Lucknow, April 12 (NationPress) A stellar performance from Prasidh Krishna, who achieved his best T20 figures of 4-28, combined with an impressive batting display by Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, propelled the Gujarat Titans to a commanding seven-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants during their Indian Premier League 2026 encounter at the Ekana Stadium on Sunday.

In pursuit of a competitive target of 165, the Titans seamlessly achieved 165/3 in 18.4 overs, showcasing a clinical approach characterized by a significant second-wicket partnership and a strong finish.

GT started their innings cautiously, with Gill and Sai Sudharsan establishing a solid base. Sudharsan (15) was dismissed early by Digvesh Rathi, but that marked the only breakthrough for LSG in the powerplay, as GT comfortably reached 52/1 after six overs.

From that point, Gill dominated the chase with a stylish innings, skillfully combining timing and authority. He capitalized on loose deliveries, notably attacking Mohammed Shami for a pivotal 20-run over that shifted the momentum in GT’s favor. The captain achieved a fluent half-century off just 34 balls, concluding his innings with 56 runs from 40 deliveries before being dismissed by Prince Yadav.

On the other end, Buttler steadily built his innings before unleashing a series of boundaries. The English cricketer was particularly aggressive against Avesh Khan, hitting three consecutive fours in a single over, propelling GT forward during the middle overs. Buttler celebrated his 100th T20 fifty in just 34 balls and finished with a match-defining 60 from 37 balls, featuring 11 fours.

The partnership of Gill and Buttler ensured that the required run rate was never an issue, with GT reaching 128/1 by the 14th over, effectively placing the match out of LSG's grasp.

Even though the home side briefly made a comeback with the quick dismissals of Gill and Buttler, the target had already been significantly reduced. Rahul Tewatia (10 not out off 8) and Washington Sundar then calmly wrapped up the innings, with Sundar clinching the victory with an unbeaten 21 off 13 balls, which included a six and a couple of boundaries.

Earlier, the bowlers from Gujarat laid the groundwork for the win with a disciplined performance, limiting LSG to 164/8.

The hosts managed to set a competitive score, aided by a strong lower-order finish following a period of slow scoring. After being put to bat, LSG raced to 60/2 during the powerplay. Aiden Markram stabilized the innings with 30 off 21 balls, but consistent wickets hindered their progress. Nicholas Pooran (19 off 21) and Abdul Samad (18 off 22) struggled to build momentum as Gujarat’s bowlers maintained pressure.

LSG appeared set for a subpar total during the death overs until Mukul Choudhary (18), George Linde (16 off 10), and Mohammed Shami delivered some late hits, lifting them over 160, with a remarkable 18 runs scored in the final over. Prasidh Krishna stood out with a remarkable 4/28, taking critical wickets in the middle overs, while Mohammed Siraj and Ashok Sharma contributed with essential dismissals.

Brief Scores: Lucknow Super Giants 164/8 in 20 overs (Aiden Markram 30, Nicholas Pooran 19; Prasidh Krishna 4-28, Ashok Sharma 2-32) lost to Gujarat Titans (Jos Buttler 60, Shubman Gill 56; Digvesh Rathi 1-31, Prince Yadav 1-31) by seven wickets.