GT vs LSG, IPL 2023 Live Score and UpdatesSaha, Gill in record opening stand for Gujarat Titans

12.3Avesh Khan to Hardik Pandya, No run.

12.2Avesh Khan to Hardik Pandya, No run.

Skipper, Hardik Pandya walks out to bat next.

12.1Avesh Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, OUT! TAKEN! A brilliant catch in the deep! Avesh Khan draws first blood! Some relief on the faces of the Lucknow players as they see the back of the dangerous Saha now.

11.6Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, SIX! Into the stands! Krunal Pandya darts this one a bit short, on middle, angling in, Shubman Gill clears his front leg and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

11.5Krunal Pandya to Wriddhiman Saha, Flighted, on middle, Wriddhiman Saha uses his feet and tries to drive it but once again gets an inside edge towards long on for one more.

11.4Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Short and on middle, Shubman Gill moves back and works it through mid-wicket for one.

11.3Krunal Pandya to Wriddhiman Saha, Quicker, full and on middle, Wriddhiman Saha mistimes his drive off the inner half towards long on for a run.

11.2Krunal Pandya to Wriddhiman Saha, FOUR! Good shot! Krunal Pandya sees Saha make room and serves a full toss, outside off, Wriddhiman Saha still manages to slice it over point for a boundary.

11.1Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, FIFTY FOR GILL! He loves this ground and continues to rack up the runs. This has been a stylish knock from him and he will want to go hard now. Krunal Pandya bowls this flatter, full and on leg, Shubman Gill flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

10.6Swapnil Singh to Shubman Gill, Fires this one full and on the pads, Shubman Gill works it through square leg for one.

10.5Swapnil Singh to Wriddhiman Saha, Another short delivery, outside off, Wriddhiman Saha makes room and punches it wide of sweeper covers for a run.

10.4Swapnil Singh to Wriddhiman Saha, Floated, short and on middle, Wriddhiman Saha uses his feet but only manages to bunt it back to the bowler.

10.3Swapnil Singh to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on middle Shubman Gill drives it towards long off for a single.

10.2Swapnil Singh to Shubman Gill, Short again and on middle, Shubman Gill nudges it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of more runs.

10.1Swapnil Singh to Shubman Gill, Swapnil Singh begins with a short delivery, on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it with soft hands towards mid-wicket and comes back for the second easily as the fielder fails to pick up on the go.

Swapnil Singh comes into the attack now.

9.6Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Flatter one, angled into middle and leg, Shubman Gill stays back and knocks it down to long on to make it six singles off the over.

9.5Krunal Pandya to Wriddhiman Saha, Floats it up a bit and bowls it outside off, Wriddhiman Saha comes forward and drives it through the cover region for yet another single.

9.4Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Flatter one on the pads, worked away ’round the corner for a single.

9.3Krunal Pandya to Wriddhiman Saha, Very full and very wide outside the off stump, Wriddhiman Saha reaches out and toe-ends it down to long off for one more.

9.2Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Drifted onto the pads, Shubman Gill looks to tuck it away but gets a leading edge toward mid on and collects a single.

9.1Krunal Pandya to Wriddhiman Saha, Slower and shorter outside off, hit away through cover-point for a run.

8.6Ravi Bishnoi to Wriddhiman Saha, Nicely bowled but still, 17 runs come off it. Ravi Bishnoi sees Wriddhiman Saha coming down the pitch and bowls a quicker and fuller one outside off. Saha gets an inside edge off the pads and the ball rolls toward short third man. They get a single.

8.5Ravi Bishnoi to Shubman Gill, Full and around off, this is driven off the front foot through extra cover for a run.

8.4Ravi Bishnoi to Shubman Gill, SIX! Wow, that is a shot and a half! Tossed up once again and on off stump, Shubman Gill plays a straight-batted lofted drive and smokes the ball a long way over the fence and picks up a 96-meter maximum.

