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Pant To Gather Form Against Siraj? Player Battles To Watch Out In GT Vs LSG IPL Match



Rishabh Pant vs Mohammed Siraj (Source: @IPL/X.com)Rishabh Pant vs Mohammed Siraj (Source: @IPL/X.com)

After ensuring their playoff spot, Gujarat Titans (GT) will look to seal a top-two finish against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This encounter will be played on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, from 7:30 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The Gujarat Titans have already sealed their playoff spot with nine wins in 12 matches as they are at the top of the table with 18 points with a net run rate of +0.795. Whereas, the Lucknow Super Giants have already been eliminated and will be playing for pride, as they are seventh on the table after 12 games, currently having 10 points to their name and a net run rate of -0.506.

Therefore, let's have a look at the player battles that will be crucial in this encounter between GT vs LSG.

1. Rishabh Pant vs Mohammed Siraj

Criterion
Data
Innings9
Runs87
Wickets4
Balls47
Average21.75
Strike Rate185.10
  • The battle between Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj has predominantly been dominated by the Lucknow skipper, who has smashed Siraj for 87 runs off 47 deliveries with a strike rate of 185.10.
  • However, the pacer has managed to dismiss the left-handed batter on four occasions out of nine, whereas the average is just 21.75, signaling that Pant likes to go after Siraj but often loses his wicket on the way.
  • Pant has been having an unsuccessful season, with nothing coming out of his bat except a single 50-plus score, whereas Siraj has done a decent job with the ball for the Titans. It is more likely that Pant will take his chances against Siraj, against whom he has had a good run in the IPL.

2. David Miller vs Mohammed Siraj

Criterion
Data
Innings4
Runs10
Wickets2
Balls13
Average5.00
Strike Rate76.92
  • Mohammed Siraj, on the other hand, has had a great time against Lucknow's David Miller, whom he has dismissed twice out of four times, where the left-handed batter has only managed 10 runs off 13 deliveries.
  • The average of 5 and a strike rate of 76.92 reflects Miller's struggles against Siraj in the IPL. Miller can be an outright power hitter, especially in the death overs, where the pacer is more prominent and likely to bowl more overs. This could be an interesting matchup to look out for, as GT would likely employ Siraj whenever Miller walks onto the crease.
  • David Miller likes to go after pacers, and he will definitely not shy away from going against Siraj, which could be a crucial factor in this game if the right-armer manages to get him out one more time.

3. Shubman Gill vs Avesh Khan

Criterion
Data
Innings8
Runs66
Wickets3
Balls54
Average22.00
Strike Rate122.22
  • As for the Shubman Gill and Avesh Khan battle, the numbers are stacked in favour of the bowler, as Gill has been dismissed three times out of eight occasions, but has also managed to smack 66 runs off 54 deliveries against the right-arm pacer.
  • The average is low at 22, whereas a strike rate isn't too great either at 122.22, which suggests that Avesh is slightly ahead of Shubman. Gill has been in terrific form this season, with runs coming in plenty at the top of the order, whereas Avesh has blown hot and cold, with his yorkers varying in different stages of the game.
  • To break the momentum at the top, LSG should look to employ Avesh Khan in the powerplay, to ensure Gill doesn't get set, as his weakness against Avesh can be exposed if utilized properly. Therefore, this match-up between Gill and Avesh would be extremely crucial in the context of this game.