Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 wickets with eight balls to spare in this Indian Premier League clash, with Prasidh Krishna delivering the decisive spell of 4/28 before Jos Buttler’s 60 off 37 balls and Shubman Gill’s 56 off 40 sealed a polished chase of 165.
The result in Match 19 of 20 extended the late-season intrigue rather than deciding anything outright, and it kept Gujarat Titans’ momentum building after their 1-run win in Match 14. Lucknow Super Giants, who had edged Match 10 by 5 wickets and Match 15 by 3 wickets off the final ball, could not back up those nervy victories here. Earlier in the competition, Rajasthan Royals had set the pace with wins in Matches 3, 9, 13 and 16, while Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings had all also collected results across a crowded schedule. One match remains in this phase of the series: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru later on Sunday, April 12.
Prasidh breaks LSG’s rhythm
Lucknow never quite found a sustained surge after being sent in. Mitchell Marsh came out swinging with 11 from just 4 balls, and Aiden Markram looked fluent for 30 off 21 with five fours and a six, but Gujarat kept striking often enough to stop the innings from breathing.
Prasidh Krishna was at the heart of that control. His 4/28 in four overs earned him the Player of the Match award and turned a potentially dangerous total into a merely competitive one. He removed key middle-order resistance and ensured that LSG’s hitters were forced to reset repeatedly. Mohammed Siraj supported superbly with 1/19 in four overs, a tight spell that squeezed the powerplay and back end alike, while Ashok Sharma’s 2/32 provided important middle-overs breakthroughs. Rashid Khan went wicketless, but his 0/25 from four overs kept the scoring rate in check.
LSG had contributions without anyone going on to dominate. Rishabh Pant struck 18 off 11, Nicholas Pooran made 19 off 21, and Abdul Samad’s 18 off 22 could not supply the acceleration the innings needed. Mukul Choudhary added 18 from 14, George Linde hit 16 off 10, and Mohammed Shami’s 12 off 5 alongside Avesh Khan’s unbeaten 4 off 1 lifted the total to 164/8. Yet on a surface where timing was possible, 164 felt a touch light.
Gill and Buttler take control
Gujarat’s chase was built on authority rather than chaos. Sai Sudharsan made 15 off 14 before departing, but the innings settled beautifully once Gill and Buttler came together. Gill’s 56 from 40 balls, featuring six fours and a six, gave the chase shape. Buttler then supplied the sharper edge, striking 11 fours in a 37-ball 60 at a strike rate of 162.2.
The pair’s stand pushed GT ahead of the asking rate and, more importantly, took the uncertainty out of the contest. LSG’s bowlers had moments: Mohammed Shami finished with 1/36, Prince Yadav returned 1/31, and Digvesh Rathi also had 1/31. But there was no sustained collapse to expose Gujarat’s lower order.
When Buttler fell, Washington Sundar kept the finish clean with 21 off 13, including two fours and a six, and Rahul Tewatia’s unbeaten 10 off 8 helped close out the chase at 165/3 in 18.4 overs. The match-turning moment had arrived much earlier, though: once Gill and Buttler settled, LSG’s total always looked under pressure.
Key performers
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram 30 (21), Nicholas Pooran 19 (21), Rishabh Pant 18 (11), Mukul Choudhary 18 (14), George Linde 16 (10), Mohammed Shami 12 (5).
Gujarat Titans bowling: Prasidh Krishna 4/28 (4), Ashok Sharma 2/32 (4), Mohammed Siraj 1/19 (4), Kagiso Rabada 1/54 (4), Rashid Khan 0/25 (4).
Gujarat Titans: Jos Buttler 60 (37), Shubman Gill 56 (40), Washington Sundar 21 (13), Sai Sudharsan 15 (14), Rahul Tewatia 10 (8).
Lucknow Super Giants bowling: Mohammed Shami 1/36 (4), Prince Yadav 1/31 (4), Digvesh Rathi 1/31 (4).
NerdSports Stat: Gujarat Titans hit 20 fours in the chase and scored 80 boundary runs, nearly half their winning total, while Prasidh Krishna’s 4/28 meant he directly shaped both innings of the match.
What this means
Gujarat Titans came into the match with a slight pre-match edge at 52.65% and played like the more complete side on the day. The win strengthens their push after already winning a thriller in Match 14, and it was powered by two of their standout tournament performers: Shubman Gill, now building on a season tally that stood at 454 runs before this match, and Prasidh Krishna, whose wicket haul had already reached 15 before this four-for. For LSG, Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram had been among the competition’s most productive batters, but this was a night when their middle order could not convert starts into a match-defining total.
There is still one fixture left in this 20-match stretch, with Mumbai Indians set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru later on Sunday. This result, then, extends the race rather than settling it, and keeps the tournament table tightly packed heading into the final match of this phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gujarat Titans won the match by 7 wickets with 8 balls remaining.
Prasidh Krishna was named Player of the Match for his 4/28 in four overs.
This was Match 19 of 20 in the Indian Premier League stretch provided here, and Gujarat Titans’ win extends the race into the final scheduled match later on Sunday.
Jos Buttler top-scored with 60 off 37 balls.
The next match is Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, April 12.
