IPL 2025 Live Score: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants – Today’s Match Updates
In one of the most explosive batting displays of IPL 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) left no room for mercy as they dismantled the Gujarat Titans (GT) with a fiery innings headlined by Mitchell Marsh’s blistering century and Nicholas Pooran’s maiden IPL ton. The high-octane 64th league match, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) post a formidable total of 236 runs — a target that proved insurmountable for even the table-topping Titans.
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Lucknow Super Giants Dominate With the Bat
From the first ball, the Rishabh Pant-led LSG side came out with an aggressive intent. Spearheading the charge was Mitchell Marsh, famously nicknamed ‘The Bison,’ who bulldozed the Gujarat Titans GT bowling attack with clean, brutal hitting. His innings was nothing short of carnage, as he smashed 117 runs with 10 boundaries and 8 sixes, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a relentless pace.
Marsh’s momentum only accelerated after Aiden Markram’s early exit. That’s when Nicholas Pooran walked in — and the Titans’ nightmare truly began. Pooran, full of confidence and aggression, put on a show of power-hitting that brought the stadium to its feet. His timing and shot selection were impeccable as he surged to his first-ever IPL century in just 56 deliveries.
Together, Marsh and Pooran formed a devastating partnership that left Gujarat Titans bowlers scrambling for answers. Every over became a powerplay as boundaries flowed from both ends, with bowlers like Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj struggling to apply brakes to the run flow.
Pooran eventually finished unbeaten on 56*, ensuring that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) closed out their innings in style and with plenty of momentum.
Gujarat Titans’s Spirited Start Falls Short
Despite the massive target, Gujarat Titans came out swinging. Led by skipper Shubman Gill, the Gujarat Titans put on 97 runs in the first 10 overs, showing signs of a fearless chase. Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford offered brief resistance, peppering the boundaries and pushing the scoring rate.
However, the run chase began to falter when wickets started to fall at regular intervals. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)’s bowlers tightened the screws just when it mattered most. Akash Deep and Avesh Khan were impressive in the middle overs, while Shahbaz Ahmed provided crucial breakthroughs that kept Gujarat Titans on the back foot.
Gill’s departure turned out to be the turning point, and despite the Titans’ initial aggression, they couldn’t recover from the pressure of a continuously climbing required run rate. The middle-order collapse saw Gujarat eventually fall well short of the 236-run target.
What’s at Stake: Playoffs Race Heats Up
With this emphatic win, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) not only sent a strong message to their playoff rivals but also gave their Net Run Rate (NRR) a considerable boost. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans, despite entering the match as table-toppers with 18 points from 12 games, missed an opportunity to officially seal their top-two finish and book an early ticket to Qualifier 1, which is scheduled to be held in Mullanpur on May 29.
Nonetheless, GT still remains in a strong position heading into their final league fixtures, but the loss serves as a reality check heading into the playoffs.
Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (captain & wicketkeeper), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, William O’Rourke.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.