Lucknow Super Giants Defeat Gujarat Titans, IPL 2025 Playoff Race Set

In the IPL 2025 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants defeated Gujarat Titans by 33 runs, marking LSG's sixth win of the season despite their elimination from playoff contention. Mitchell Marsh's maiden IPL century and significant partnerships with Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran helped LSG post a formidable 235 runs. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, who won the toss and chose to bowl, fought back with notable performances from Shahrukh Khan and Jos Buttler but ultimately fell short. The defeat means Gujarat Titans remain atop the points table but miss out on securing a top-two finish at this stage, with RCB, Punjab Kings, and Mumbai vying closely behind. Both teams approached the game with different motivations: Gujarat aiming to solidify their playoff seeding and LSG seeking to end the season positively while experimenting with their lineup. The match was played on a high-scoring pitch, and LSG's bowlers managed to maintain composure under pressure to secure the win.