IPL 2023 match preview: Gujarat Titans v Lucknow Super Giants

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 IPL

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What's the match?

Gujarat Titans take on Lucknow Super Giants in the 2023 Indian Premier League.

When is it taking place?

The match is scheduled to start at 3.30pm local time (11am BST) on Sunday, May 7.

Where is the match being played?

The match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Who's got form?

Gujarat Titans have been in fine touch of late, sitting pretty at the top of the table with 14 points. Four wins from five, the only blemish a formbook-busting defeat to Delhi Capitals, gives them great momentum heading into this fixture.

Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, are well placed to challenge for victory, even if their preparation has been less than ideal. They enter this match with a loss and a no result to their name, losing to RCB and having their clash with CSK rained off. They'll be hoping to bounce back.

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Rashid Khan picked up 3 for 14 against Rajasthan Royals [Arun Sankar/Getty Images]

What's the team news?

Gujarat Titans have no fresh injury concerns to deal with. Josh Little, however, is unavailable due to international commitments.

The Super Giants, meanwhile, are still finding their feet in a post-Rahul IPL landscape. The skipper tore his hamstring against RCB and has been replaced by Karun Nair. An overhauled XI took to the field in their washed-out fixture against CSK, with the likes of Manan Vohra and Karan Sharma profiting from the commotion caused by Rahul's absence.

What's the key matchup?

Afghan spin-twins Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad hold the key to success for Gujarat. Rashid led the way with figures of 3 for 14, but a stellar performance from both in their nine-wicket victory over the Royals will inspire fear in the hearts of an out-of-form Super Giants batting line-up.

Despite only one innings being played in their previous match, a meek performance with the bat may well leave the visitors vulnerable to an upbeat Titans' bowling attack. Newly-ordained captain Krunal Pandya will be looking to make amends for his first baller, while their own bowlers ought to be raring to go after not being needed last time out.

Head-to-head record

Matches played: 3

Gujarat Titans wins: 0

Lucknow Super Giants wins: 0

What's the weather forecast?

Clear conditions are expected in Ahmedabad, with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius.

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Lucknow Super Giants are without KL Rahul for the remainder of the tournament [Sajjad Hussain/Getty Images]

What are the squads?

Gujarat Titans: Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Kane Williamson (injured, replaced by Dasun Shanaka), Odean Smith, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Josh Little, Mohit Sharma

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c, injured), Ayush Badoni, Karan Sharma, Manan Vohra, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Deepak Hooda, Kyle Mayers, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan, Mark Wood, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nicholas Pooran, Jaydev Unadkat, Yash Thakur, Romario Shepherd, Daniel Sams, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Swapnil Singh, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yudhvir Charak, Karun Nair (replacement)

What are the possible starting XIs?

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Odean Smith

Lucknow Super Giants:Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Manan Vohra, Amit Mishra, Naveen-ul-Haq

What are the odds?

Gujarat Titans are the favourites with odds of 4/6, while Lucknow Super Giants are available at 11/10.

Prediction?

Both sides are inside the top four but momentum lies firmly with Gujarat Titans heading into this match. Titans wins.

Where can I watch the game?

In the UK, Sky Sports have exclusive rights to this year's tournament, with matches available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.

Fans in India can watch all the action on Star Sports.

Elsewhere in the world, viewers in Australia can watch the IPL on Fox Sports while in New Zealand, Sky Sport will provide coverage.

Willow TV and Flow Sports will broadcast the tournament in the United States and the Caribbean, respectively.

Fans in MENA can catch the action on beIN Sports while in South Africa, SuperSport have the rights.

If you are watching from the Middle East, you'll be able to view the game on Times Internet.

People from Bangladesh can watch the game on Gazi TV.


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