8.4Ravi Bishnoi to Shubman Gill, WIDE! Tossed up full and well outside the off stump. Shubman Gill leaves it alone and a wide is called.

8.3Ravi Bishnoi to Wriddhiman Saha, Slightly flighted and outside off, Wriddhiman Saha steps out and drives it toward sweeper cover for one.

8.2Ravi Bishnoi to Shubman Gill, Quicker and flatter outside off, this is slapped away in front of point for a single.

8.1Ravi Bishnoi to Shubman Gill, SIX! Pure class from Shubman Gill and the 100 is already up for Gujarat! This is floated up full and outside off, Gill crouches a bit and just reaches out before lofting it all the way over the cover fence for a maximum.

7.6Kyle Mayers to Wriddhiman Saha, FOUR! Lucky! Nagging length outside off, Wriddhiman Saha looks to cut but gets a bottom edge and the ball goes past the stumps and the keeper before running away into the fence. 16 off the over, another big one for Gujarat.

7.5Kyle Mayers to Shubman Gill, Slower one, a low full toss and angled across the off stump. Shubman Gill reaches out and tries to drag it leg side but toe-ends it toward mid-wicket for a single.

7.5Kyle Mayers to Wriddhiman Saha, NO BALL! It’s going bad to worse here for Kyle Mayers. Comes from around the wicket and angles across a very high full toss. Wriddhiman Saha looks to pull but ends up slicing it toward backward point for a single. Krunal Pandya wants to review it but he is a bit too late. Free Hit to follow…

7.4Kyle Mayers to Wriddhiman Saha, FOUR! The boundaries just keep on coming for Wriddhiman Saha. Just a tad short and over middle, Saha pulls it well in front of square on the leg side and finds the fence once again.

7.3Kyle Mayers to Wriddhiman Saha, Full and around off, angling it in. Wriddhiman Saha shuffles across and looks for the lap shot but misses and gets struck on the pads.

7.2Kyle Mayers to Wriddhiman Saha, FOUR! Short and wide, Wriddhiman Saha comes forward a bit and slaps it away over backward point for a boundary.

7.1Kyle Mayers to Shubman Gill, Starts with a shortish delivery around off, Shubman Gill stays back and half-pulls it in front of the square on the leg side for a single.

Kyle Mayers comes into the attack now.

6.6Ravi Bishnoi to Shubman Gill, Short on middle and leg, Shubman Gill with a short-arm jab down to wide long on for just a single.

6.5Ravi Bishnoi to Wriddhiman Saha, Ravi Bishnoi sees Wriddhiman Saha coming and shortens the length nicely. Saha forces it through cover-point and gets across for a single.

6.4Ravi Bishnoi to Shubman Gill, Full on middle and leg, worked away in front of mid-wicket for one more.

6.3Ravi Bishnoi to Wriddhiman Saha, Fraction shorter around off and turning in, Saha cuts it off the back foot through point for a single.

6.2Ravi Bishnoi to Wriddhiman Saha, Pushed through a bit fuller and outside off, Wriddhiman Saha looks to step out but ends up just blocking it.

6.1Ravi Bishnoi to Wriddhiman Saha, Quicker and flatter on off stump, Wriddhiman Saha goes on the back foot to defend it out.

Strategic-Break! This has been a rollicking start from Gujarat as both their openers are striking a good rate especially Saha who has already notched up his fifty. They will hope to continue this momentum and set a huge total. Lucknow need a wicket and they need it quickly as this is getting out of their hands. Ravi Bishnoi to bowl after the break.

5.6Yash Thakur to Shubman Gill, SIX! Easy pickings! This is short again and down leg, Shubman Gill stays put and just helps it on its way, sending it a long way over the fine leg fence for a biggie. 15 off the over and after the Powerplay, Gujarat are flying at 78/0!

5.5Yash Thakur to Wriddhiman Saha, Full and straight, this is pushed out through mid on for one more.

