GT vs LSG: Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants face one another in the 51st match of IPL 2023. Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya face one another as captains of their IPL franchises for the primary time. While GT are topping the Points desk, LSG sit at third spot in the standings.
Lucknow received the toss and opted to bowl first. LSG and GT each made adjustments to their group. GT have introduced in Alzarri Joseph in for Joshua Little in the group.
Why Joshua Little is not playing in GT vs LSG clash?
Joshua Little has been named in Ireland’s ODI squad for a three-match sequence against Bangladesh. The star pacer will head again to his dwelling in Ireland and might be obtainable for his facet in the sequence. GT not too long ago launched a press release informing concerning the Irish pacer’s absence from IPL. “We wish Josh the best as he heads back to represent Ireland in the ODIs. He has had a good run in his first Tata Indian Premier League and we look forward to welcoming him back once he finishes the ODI series,” stated Gujarat Titans Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki in an official assertion.
The similar was additionally said by GT captain Hardik Pandya on the toss through the sport vs LSG. “We needed to bat anyway. I obtained what I needed. It’s an emotional day for us, our father would have been proud. This is taking place for the primary time, so our household is proud. One Pandya will certainly win immediately. We look to specific ourselves and not fear concerning the outcome. The worry of failure would possibly come in, however we have to play effectively. One pressured change, Little is out as he has to play for Ireland, Alzarri is again in the group.
GT’s Playing XI:
Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami
LSG’s Playing XI:
Quinton de Kock(w), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda, Karan Sharma, Krunal Pandya(c), Marcus Stoinis, Swapnil Singh, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan
