Sat Apr 12 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Lucknow Super Giants Climbs to Top 3, Puran Reclaims Orange Cap in IPL 2025 Thriller

**Lucknow, India –** The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a thrilling victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Saturday, April 12th, propelling them into the top three of the IPL 2025 points table. This win marks LSG’s third consecutive victory, while Gujarat slipped to second place after their second loss of the season.

The match was a captivating contest, highlighted by a tight battle for the Orange Cap between Nicholas Pooran and Sai Sudharsan. Sudharsan briefly held the lead during Gujarat’s innings, but Pooran’s half-century saw him reclaim the top spot for most runs scored. Meanwhile, Noor Ahmed remains firmly in possession of the Purple Cap for most wickets taken. Shardul Thakur moved up to second place in the Purple Cap race after claiming two wickets against Gujarat.

In unrelated news, the BJP has appointed K. Annamalai as the new president of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit. Annamalai congratulated his successor, Nainar Nagendran, and expressed confidence in the BJP’s ability to defeat the DMK in the 2026 elections with a strong NDA alliance.

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