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LUF vs GOLS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Lucknow Falcons won the toss and choose to bat first
Lucknow Falcons beat Gorakhpur Lions by 23 runs
Gorakhpur Lions and Lucknow Falcons have faced off twice this season, each side walking away with one victory.
- Numbers from this season show that a first-innings score in the range of 180-190 should put the batting side in control.
- Gorakhpur Lions will once again bank on Akshdeep Nath and Siddharth Jain to bring stability with their performances.
- Lucknow’s batting strength is again centered on Swastik Chikara and Rituraj Sharma, who carry the weight of responsibility at the crease.
Back Lucknow Falcons as the winners of the Eliminator.
| 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: | 30.3°C|Mist |
LUF vs GOLS Match Prediction & Analysis
The Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025 playoffs kick off this Wednesday in Lucknow, as Gaur Gorakhpur Lions and Lucknow Falcons battle it out in the Eliminator in the evening clash. A victory means progression to Qualifier 2 on Thursday, while defeat spells the end of the road. Expect a fierce contest, as both teams fight to keep their title hopes alive.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LUF
W
W
L
L
L
LUF
109/10 in 17.3 6.23
169/10 in 19.3 8.67
140/10 in 18.2 7.64
233/4 in 20.0 11.65
182/8 in 20.0 9.1
183/3 in 19.5 9.23
GOLS
W
L
L
L
W
GOLS
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
222/8 in 20.0 11.1
248/2 in 20.0 12.4
135/4 in 16.0 8.44
132/8 in 20.0 6.6
193/2 in 20.0 9.65
UPT20L
Gorakhpur Lions won by 13 runs
180/10 in 19.5 9.08
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Lucknow Falcons Preview
Gaur Gorakhpur Lions delivered a balanced campaign this season, winning five and losing five to finish fourth in the standings and book a playoff spot. Their challenge has been consistency, and another slip in the Eliminator would mean their tournament is over.
Akshdeep Nath has led their batting effort with 306 runs from 10 games at a strike rate of 132.5. Siddharth Jain has been steady in support, scoring 261 runs across 10 matches, and the team will be counting on another 25 to 30 runs from him here.
Nishant Kushwaha has added depth at the top, producing 209 runs in eight innings and giving the side a chance for quick starts during the powerplay.
Down the order, Prince Yadav and Hardeep Singh have shown the ability to stay at the crease and add useful runs, giving the lineup strength all the way through.
The bowling unit has worked well in patches. Vasu Vats has been the most productive, claiming 16 wickets at 8.81 per over. Teerath Singh, Shivam Sharma, and Prince Yadav have all delivered important spells too, keeping them in games that could have gone either way.
Lucknow Falcons Predicted Playing XI:
Nishant Kushwaha, Bhaskar Bhardwaj, Akshdeep Nath (c), Siddarth Yadav, Hardeep Singh (wk), Prince Yadav, Vishal Nishad, Ankit Chaudhary, Shivam Sharma, Vasu Vats, Teerath Singh Substitute: Anshuman Singh, Abdul Rehman
Lucknow Falcons Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025
Lucknow Falcons Actual Playing XI:
Abhay Singh, Ansh Yadav, Aaradhya Yadav, Mohammad Saif, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Akshu Bajwa, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh , Navneet Kumar, Satyam Pandey
Gorakhpur Lions Preview
Lucknow Falcons managed to scrape into the playoffs after defeating Kashi Rudras in their final group game and finishing at number three on the table. They have had their moments of quality, but overall have not reached the level they would have hoped for. The playoffs now give them a fresh chance to deliver their best cricket and aim for the title.
Aaradhya Yadav has been their standout batter, scoring 348 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 131.32. He already has five fifties to his name and will be counted on for another strong knock in this contest
Mohammad Saif has matched him closely, piling up 282 runs in nine matches while bringing real power during the middle overs.
Priyam Garg, who slots in at number three, has collected 238 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 137. His ability to press on early makes Lucknow a dangerous side when he clicks.
Samarth Singh and Kritagya Singh have chipped in as well, each going past 170 runs across the season to add depth to the order.
Their attack has been reasonably effective, too. Vipraj Nigam has stood out with 17 wickets in 10 games while going at only 8 per over. Akshu Bajwa and Abhinandan Singh have together taken 13 wickets, giving the side extra variety. Captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience makes his four-over spell an important part of their strategy.
Gorakhpur Lions Predicted Playing XI:
Aaradhya Yadav (wk), Samarth Singh, Mohammad Saif, Sameer Choudhary, Shoaib Siddiqui, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Akshu Bajwa, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (c), Abhinandan Singh, Navneet Kumar, Satyam Pandey Substitute: Priyam Garg
Gorakhpur Lions Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025
Gorakhpur Lions Actual Playing XI:
Bhaskar Bharadwaj, Nishant Kushwah, Hardeep Singh, Akshdeep Nath, Siddharth Yadav, Prince Yadav, Ankit Chaudhary, Shivam Sharma, Vasu Vats, Teerath Singh, Vishal Nishad, Abdul Rehman
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The Ekana Stadium surface in this Uttar Pradesh Premier League has been good for batting, though it’s not as easy as it looked at the beginning. Some of the pitches have been two-paced, where shot selection becomes crucial for batsmen. Seamers using changes of pace and spinners in the middle overs have found success. The conditions, however, will largely remain batting-friendly.
Weather reports indicate cloud cover, with rain likely in the morning and possibly returning in the afternoon.
LUF vs GOLS Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The numbers from Ekana in this Uttar Pradesh T20 League show that first-innings totals usually sit near 175. While some games have seen explosive scoring, the bulk of matches have finished with totals between 160 and 180. In this Eliminator, the side setting the target should aim for 180 or higher to put real pressure on their opponents.
Toss: To Bat
This year’s Uttar Pradesh Premier League has made it clear that the side batting first has a distinct edge. With the pressure of an Eliminator match, the toss-winning skipper will almost certainly choose to bat and put the chasing side under immediate pressure.
LUF vs GOLS
Winning Prediction
The playoffs kick off with Gorakhpur Lions and Lucknow Falcons desperate to avoid an early exit after inconsistent performances all season. Neither side holds a clear advantage, which makes this a genuine 50-50 contest. This match is tough to call, but Lucknow’s slightly stronger current form - winning two matches in a row - give them the edge to advance to the second Qualifier.
Back Lucknow Falcons as the winners of the Eliminator.
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