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Gorakhpur Lions vs Kashi Rudras, UPT20L, Today Match Prediction
GOLS vs KARS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Gorakhpur Lions won the toss and choose to bowl first
Kashi Rudras beat Gorakhpur Lions by 15 runs
Can Gorakhpur Lions bounce back after their last-match defeat?
- Abhishek Goswami is the leading run-scorer of the tournament, with 118 runs in 2 matches for Kashi Rudras.
- Siddarth Yadav has scored 79 runs in 2 matches for Gorakhpur Lions.
- Atal Bihari Rai is Kashi Rudras' leading wicket-taker, with 5 wickets in 2 matches.
Kashi Rudras to win the match.
| Tournament: | Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 26.6°C|Partly Cloudy |
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GOLS vs KARS Match Prediction & Analysis
Gorakhpur Lions and Kashi Rudras will meet in the 7th match of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026, with both teams looking to strengthen their position in the points table after mixed results in their opening two matches.
Kashi Rudras are currently second in the standings with 2 points from 2 matches, having won one and lost one, while Gorakhpur Lions are fifth with 2 points from 2 matches, also recording one win and one defeat. Kashi have the better NRR of +0.417, compared with Gorakhpur's -0.696.
The recent form slightly favours Kashi Rudras. Gorakhpur Lions have won 2 and lost 3 of their last five matches, while Kashi Rudras have won 3 and lost 2. The head-to-head record from the last five meetings also favours Kashi, who have won 3 matches, compared with 2 victories for Gorakhpur.
In their previous matches, Kashi Rudras defeated Kanpur Superstars by 8 wickets. Gorakhpur Lions, meanwhile, suffered a 36-run defeat against Meerut Mavericks.
Gorakhpur Lions will look to put their previous defeat behind them and get back to winning ways, while Kashi Rudras will aim to build on their convincing victory in the last match. With both teams having two points, this clash will be important for strengthening their position in the points table.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
GOLS
L
W
L
W
L
GOLS
170/9 in 20.0 8.5
206/6 in 20.0 10.3
94/6 in 15.0 6.27
103/6 in 14.4 7.02
170/6 in 20.0 8.5
147/8 in 20.0 7.35
141/7 in 15.0 9.4
UPT20L
Gaur Gorakhpur Lions tied with Kanpur Superstars (Gaur Gorakhpur Lions win Super Over by 2 wickets)4/0 in 0.2 12
109/10 in 17.3 6.23
169/10 in 19.3 8.67
KARS
W
L
W
W
L
KARS
167/2 in 18.1 9.19
UPT20L
Kashi Rudras beat Kanpur Superstars by 8 wickets
163/4 in 20.0 8.15
118/10 in 19.3 6.05
122/9 in 20.0 6.1
148/2 in 15.4 9.45
UPT20L
Kashi Rudras beat Meerut Mavericks by 8 wickets
144/9 in 20.0 7.2
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Gorakhpur Lions Preview
Gorakhpur Lions will be looking to bounce back after suffering a 36-run defeat against Meerut Mavericks in their previous match. Chasing 207, they managed 170/9 in 20 overs but could not keep pace with the required run rate.
With the bat, Siddarth Yadav was their top scorer with 40 off 22 balls. Nishant Thakur provided a late surge with an unbeaten 31 off just 11 balls, while Shivam Sharma contributed 26 off 17 deliveries. Nishant Kushwaha also added 21 off 20 balls.
The bowling attack had a difficult outing as Meerut posted 206/6. Teerath Singh was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 40 runs from four overs, while Rahul Sharma claimed 2 wickets. Nishant Thakur also picked up one wicket, but Gorakhpur struggled to contain the opposition's scoring throughout the innings.
Gorakhpur Lions will now aim for a stronger all-round performance and will need their top order to provide a solid foundation while the bowlers look to improve their control. Siddarth Yadav's batting form and the team's late-hitting options could be crucial in this match.