5.4Yash Thakur to Shubman Gill, Shorter one around the hips, Shubman Gill stays back and whips it away past square leg for another single.

5.3Yash Thakur to Wriddhiman Saha, A tad slower and banged in as well, Wriddhiman Saha walks down the track and pulls it away through mid-wicket for a single.

5.2Yash Thakur to Wriddhiman Saha, Back of a length and over middle, Wriddhiman Saha looks to pull but gets hurried on a bit and takes a blow on the body.

5.1Yash Thakur to Wriddhiman Saha, SIX! What a way to get to a sensational FIFTY from Wriddhiman Saha and he is in a relentless mood here. Yash Thakur starts with a short ball around off, Saha steps out and clobbers it over the long on fence for yet another biggie.

Yash Thakur comes into the attack now.

4.6Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, SIX! Salt to the wounds! A great effort though from Deepak Hooda in the deep. This is tossed up, on middle, Shubman Gill uses his feet and launches it towards the long off fence with not much timing. However it has just enough power to go over Hooda for a biggie who tries to parry it inside but fails to do so.

4.5Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, A huge appeal for LBW, but turned down! Krunal Pandya takes the review after some discussion with Quinton de Kock. This is floated, shortish and around middle, Shubman Gill goes down and tries to sweep it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows no bat involved but Ball Tracking shows that wickets is missing as the ball is going above it. Lucknow loses their review!

4.4Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Another short delivery, on off, Shubman Gill punches it wide of covers where Ravi Bishnoi dives to his right to stop it.

4.3Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Short again and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it wide of deep mid-wicket for a brace.

4.2Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Quicker, short and on off, Shubman Gill looks to push it away but gets an outside edge towards short third man.

4.1Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on leg, Shubman Gill nudges it wide of square leg for a couple of runs.

3.6Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, FOUR! 24 runs off the over! Saha is on fire! This is on a hard length and on middle, Wriddhiman Saha picks up the length early and heaves it between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for another boundary. 50 up for Gujarat as well!

3.5Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, SIX! Classy from Saha! Mohsin Khan pitches this one up, on off, Wriddhiman Saha stays there and shows the full face of the bat to loft it over the long off fence for a maximum.

3.4Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, FOUR! Wriddhiman Saha is dealing in boundaries only! Mohsin Khan lands this on a good length and on middle, Wriddhiman Saha moves across a bit and whips it wide of short fine leg for four more runs.

3.3Mohsin Khan to Shubman Gill, Short of a length and outside off, Shubman Gill cuts it towards deep point for a single.

3.2Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, Full and on off, Wriddhiman Saha drives it towards covers where a bit of a fumble allows the run.

3.1Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, SIX! What a shot! Mohsin Khan bangs in a bouncer now, on middle, Wriddhiman Saha gets into position quickly and hammers it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Mohsin Khan (1-0-12-0) switches ends now.

2.6Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Another short delivery, on middle, Shubman Gill winds up for the big heave but pats it towards square leg in the end.

2.5Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Flatter, full and on middle,e Shubman Gill drills it towards mid on and sets off for the run, Yash Thakur misfields a bit and allows the second runs. Although, if the throw would have been better there was a chance of a run out at the non-striker’s end as Saha was struggling.

2.4Krunal Pandya to Wriddhiman Saha, Short again and on middle, Wriddhiman Saha moves back and nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.

2.3Krunal Pandya to Wriddhiman Saha, Short and on leg, Wriddhiman Saha works it towards square leg.

2.2Krunal Pandya to Wriddhiman Saha, FOUR! Up and over! This is tossed up, full and around off, Wriddhiman Saha goes inside out and lofts it gently over covers for a boundary.

2.1Krunal Pandya to Shubman Gill, Krunal Pandya starts with a floated delivery, full and on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

1.6Avesh Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, FOUR! Nice shot! This is short of a length and around middle, Wriddhiman Saha skips down the track and pulls it well towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

1.5Avesh Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, SIX! First maximum of the match! Avesh Khan bangs in a bouncer again, on leg, Wriddhiman Saha tries to pull it away but gets a bit hurried and it goes of the top edge over the fine leg fence for a biggie.

