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Kanpur Superstars
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Gorakhpur Lions
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Can Gorakhpur Lions keep their qualification hopes alive?
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 |
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Kanpur Superstars and Gorakhpur Lions will lock horns in the 30th T20 of the UP T20 League 2026 at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, with both sides looking for a crucial win.
Gorakhpur Lions are currently fifth in the points table with 6 points from nine matches, having won three and lost six. With the top three teams already qualified, Gorakhpur need a win to keep their qualification hopes alive. Kanpur Superstars are sixth with 4 points from eight matches, having won two and lost six games.
Both teams have won two and lost three of their last five matches. Kanpur come into this game after an eight-wicket win over Noida Kings, while Gorakhpur suffered a 24-run defeat against Lucknow Falcons in their previous outing.
In the last five meetings between the two sides, Gorakhpur Lions have dominated the contest, winning four matches, while Kanpur Superstars have won just one.
Gorakhpur will be aiming to close the gap and strengthen their qualification chances, while Kanpur will look to build on their recent victory and keep their campaign alive.
KASS
130/2 in 10.4 12.19
128/6 in 12.0 10.67
124/7 in 9.4 12.83
150/2 in 15.4 9.57
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
GOLS
124/7 in 9.4 12.83
150/2 in 15.4 9.57
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
141/7 in 15.0
UPT20L
Gaur Gorakhpur Lions tied with Kanpur Superstars (Gaur Gorakhpur Lions win Super Over by 2 wickets)4/0 in 0.2
193/2 in 20.0
UPT20L
Gorakhpur Lions won by 13 runs
180/10 in 19.5
Kanpur Superstars have endured a difficult campaign this season and currently find themselves at the bottom of the points table. They have managed just two wins from nine matches, with their overall performances lacking consistency.
Sameer Rizvi has been Kanpur's leading batter this season, scoring 310 runs in 9 matches at an average of 44.29. Adarsh Singh has also impressed with 287 runs in 9 matches, including a century, while Priyanshu Pandey has contributed 139 runs.
With the ball, Ajay Kumar has been their most successful bowler, taking 14 wickets in 9 matches at an economy rate of 10.34. Vineet Panwar has claimed 8 wickets in 9 matches, while Yashovardhan Singh has taken 6 wickets in 9 matches at an impressive economy rate of 4.56.
Kanpur Superstars will hope their latest win can provide a much-needed boost after a largely disappointing season. With qualification now a major challenge, they will need their experienced performers to step up and deliver consistently in their remaining matches.
Key Players: Sameer Rizvi, Yashovardhan Singh, Abhishek Pandey
Sameer Rizvi, Adarsh Singh, Mohammad Amaan, Priyanshu Pandey, Satyam Sangu, Saubhagya Mishra, Shubham Mishra, Pankaj Kumar, Aaqib Khan, Ajay Kumar, Yashovardhan Singh
Gorakhpur Lions come into this match after a 24-run defeat against Lucknow Falcons in their previous outing. Chasing 171, Gorakhpur were bowled out for 146 in 20 overs, falling short despite playing out the full 20 overs.
Prince Yadav was the top scorer for Gorakhpur, making 49 off 36 balls with five sixes. Shivam Chaudhary added 23 off 13 balls, while Parth Palawat contributed 19 off 24 balls. Nishant Kushwaha also scored 15 runs.
With the ball, Shivam Sharma was the standout performer, taking two wickets for 12 runs in three overs. Vasu Vats and Rahul Sharma picked up one wicket each, while Prince Yadav also claimed a wicket. However, Lucknow's 170/5 proved too much for the Lions.
Gorakhpur Lions will now look to bounce back from their latest defeat and keep their qualification hopes alive. They will need a stronger batting effort and better support from the bowling attack to overcome Kanpur Superstars.
Key Players: Abhay Pratap Singh, Prince Yadav, Shivam Sharma
Abhay Pratap Singh, Aryan Juyal, Shivam Chaudhary, Prince Yadav, Nishant Kushwaha, Parth Palawat, Vasu Vats, Rahul Sharma, Shivam Sharma, Vishal Nishad, Nishant Thakur
Kanpur is likely to remain warm and humid, with temperatures around 30°C and humidity close to 86%. Winds are expected to blow at nearly 8 km/h, while thundershowers are forecast with a 75% chance of precipitation. Rain could therefore have an impact on the match.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The chasing side has won 2 of the last 3 matches, while the team batting first has won 1 match at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur. These matches have produced an average first-innings score of 148 runs, making the venue slightly favourable for teams batting second.
Score Prediction
If Kanpur Superstars bat first: 150-160 runs
If Gorakhpur Lions bat first: 145-155 runs
The recent record at Green Park Stadium favours the team chasing, with 2 of the last 3 matches won by sides batting second. Considering this trend, the toss-winning captain is likely to choose to bowl first and chase the target.
Toss Prediction: Gorakhpur Lions to win the toss.
Gorakhpur Lions are fifth in the points table with 6 points from nine matches, having registered three wins. They have also won two of their last five matches and will be looking for another positive result to stay in the qualification race.
Kanpur Superstars, meanwhile, sit at the bottom with 4 points from eight matches after winning two and losing six. They have struggled for consistency throughout the season, although their recent performances have shown some improvement with a couple of positive results.
Gorakhpur also hold a strong advantage in the recent head-to-head record, winning four of the last five meetings. Despite Kanpur showing signs of improvement, Gorakhpur's better campaign and stronger record against their opponents give the Lions the edge heading into this clash.
Gorakhpur Lions to win the match.
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