Thu May 22 13:30:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
The match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) saw GT win the toss and elect to field. LSG, already out of playoff contention, included Himmat Singh and Shahbaz Ahmed in their lineup in place of the suspended Digvesh Singh. The GT team remains unchanged. The match saw multiple incidents with bowlers slipping in their run-up and needing attention from the physio, particularly Arshad Khan who fell and landed hard. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram opened the batting for LSG, with both getting some boundaries. GT is currently at the top of the league with 18 points.
**News Article:**
**GT Elect to Field; LSG Out of Playoffs in IPL Clash**
**Ahmedabad, India** – The Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field first in their match against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With LSG already out of contention for the playoffs, the match holds significance for GT as they aim to secure a top-two finish in the league standings.
LSG made a few changes in their playing XI with Himmat Singh and Shahbaz Ahmed replacing suspended Digvesh Singh while GT remained unchanged.
The LSG innings got off to a shaky start. Bowlers from both sides encountered difficulties with their footing, with Arshad Khan requiring medical attention after a fall in his run-up. However, the match continued with some good boundaries from LSG’s opening batsmen.
GT is currently on top of the league with 18 points.