IPL 2025: LSG vs GT, Match 26 – Full highlights, top moments & winner details

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) continued their winning streak by putting an end to the Gujarat Titans' (GT) hot streak of four games in Lucknow. It was quite a one-sided victory for LSG as they won the game by six wickets. Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran did what they do best - chase. Rishabh Pant looked elated after their fourth victory in the season. 

It was Pant who won the toss and elected to field first. Soon after Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill took the field, they smashed the LSG bowlers all around the park. The duo put up an opening stand of 120 runs. However, in the 13th over, Gill was dismissed, and soon after him, Sudharsan was too. After their dismissals, GT's batting line-up collapsed, and in the next eight overs, the batters could only add 60 runs more.

When LSG came to bat in the second innings, it was captain Rishabh Pant who promoted himself up in the batting order and played alongside Aiden Markram. His new batting position couldn't change his poor form, and he was dismissed on 21 runs by Prasidh Krishna. However, instead of scoring in single digits, Pant did hit four boundaries. 

His dismissal brought Nicholas Pooran (61 off 34) to the crease, who has been in terrific form. The batter complemented well with Markram (58 off 31) and led LSG to their fourth victory in the tournament. 

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Key Moments from LSG vs GT, Match 26 of IPL 2025

1. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill slam a 120-run partnership

GT opener Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill pulled off a 120-run partnership. The opening pair is in outstanding form, and it was pretty much evident today. Gill and Sudharsan scored 60 runs off 38 balls and 56 runs off 37 balls, respectively. There was a difference of just one boundary between their scores. However, their efforts ended up in a losing cause. 

2. Rishabh Pant's lack of form continues

LSG skipper Rishabh Pant, the highest-paid cricketer in IPL history, is struggling hard to find his form in the IPL 2025. Despite promoting himself up the batting order he scored 21 runs off 18 balls, hitting four boundaries. It is a matter of concern for LSG, as Pant's form is extremely important for the team. 

3. Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran lead LSG to one-sided victory

Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran are enjoying batting in the ongoing IPL season as the players slammed half-centuries to take the team home. They are the most consistent players in this edition, scoring in every match possible. While Markram hit nine boundaries and one six, Pooran hit a whopping seven sixes and one four.