperSport

• Middle East: beIN Sports

• Pakistan: Tapmad, Geo Super

• Radio: Cricket Radio, 89.1 FM (selected regions)

Fantasy Tips for Success

• Pick 3-4 batsmen, 2-3 all-rounders, and 3-4 bowlers

• Prioritize spin bowlers and top-order batsmen

• Monitor toss and lineups to finalize your Dream11 squad

• Balance safe picks with one or two differential wildcards