Thu May 22 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Gill-Sudharsan Duo Eye IPL History, While Pant Seeks Redemptive End
**Ahmedabad, India** – Gujarat Titans’ dynamic opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are on the cusp of etching their names in IPL history as they prepare to face the Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday. The duo needs just 100 runs to break the record for most runs scored by a pair in a single IPL season (939 runs), currently held by another team.
Gill and Sudharsan have been in scintillating form, amassing 839 runs in 12 innings at an impressive average of 76.3. Their unbeaten 205-run partnership against Delhi Capitals in their previous match showcased their incredible chemistry and aggressive batting style.
While Gujarat Titans have already secured a playoff berth, they are aiming for a top-two finish to gain a crucial advantage in the knockout stages. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, are out of the playoff race.
**Other Key Highlights:**
* **Jos Buttler’s Middle-Order Success:** Playing at number 3 for Gujarat Titans, Jos Buttler has proven his versatility, scoring 500 runs in 11 innings at an average of 71.4 with a strike rate of 164.
* **Prasidh Krishna’s Stellar Season:** Prasidh Krishna is enjoying a career-best season, currently tied for the most wickets (21) in IPL 2025.
* **LSG’s Over-Reliance on Foreign Top Order:** Lucknow Super Giants struggled due to their heavy reliance on their foreign top order of Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran, with only Ayush Badoni providing substantial contributions in the middle order.
* **Rishabh Pant’s Disappointing Run:** Rishabh Pant has had a forgettable season, averaging just 12.3 in 11 innings and struggling for form. His average is the second-lowest for a captain in a single IPL season.
The match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants promises to be an exciting encounter, with Gill and Sudharsan looking to create history and Pant hoping to salvage some pride from a challenging season.
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