1.4Avesh Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, This is on a hard length and around off, Wriddhiman Saha uses his feet and slashes at it but fails to connect.

1.3Avesh Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, Back of a length and on off, Wriddhiman Saha steers it towards point.

1.2Avesh Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, So close! Avesh Khan bangs this onto the pitch, on middle, keeps a bit low, Wriddhiman Saha tries to pull it away but it goes under his bat and hits him on the thigh pads and then deflects off the gloves just past the off pole.

1.1Avesh Khan to Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan begins with a full delivery as well, on middle, Shubman Gill knocks it towards mid on for a quick single.

Avesh Khan to operate from the other end.

0.6Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, On a length and on off, Wriddhiman Saha dabs it towards point.

0.5Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, FOUR! Beautiful shot! Mohsin Khan serves this way fuller and on off, Wriddhiman Saha leans on a bit and creams it through covers for a boundary.

0.4Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, EDGED AND FOUR! This is on a good length and around off, shaping away a bit, Wriddhiman Saha looks to push it away but gets a thick outside edge past first slip and wide of third man for a boundary.

0.4Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, Mohsin Khan loses his line again and lands this short of a length, way outside off, Wriddhiman Saha throws his bat at it but misses. It is called a wide!

0.3Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, Mohsin Khan bowls the slower delivery, on a length and on off, Wriddhiman Saha is way early into his drive and his bottom hand comes off when he connects. The ball travels in the air but well wide of mid off. Two runs taken!

0.2Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, Fuller again and on off, Wriddhiman Saha pushes it towards short covers.

0.2Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, Back of a length, outside off, way outside off, Wriddhiman Saha leaves it alone. Wided. Gujarat are underway with extras!

0.1Mohsin Khan to Wriddhiman Saha, Mohsin Khan starts with a full delivery, on off, Wriddhiman Saha keeps it out to the off side.

All in readiness for the game to begin! The two umpires are out in the middle as the Lucknow players are seen in a huddle just inside the boundary ropes. Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill will open the innings for Gujarat as usual. Mohsin Khan has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. Let’s play…

Gujarat’s skipper, Hardik Pandya says that they would have batted first anyway. On captaining against his brother, he adds that it is a big thing and a very emotional day and their father would have been really proud. Goes on to say that the family would not be able to support one brother or another but says that one Pandya will definitely win. Mentions that it is just about expressing themselves and not worrying too much about the result. Informs that they have a forced change as Joshua Little has to play for his country and hence, Alzarri Joseph comes back into the team.

Krunal Pandya, the captain of Lucknow says that they will bowl first. On both the Pandya brothers captaining this game, he adds that it is a dream come true for both of them leading their respective sides. Tells that the wicket will play the same and he feels that they have a good batting line-up and backs themselves to chase a target. Mentions that they have played some good cricket and are in a good position in the table. Says that the game face will be on when they step out on the field. Informs Quinton de Kock is in for Naveen-ul-Haq.

Impact Players nominated by Lucknow – Ayush Badoni, Daniel Sams, Amit Mishra, Prerak Mankad, Yudhvir Singh.

Lucknow (Playing XI) – Quinton de Kock (In for Naveen-ul-Haq) (WK), Kyle Mayers, Deepak Hooda (In for Manan Vohra), Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya (C), Swapnil Singh (On Lucknow debut) (In for Karan Sharma), Yash Thakur (In for Ayush Badoni), Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan (In for Krishnappa Gowtham).

Impact Players nominated by Gujarat – Alzarri Joseph, Dasun Shanaka, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Jayant Yadav.

Gujarat (Playing XI) – Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill (In for Joshua Little), Hardik Pandya (C), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Mohit Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Noor Ahmad.

TOSS – Up goes the coin and it lands in favor of Lucknow. They will BOWL first.