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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Kashi Rudras won the toss and choose to bowl first
Kashi Rudras beat Gorakhpur Lions by 6 wickets
In their previous contest this season, Kashi Rudras defeated Gaur Gorakhapur Lions by 50 runs.
Back Kashi Rudras to come out on top in this game.
| Tournament: | Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 27.1°C|Light rain |
Kashi Rudras and Gaur Gorakhapur Lions lock horns in Match 17 of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025, and the stage is set for a thrilling encounter. Kashi have been unstoppable, securing five consecutive victories to occupy the number one position. Gorakhapur, not far behind in second with six points from five games, have displayed the grit to challenge any side. The numbers may call it even, but Kashi’s commanding run this season makes them the team to watch in this showdown.
KARS
224/3 in 20.0 11.2
133/9 in 20.0 6.65
85/10 in 12.0 7.08
173/6 in 20.0 8.65
GOLS
193/2 in 20.0 9.65
UPT20L
Gorakhpur Lions won by 13 runs
180/10 in 19.5 9.08
182/8 in 20.0 9.1
183/3 in 19.5 9.23
168/4 in 18.5 8.92
167/9 in 20.0 8.35
172/10 in 19.3 8.82
186/7 in 20.0 9.3
Kashi Rudras have made an incredible start to their campaign, winning all five of their matches to sit top of the table. In their most recent outing, they took down Lucknow Falcons by 19 runs and are looking like a genuine title contender based on how they've performed up to this point.
Their batting lineup has depth throughout the order. Karan Sharma now tops their run-scoring charts, with 294 runs in five games at a strike rate of 165.17. He's made a century and two fifties in his last three knocks and appears to be in outstanding form.
The supporting cast has contributed well, too. Abhishek Goswami and Upendra Yadav have both scored useful runs, with each man passing 130 in four games. The batting has genuine strength down to the lower order, where Shivam Mavi and Uvais Ahmad are both timing the ball nicely and capable of explosive cameos in the final overs.
As for the bowling attack, Atal Bihari Rai and Kartik Yadav have been the standout performers, taking 21 wickets between them while keeping their economy rates tight. Shivam Mavi and Sunil Kumar have grabbed 15 scalps combined, forming the backbone of this bowling unit. The attack has thrived on these batting-friendly surfaces and appears to be clicking perfectly.
Uvais Ahmad, Karan Sharma (c), Saksham Rai, Upendra Yadav (wk), Shubham Chaubey, Deepak Rana, Shiva Singh, Kartik Yadav, Shivam Mavi, Atal Bihari Rai, Sunil Kumar Substitute: Abhishek Goswami
Shubham Chaubey, Yashovardhan Singh, Karan Sharma, Upendra Yadav, Atal Bihari Rai, Shiva Singh, Shivam Mavi, Sunil Kumar, Uvaish Ahmed, Saksham Rai, Kartik Yadav, Deepak Rana
Gaur Gorakhapur Lions have put together a strong campaign this season. After losing their opener, they've worked their way up to second spot in the standings. Their latest win came against Kanpur Superstars, winning by 13 runs after they put up 193-2.
Siddharth Yadav leads their run charts with 174 runs across five games at a strike rate of 187. Akshdeep Nath has scored 159 runs in five outings and acts as the anchor for this batting order, with Gorakhapur expecting about 25-30 runs from him in this match.
Aryan Juyal and Dhruv Jurel have done well too, giving the team a steady start at the top, and they'll be important during the powerplay overs here.
Further down the order, Prince Yadav and Shivam Sharma have shown they can stick around and chip in with handy contributions, giving Gorakhapur good batting depth.
Their bowling attack has performed well, with several bowlers making an impact. Vasu Vats stands out as their best bowler with 11 wickets at 8.65 runs per over. Teerath Singh, Shivam Sharma, and Prince Yadav have been equally important for this bowling group, delivering economical spells that might make a difference down the line.
Dhruv Jurel (c & wk), Aryan Juyal, Siddharth Yadav, Nishant Kushwaha, Teerath Singh, Hardeep Singh, Akshdeep Nath, Prince Yadav, Shivam Sharma, Vasu Vats, Vijay Yadav, Kunal Yadav Substitute: Almas Shaukat
Ankit Chaudhary, Almas Shaukat, Anchit Yadav, Nishant Kushwah, Siddharth Yadav, Akshdeep Nath, Prince Yadav, Shivam Sharma, Hardeep Singh, Vasu Vats, Teerath Singh, Bhaskar Bharadwaj
The initial phase of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025 suggests Ekana Stadium's pitches are largely favorable for batters, though runs aren't coming that easily either. Some of the strips have been slow, making it difficult to time shots cleanly. Pace bowlers have had success on these decks by altering their speed and deliveries, and spin bowlers have found rotation during the middle overs. But generally, batters can expect good conditions at the venue.
Tomorrow's forecast in Lucknow is for overcast skies most of the day, with a chance of rain that could interfere with this afternoon's game.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The average first innings total at Ekana is right around 175. This season, the Uttar Pradesh T20 League has had some huge scores, but most innings have concluded in the 160 to 170 range. To truly put a team on the back foot here, the team batting first will want to score 180 or more.
The last four games in the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025 have gone to the team batting first. This stat suggests the captain who wins the coin flip is likely to elect to bat first now.
Kashi Rudras have been a force to be reckoned with this season, staying firmly at the top of the table with five wins in a row. They're playing extremely well and will want to maintain their flawless standing when they take on the Gorakhapur Lions. The Lions have been a sturdy team and could make the Rudras work for it. However, it's worth recalling they fell to Kashi in their first game of the year. This time, they'll have to play much better. Based on their latest showings and bench strength, the unbeaten Kashi look like the more secure choice for this game.
Back Kashi Rudras to come out on top in this game.
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