Important Update: Mitchell Marsh Sidelined for IPL 2025 Game
Mitchell Marsh, a pivotal player for the Lucknow Super Giants, will be absent from the upcoming IPL 2025 match against the Gujarat Titans this Saturday. Having scored a remarkable 265 runs in just five matches this season, Marsh is currently the second highest run-scorer for his team.
Reason Behind Marsh’s Absence
During the pre-match toss, LSG captain Rishabh Pant disclosed that Marsh would not participate in the game as he needs to attend to his unwell daughter, prioritizing his family at this crucial time.
Team Adjustments and Strategy
Rishabh Pant further shared his team’s strategy and adjustments in response to Marsh’s absence:
- Replacement Player: Himmat Singh has been announced as the replacement for Marsh in this crucial fixture.
- Bowling First: Pant expressed satisfaction with the pitch and opted to bowl first, a decision bolstered by their recent victories in the last two matches.
- Praise for the Bowlers: Acknowledging the team’s recent successes, Pant credited the bowlers for their outstanding performances.
Gujarat Titans’ Tactical Shift
Shubman Gill, the captain of the Gujarat Titans, also revealed their team change, replacing Kulwant Khejrolia with Washington Sundar for this match. Gill echoed Pant’s sentiment regarding the pitch and expressed confidence in his team’s well-rounded contributions.
Team Line-Ups for the Match
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (wk/c)
- Himmat Singh
- David Miller
- Abdul Samad
- Shardul Thakur
- Akash Deep
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
Gujarat Titans:
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Arshad Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
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Last Updated: April 12, 2025