Key Players: Siddarth Yadav, Nishant Thakur, Teerath Singh
Gorakhpur Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Aryan Juyal, Hardeep Singh, Himesh Krishna, Siddarth Yadav, Abhay Pratap Sing, Shivam Chaudhary, Vasu Vats, Parth Palawat, Teerath Singh, Rahul Sharma, Nishant Thakur
Gorakhpur Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2026
Gorakhpur Lions Actual Playing XI:
Shivam Chaudhary, Aryan Juyal, Shivam Sharma, Hardeep Singh, Siddharth Yadav, Vasu Vats, Rahul Sharma, Parth Palawat , Teerath Singh, Prince Yadav, Nishant Thakur, Abhay Singh
Kashi Rudras Preview
Kashi Rudras will enter the contest with confidence after securing an eight-wicket victory over Kanpur Superstars in their previous match. Chasing 164, they reached 167/2 in just 18.1 overs, completing the target comfortably.
With the bat, Abhishek Goswami led the chase with an unbeaten 76 off 52 balls. Karan Sharma also made a major contribution, scoring 67 off 44 balls with six sixes, while Upendra Yadav finished the game quickly with an unbeaten 18 off just seven deliveries.
The bowling unit restricted Kanpur to 163/4 in 20 overs. Vaibhav Chaudhary was economical, taking 1/20 from four overs, while Atal Bihari Rai, Vijay Yadav and Kartik Yadav also picked up a wicket each. The attack kept Kanpur to a manageable total before the batters completed a comfortable chase.
Kashi Rudras will look to carry the same momentum into their next match, with their top-order batting providing plenty of confidence. Abhishek Goswami and Karan Sharma's form will be particularly important, while the bowling unit will aim to maintain its disciplined performance.
Key Players: Abhishek Goswami, Karan Sharma, Atal Bihari Rai
Kashi Rudras Predicted Playing XI:
Abhishek Goswami, Shubham Chaubey, Upendra Yadav, Uvaish Ahmed, Vaibhav Chaudhary, Sahab Yuvraj Singh, Manav Sindhu, Virat Jaiswal, Atal Bihari Vipin Rai, Karan Sharma, Kartik Yadav
Kashi Rudras Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2026
Kashi Rudras Actual Playing XI:
Upendra Yadav, Shubham Chaubey, Abhishek Goswami, Karan Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Aranav Baliyan, Vijay Yadav, Atal Bihari Rai, Kartik Yadav, Sahab Yuvraj Singh, Vaibhav Chaudhary, Saksham Rai
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Lucknow is expected to remain cloudy during the match, with temperatures around 28°C. Humidity is likely to be high at around 84%, while there is a 63% chance of rain. The overcast conditions and possibility of showers could have some impact on the game.
GOLS vs KARS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The Ekana surface has offered considerable assistance to pace bowlers in the recent matches, with pacers accounting for 64% compared with 36% for spinners. However, the surface can also assist spin as the innings progresses, particularly in the middle overs.
In the last five UP T20 matches at the venue, the average first-innings score has been around 147 runs. Teams batting first have won 1 match, while chasing sides have won 4, indicating that setting a target has been less successful in this tournament so far.
Score Prediction
If Gorakhpur Lions bat first: 155-170 runs
If Kashi Rudras bat first: 165-180 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The recent numbers make bowling first the preferred option. 4 of the last 5 matches at the venue have been won by the chasing team, while only 1 match has been won by the side batting first. With pace taking 64% of the wickets in the last 10 matches, the captain winning the toss is likely to use the conditions early and then chase.
Toss Prediction: Kashi Rudras to win the toss.
GOLS vs KARS
Winning Prediction
Kashi Rudras have a slight edge heading into this contest after winning one of their two matches, while Gorakhpur Lions have also recorded one win. However, Kashi have shown better momentum, winning three of their last five matches compared with two for Gorakhpur. The Rudras also lead the recent head-to-head record 3-2.
Kashi's stronger batting performance in their last match, when they chased down 164 with eight wickets in hand, gives them confidence. Gorakhpur's bowling has shown some promise, but their attack could be tested against Kashi's batting depth. With better recent momentum and a stronger head-to-head record, Kashi look slightly better placed.
Kashi Rudras to win the match.
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