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Gorakhpur Lions vs Kanpur Superstars, UPT20L, Today Match Prediction
GOLS vs KASS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Gorakhpur Lions won the toss and choose to bowl first
Gorakhpur Lions beat Kanpur Superstars by 3 wickets (D/L) method
Can the Lions keep their playoff hopes alive?
- Siddarth Yadav has scored 182 runs in the UP T20 League and will be an important batter for Gorakhpur Lions.
- Vasu Vats has picked up 10 wickets in the tournament and will be looking to make another impact with the ball.
- Sameer Rizvi is Kanpur Superstars' leading run-scorer with 189 runs and will be hoping to lead their batting once again.
Gorakhpur Lions 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: | 31.5°C|Light rain shower |
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GOLS vs KASS Match Prediction & Analysis
Gorakhpur Lions and Kanpur Superstars will face each other in the 21st Match of the UP T20 League 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Gorakhpur Lions are currently 5th on the points table with two wins and five losses. They come into this game after losing to Meerut Mavericks by 10 wickets and will be looking for a much better performance.
Kanpur Superstars, meanwhile, are at the bottom of the points table with one win and 5 losses. They also lost their previous game to Meerut Mavericks by 19 runs and will be hoping to turn things around.
Gorakhpur Lions also have the better head-to-head record, having won 3 of their 4 meetings against Kanpur Superstars. Kanpur Superstars have won just once, so they will be looking to improve that record in this game.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
GOLS
L
L
W
L
L
GOLS
113/6 in 16.1 6.99
112/10 in 17.5 6.28
138/9 in 20.0 6.9
139/2 in 14.4 9.48
KASS
L
L
L
L
L
KASS
77/3 in 5.0 15.4
96/3 in 5.0 19.2
143/1 in 13.5 10.34
142/8 in 20.0 7.1
160/10 in 19.4 8.14
167/6 in 20.0 8.35
167/2 in 18.1 9.19
UPT20L
Kashi Rudras beat Kanpur Superstars by 8 wickets
163/4 in 20.0 8.15
137/7 in 19.4 6.97
134/8 in 20.0 6.7
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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193/2 in 20.0
UPT20L
Gorakhpur Lions won by 13 runs
180/10 in 19.5
TEAMS PREVIEW
Gorakhpur Lions Preview
Gorakhpur Lions have had a difficult campaign so far, winning 2 and losing 5 of their 7 games. They will be looking for a better performance after their 10-wicket defeat to Meerut Mavericks in their previous match.
Gorakhpur Lions' batting has not quite clicked in their recent games, with the team depending heavily on Siddarth Yadav. He is their leading run-scorer in the tournament with 182 runs. In the previous game, Abhay Pratap Sing top-scored with 33 runs from just 16 balls, while Aryan Chaudhary scored 15 and Aryan Juyal made 11.
Parth Palawat and Shivam Sharma remained unbeaten, but the team could not build enough partnerships. With Siddarth Yadav, Aryan Juyal and Abhay Pratap Sing in the batting group, Gorakhpur Lions will be hoping for a more complete effort with the bat this time.
The bowling unit had a difficult outing in the previous game as they could not take a single wicket. That will be an area they will want to improve on against Kanpur Superstars. Vasu Vats has been their leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 10 wickets, while Vishal Kumar and Vishal Nishad will also be looking to make a better contribution. If they can get early wickets, Gorakhpur Lions could put Kanpur under pressure.
Key Players: Siddarth Yadav, Vasu Vats, Abhay Pratap Sing
Gorakhpur Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Abhay Pratap Sing, Aryan Chaudhary, Aryan Juyal (WK/C), Siddarth Yadav, Prince Yadav, Shivam Sharma, Vasu Vats, Teerath Singh, Vishal Nishad, Hardeep Singh, Vishal Kumar, Parth Palawat
Gorakhpur Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2026
Gorakhpur Lions Actual Playing XI:
Aryan Juyal, Ankit Chaudhary, Shivam Sharma, Hardeep Singh, Siddharth Yadav, Vasu Vats, Nishant Kushwah, Vishal Nishad, Prince Yadav, Abdul Rehman, Abhay Singh, Aryan Chaudhary
Kanpur Superstars Preview
Kanpur Superstars have had an even tougher campaign, with just 1 win from their 6 completed games. They are currently at the bottom of the points table and will be desperate for a better result.
Kanpur Superstars had 96 runs to chase in their previous rain-affected game but could not complete the chase. Adarsh Singh scored 28 runs from just 8 balls, while Sameer Rizvi added 22 runs from 13 balls.
Sameer Rizvi has been their leading run-scorer in the tournament with 189 runs and has been one of the few consistent performers with the bat. Kanpur Superstars will need more support around him if they are to put up a competitive total.
The bowling group has also struggled for consistency and conceded plenty of runs in the previous game. Ajay Kumar was the pick of the attack with 2 wickets, while Karn Sharma also took one wicket. Ajay Kumar has been Kanpur Superstars' leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 10 wickets. The likes of Vineet Panwar and the rest of the bowling group will need to be more disciplined if they are to keep Gorakhpur Lions under control.
Key Players: Sameer Rizvi, Ajay Kumar, Adarsh Singh
Kanpur Superstars Predicted Playing XI:
Priyanshu Pandey (WK), Abhishek Pandey, Adarsh Singh, Yashovardhan Singh, Sameer Rizvi (C), Saubhagya, Ajay Kumar, Shakti Verma, Vineet Panwar, Satyam Sangu, Karn Sharma
Kanpur Superstars Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2026
Kanpur Superstars Actual Playing XI:
Vineet Panwar, Sameer Rizvi, Adarsh Singh, Satyam Sangu, Yashovardhan Singh, Priyanshu Pandey, Ajay Kumar , Shubham Mishra, Shakti Verma, Abhishek Pandey, Pawan Singh
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Lucknow on 26th August is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures around 33°C during the day. Humidity is expected to be around 81%, with winds from the south at around 17 km/h. There is also a high chance of rain, with forecasts putting the probability around 60-87%, so weather interruptions could be a factor.
GOLS vs KASS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium has produced fairly good scoring numbers in the UP T20 League, with an average first-innings score of 180 runs and an average second-innings score of 165 runs based on the figures provided.
The venue has also favoured chasing sides in the tournament, with 11 matches won by teams batting second compared to 8 wins for teams batting first. The surface can offer some help to bowlers, particularly as the pitch slows down during the middle overs, while the bigger boundaries can make it difficult for batters to score freely.
Score Prediction:
If Gorakhpur Lions bat first: 160-170 runs
If Kanpur Superstars bat first: 155-165 runs
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first. Chasing teams have had the better record in the UP T20 League at this venue, with 11 wins compared to 8 for teams batting first. The conditions can also become easier for batting later in the game, making the chase an attractive option.
Toss Prediction: Kanpur Superstars to win the coin toss
GOLS vs KASS
Winning Prediction
This could be a close game, but Gorakhpur Lions have the better chance of coming out on top. They have already won 2 games this season compared to just one for Kanpur Superstars and also have a clear advantage in the head-to-head record, winning 3 of their 4 previous meetings.
Both teams have struggled for consistency, but Gorakhpur Lions have players like Siddarth Yadav and Vasu Vats who have produced good numbers in the tournament. Kanpur Superstars will once again depend heavily on Sameer Rizvi and Ajay Kumar to make an impact.
Gorakhpur Lions to win the match.
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