LSG vs GT Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Match Preview — IPL 2026

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is a balanced, batsman-friendly venue with a hard and true surface. The pitch offers good pace and bounce in the first 6 overs, favouring pacers with the new ball. As the match progresses, the surface becomes slower and spinners come into their own in the middle overs (8-16). The large ground dimensions reward proper hitting — power hitters who time the ball well thrive here. Average first-innings totals are 170–185. LSG have a strong home record at Ekana and the vocal Lucknow crowd gives them a genuine advantage in close matches.

LSG have 2 points from 2 completed matches before M15 — a 6-wicket loss to DC in M5 and a composed 5-wicket win over SRH in M10 (SRH 156/9, LSG chased 157 with 5 wickets). Rishabh Pant leads with authority and Mohammed Shami has been outstanding with the ball — tight lines, swing and crucial wickets. Mitchell Marsh is their all-round match-winner. Check M15 result (KKR vs LSG, April 9) for their latest form going into this fixture. ⚠️ CONFIRMED ABSENT: Josh Inglis — unavailable for the entire IPL 2026 season.

GT claimed their first IPL 2026 win with a convincing 6-wicket victory over DC in M14 (DC 201/6, GT 204/4 in 19.2 overs). Shubman Gill anchored the chase with 70 and Rashid Khan took 3 wickets to earn POTM. Before that, GT suffered losses to PBKS in M4 and RR in M9. The M14 win has given GT crucial momentum and confidence.

Pant is the single most important player in this match — a world-class WK opener and LSG's captain who plays with unmatched fearlessness. His WK bonus, batting impact and captain's responsibility combine to give him the highest fantasy ceiling in this game. At Ekana against GT's bowling — which is strong (Rashid, Prasidh) but manageable — Pant's ability to anchor and then explode makes him the essential pick. When Pant bats at his very best, no bowling attack in the world can contain him.

POTM in M14 with 3/17 against DC, Rashid arrives at Ekana in the best form of this IPL season. His world-class leg spin on a surface that assists turn in the middle overs is GT's most potent weapon. Against LSG's middle order — Pant, Marsh, Pooran, Markram — Rashid's ability to take wickets in clusters could completely change the game. He also contributes invaluable all-round points with the bat in the lower order.

Shami is LSG's most complete bowling weapon and arguably the most dangerous fast bowler in this fixture. His new-ball swing and seam movement in the powerplay, ability to reverse-swing in the middle overs and precise death-bowling yorkers make him effective in all three phases. At Ekana — where the surface gives new-ball pacers some assistance — Shami can disrupt GT's top order of Gill and Buttler early to set up a LSG win.

Gill's commanding 70 in M14 was his captain's innings and he arrives at Ekana in excellent touch. His classical technique against both pace (Shami) and his ability to play spin effectively (vital in the middle overs at Ekana) make him GT's most consistent and reliable batting option. As GT's captain at the top of the order, his performance sets the tone for the entire innings — a big Gill knock can anchor GT to a match-winning total.

Marsh is LSG's most versatile and dangerous match-winner — he can score 50+ at 180+ strike rate in the middle order AND bowl 4 overs of medium-fast to take wickets and restrict GT's batters. At Ekana, his pace bowling is effective in the middle overs and his batting impact in the No. 4-5 position is crucial if the top order fails. Marsh is LSG's insurance policy and a premium all-round fantasy pick.

Sundar's 55 in M14 showed he is finding form with the bat and his off-spin is becoming increasingly effective as IPL 2026 progresses. At Ekana — a surface that assists spinners in the middle overs — Sundar's dual contribution makes him GT's best-value all-round pick. He can bat in the middle order at No. 5-6 AND bowl 4 crucial middle-overs that tie down LSG's batting.

World-class WK captain at home ground. WK bonus + maximum batting intent. Non-negotiable captain pick.

3/17 POTM in M14. Most dangerous spinner at Ekana. GT's ace match-winner. VC pick.

LSG's best bowler — new-ball swing + death yorkers + reverse swing. Dangerous in all three phases.

70 in M14, captain in form. GT's most consistent batter — reliable high-floor pick.

All-round match-winner — bat + bowl. LSG's most versatile and impactful player after Pant.

55 in M14, off-spin effective at Ekana. Best-value all-rounder in this fixture.

Pooran is LSG's most explosive finisher — when he connects in the death overs, his strike rate is extraordinary. At low ownership compared to Pant and Marsh, his ceiling — 35-40 off 15 balls in overs 17-20 — makes him the ideal grand league differential for those seeking a high-upside play.

GT's most consistent bowler in IPL 2026 with 6+ wickets in the season. His ability to generate pace, bounce and awkward lengths at Ekana in the powerplay is a genuine threat to LSG's top order. Considerably under-owned relative to Rashid but almost equally impactful in this game.

Captain Rishabh Pant — world-class WK opener at his home ground at his most dangerous. VC Rashid Khan — POTM 3/17 in M14, outstanding form at a spin-assisting Ekana surface. Mohammed Shami is non-negotiable — LSG's most complete bowler, effective in all three phases. Shubman Gill (70 in M14) is GT's most consistent batter and a high-floor must-pick. Mitchell Marsh gives you all-round fantasy points from both bat and ball — LSG's backbone after Pant. Washington Sundar (55 in M14) is GT's best-value all-rounder pick across two phases. Nicholas Pooran is your grand league differential — when he connects in the death, the fantasy ceiling is enormous. Avoid Josh Inglis (CONFIRMED ABSENT for entire season).