Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Stadium with both teams naming unchanged XIs. Gujarat Titans secured their first IPL 2026 win in a thrilling final-ball victory over Delhi Capitals, while LSG bounced back with a dominant win against KKR. LSG’s emerging pacer Mukul Choudhary starred with an extraordinary fifty as LSG powered past Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-scoring contest. Shubman Gill emphasized consistency as Gujarat Titans aim to turn their close finishes into steady performances across the season. Rishabh Pant highlighted LSG’s resilience after a slow start, praising their character and intent in the win over KKR.