The match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants went in favor of the host team. Gujarat team was nowhere to be seen in this match. Lucknow gave Gujarat a target of 164 runs but Gujarat team failed to achieve it and got out after scoring 130 runs. This was Lucknow's third defeat in five matches this season. On the other hand, Lucknow registered its third win. The Gujarat team, which defeated a team like Mumbai Indians, has now failed to maintain consistency. It is important to know some important reasons for losing to Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants could not create pressure by taking early wickets. During the batting, Gujarat had every opportunity to create pressure on the host team. When Padikkal was out after opener De Kock, the total score at that time was only 18 runs. Lucknow showed some relaxation from here and there was a partnership from Lucknow's side. KL Rahul and Stoinis together took the score to 91 runs. From here Lucknow set a challenging score.

Flop show after the openers: The opening batsmen of Lucknow team were successful in giving a good start to the team. Gill and Sudarshan made a half-century partnership. Gill was out after scoring 19 runs and all the batsmen were out after him. Miller was not in the team today. After Kane Williamson's dismissal, there was no strength among the batsmen. Batsmen like Vijay Shankar, Nalkande were behind. His wickets also fell and later Tewatia could not do anything at the time of increased required run rate.

Yash Thakur's brilliant bowling: Yash Thakur's brilliant bowling is also responsible for Gujarat's defeat. Yash Thakur became the first bowler to take 5 wickets this season. He did not even complete his 4 overs and dismissed Gujarat's batting by dismissing 5 players. Yash Thakur bowled 23 balls and gave away 30 runs, sending 5 players to the pavilion.