Lucknow, April 12 -- Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram led from the front as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) overhauled Gujarat Titans' (GT) total of 180 to clinch a comprehensive six-wicket win in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Ekana Stadium here on Saturday.
Chasing 181 for victory after electing to bowl first, LSG rode on Markram's blistering 58 off 31 balls and a power-packed 61 from Pooran off just 34 deliveries. The duo stitched a crucial 58-run partnership that steadied the chase after the early departure of captain Rishabh Pant (21). Ayush Badoni (28* off 20 balls) provided the finishing touches as the hosts reached 186/4 in 19.3 overs.
Earlier, GT's innings was anchored by a fluent 60 off 38 balls from s...