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Prasidh Krishna's 4-Wicket Haul Restricts LSG to 164 in IPL Thriller

Pacer Prasidh Krishna delivered a match-defining spell of 4/28 to dismantle the Lucknow Super Giants batting lineup. His wickets included key players Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and the previous match's hero, Mukul Choudhary. Despite a promising start from LSG openers and late cameos, the Titans' bowling attack kept the hosts to a modest 164/8. Gujarat Titans now require 165 runs to secure their second consecutive victory of the season.

Key Points: Prasidh Krishna 4/28 Helps GT Restrict LSG to 164/8 in IPL

  • Prasidh Krishna takes 4/28
  • Aiden Markram scores 30 for LSG
  • GT needs 165 to win
  • Lower-order cameos push LSG past 160
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IPL: Prasidh Krishna's 4-fer helps GT restrict LSG to 164/8 in 20 overs

Gujarat Titans pacer Prasidh Krishna took 4/28 to restrict Lucknow Super Giants to 164/8. GT needs 165 to win their IPL clash.

"Krishna finished his exceptional spell with figures of 4/28 - Match Report"

Lucknow, April 12

Gujarat Titans' pacer Prasidh Krishna claimed four wickets as he helped his team restrict Lucknow Super Giants to 164/8 in 20 overs in the first innings of their Indian Premier League 2026 clash on Sunday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Krishna claimed bowling figures of 4/28 in 4 overs as he scalped the wickets of LSG opener Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, and Mukul Choudhary, not letting the hosts get any momentum through their innings. However, with the help of a 30 from Markram and contributions from their lower-order, LSG set GT the target of 165.

After GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl, the Super Giants' innings began with intent. Mitchell Marsh looked dangerous early on, smashing a six and a four in a 4-ball cameo of 11 runs before Kagiso Rabada (1/54 in 4 overs) sent him back in the second over.

Rishabh Pant (18) joined Aiden Markram, and the duo briefly threatened to take the game away, but the former lost his wicket to Mohammed Siraj. However, LSG managed to score 60/2 in six overs.

The introduction of Prasidh Krishna proved to be the turning point. Krishna dismissed the set Aiden Markram (30 off 21) on the final ball of the 7th over. He then returned to remove the young Ayush Badoni (9) and the dangerous Nicholas Pooran (19), who had just begun to break the shackles with back-to-back sixes off Rashid Khan.

Krishna finished his exceptional spell with figures of 4/28 as he also got rid of LSG's last match hero Mukul Choudhary, effectively breaking the backbone of the LSG batting lineup.

George Linde (16 off 10) and an unexpected cameo from Mohammed Shami (12 off 5), including a last-over six, helped LSG push the total past the 160-mark. GT bowler Ashok Sharma also remained clinical at the death, finishing with 2/32.

Gujarat Titans now require 165 runs to secure their second consecutive win of the season.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, that was fantastic bowling. But 165 is not a bad total on this pitch. LSG's lower order did well to get them there. The real test is now - can GT's batsmen chase this under pressure?
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Rohit P
Rabada going for 54 runs in his 4 overs is a big concern for GT. He's their main overseas pacer. Prasidh bailed them out today, but they can't rely on that every match. Economy rate matters in T20.
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Priya S
So happy for Prasidh Krishna! 🇮🇳 He's worked so hard on his comeback from injury. This performance will do wonders for his confidence. Indian pace bowling stocks are looking good for the future.
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Michael C
Interesting to see Mohammed Shami hitting a six! LSG's tail wagged nicely at the end. That could be the difference between a defendable total and an easy chase. Game on!
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Kavya N
LSG's batting order looks a bit shaky after the top 3. Too much dependence on Pooran. They need Indian middle-order batsmen to step up. Badoni and Choudhary got out cheaply again.

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