Lucknow, April 12 -- Fine half-centuries from Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram powered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to win over Gujarat Titans by four wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Ekana Stadium on Saturday.

LSG is at the third spot in the points table with four wins and two losses, giving them eight points. GT has the same win-loss record and sits at number two.

During the run-chase of 181 runs, LSG sent skipper Rishabh Pant to open with Aiden Markram in the absence of Mitchell Marsh, hoping that a move to the top would help the left-hander. After first two dull overs, Markram let loose against Mohammed Siraj, by hitting him for three fours. Siraj also threw some extras and conceded 20 runs in total.

Markram was...