IPL 2023: Match 51- GT vs LSG- Records, Stats, and Pitch Report of Narendra Modi Stadium

Krunal Pandya-Hardik Pandya (Source: Twitter)

Gujarat Titans are all set to host Lucknow Super Giants in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on the 7th of May. Having already handed them a clinical defeat in their previous encounter, GT will look to double up against LSG.

The defending champions have been on a roll this season and currently sit at the top of the points table with seven wins in the 10 games that they have played so far. LSG, on the other hand, has had a mixed season so far with five wins and a tied match in 10 games that they have played so far.

In what has come as a big blow for the team coached by Andy Flower, their captain KL Rahul sustained an injury during the game against RCB and has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament. Krunal Pandy is expected to assume the captaincy duties in his absence, and Quinton de Kock might get a chance in the Playing XI.

Pitch Report

The surface at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is a batter’s paradise. The pitch is projected to remain dry throughout the game, providing minimal assistance to spin bowlers. Fans should expect another high-scoring match, with batsmen taking control from the opening over.

GT vs LSG Head to Head records

Both of these teams are very new to the Indian Premier League, having entered the competition for the first time in 2022. As a result, they haven’t played many games against one other. They’ve played three games against each other, with GT winning all three. LSG would like to change that this time.

Total matches- 3

Won by GT- 3

Won by LSG- 0

Players to watch out for

Kyle Mayers: The LSG opener has been in excellent form throughout this season, having scored 311 runs in 10 innings so far. With KL Rahul no longer available, Mayers will play an even larger role in the future.

Hardik Pandya: The GT skipper has led his team from the front in all departments this season and will look to continue his form with the bat and the ball.

Mohammed Shami: This season, the star GT pacer has been among the leading wicket-takers and has been quite consistent. Shami will have to maintain his form in this match as well.