LSG vs GT: Shubman Gill or Pant, who will bat? Watch the match for free here

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 18, 2026

The 19th match of IPL 2026 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) is going to be held on Sunday. This match will be held at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. There is going to be a tough competition between the two teams. Both the teams seem excited to win.

Lucknow Super Giants are excited after winning on the last ball in their last match against Kolkata Knight Riders. In that match, Mukul Chaudhary played the best innings of his life. Gujarat Titans have also won against Delhi Capitals in a thrilling match that lasted till the last ball. Both the teams are in good form.

Also read: Poor fielding set the field, fans’ hearts broken due to Delhi’s defeat.

Who is heavier in a head-on collision?

So far 7 matches have been played between the two teams. Lucknow Super Giants have won 3 matches while Gujarat Titans have won 4 matches. Gujarat may have a slight advantage in a direct clash with Lucknow. Amazing work is expected on the pitch.

Possible playing of LSG 11: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (captain/wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Prince Yadav, Abdul Samad, Manimaran Siddharth, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Mukul Chaudhary, Digvesh Rathi.
GT’s probable playing 11: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudarshan, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna.

Also read: IPL 2026: Sanju’s century changed Chennai’s fortunes, CSK beat DC by 23 runs.

How is the pitch? Who will the weather favor?

The match will start at 3.30 pm. The toss will take place at 3 o’clock. The pitch at Ekana Stadium is generally considered better for both batting and bowling. Fast bowlers can get help on red clay pitch. If there is a home ground for the Lucknow team then it can get more lead. There is no possibility of rain. The weather will be clear during the match. The temperature can go up to 36 degrees during the day and drop to 26 degrees in the evening.

Where can you watch the match for free?

This match can be watched in India through live streaming on JioHotstar app. If you do not have Hotstar subscription then you can get access to Jio Hotstar in cheap data recharge. There will be live telecast on TV on Star Sports Network channels. You can see it in languages like Hindi, Bhojpuri, Gujarati and Haryanavi.