Mitchell Marsh, the all-rounder from Australia, is currently playing for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025. Unfortunately, he won’t be on the field for Saturday’s match against the Gujarat Titans because he needs to take care of his daughter, who isn’t feeling well. This news came straight from the team’s captain, Rishabh Pant, during the toss.
Marsh has been an important player for Lucknow, and right now, he stands as the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament. He has managed to rack up 265 runs over five matches, boasting an impressive average that speaks volumes about his performance. To fill his shoes, 28-year-old batter Himmat Singh from Delhi will step in, and it’s going to be interesting to see if he can make an impact like Marsh has been able to with his ability to hit big.
During the toss, Pant shared that he won it and decided to bowl first. He expressed satisfaction with the team’s last two victories, mentioning how they focus on their process and how well the players have been responding lately. The bowlers have been doing a fantastic job, and Pant made sure to give them credit for their hard work.
Gujarat’s captain Shubman Gill, mentioned that he would have preferred to bowl first as well. In their side, Washington Sundar has come in to replace Kulwant Khejroliya.
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Both teams are entering this match full of confidence, having won their previous games. Lucknow just narrowly defeated the defending champions, the Kolkata Knight Riders, by four runs in a thrilling match at Eden Gardens on Tuesday. They’ll need their bowlers to step up again to keep a lid on the powerful batting lineup of the Titans, who can score heavily if they find their rhythm.
On the flip side, Gujarat had a remarkable win against the Rajasthan Royals, beating them by 58 runs in their last match in Ahmedabad. They will definitely be bringing that confidence into Saturday’s matchup.
Here’s how both teams line up for the match:
Lucknow Super Giants:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | Batsman |
| Nicholas Pooran | Batsman/Wicketkeeper |
| Rishabh Pant | Captain & Wicketkeeper |
| Himmat Singh | Batsman |
| David Miller | Batsman |
| Abdul Samad | All-rounder |
| Shardul Thakur | All-rounder/Bowler |
| Akash Deep | Bowler |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | Bowler |
| Avesh Khan | Bowler |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
Impact substitutes: Ayush Badoni, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Shamar Joseph
Gujarat Titans:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | Batsman |
| Shubman Gill | Captain/Batsman |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder/Bowler |
| Sherfane Rutherford | All-rounder/Batsman |
| Shahrukh Khan | Batsman |
| Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| Arshad Khan | Bowler |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler |
| Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore | Bowler |
| Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
Impact substitutes: Prasidh Krishna, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav
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Both teams are eager to keep their winning streak alive, and the crowd can expect an exciting game ahead!
