High-flying Titans aim to extend dominant run vs deflated LSG

Sitting pretty at the top of the IPL table, Gujarat start as favourites against already eliminated Lucknow Super Giants

- TRIDIB BAPARNASH

Having already secured their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs, former champions Gujarat Titans (GT) will look to cement their stay at the top of the points table when they take on a struggling Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a league match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

The upcoming clash shapes up as a clear mismatch based on recent form. Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants have endured a downward spiral, losing four consecutive games. Their playoff hopes were officially extinguished following a six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last outing.

On the other hand, Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans have been in dominant form, winning five of their last six games to claim the top spot with 18 points from 12 matches. A ruthless 10-wicket demolition of Delhi Capitals in their previous encounter further underscored GT's all-round strength and reinforced their credentials as serious title contenders.