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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Kashi Rudras won the toss and choose to bowl first
Lucknow Falcons beat Kashi Rudras by 59 runs
In their previous clash this season, Kashi Rudras outplayed Lucknow Falcons and secured a 19-run win.
Kashi Rudras are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
The final group stage match of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025 features Lucknow Falcons against Kashi Rudras in the tournament's 30th fixture tomorrow evening. Kashi lead the table with 14 points from nine matches, and Lucknow are third with eight points from the same number of games. While Kashi enter as favorites, Lucknow’s determination to secure a playoff spot makes them dangerous opponents.
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
184/5 in 20.0 9.2
171/6 in 20.0 8.55
KARS
135/8 in 20.0 6.75
139/3 in 15.4 8.87
135/4 in 16.0 8.44
132/8 in 20.0 6.6
224/3 in 20.0 11.2
133/9 in 20.0 6.65
Lucknow Falcons have done reasonably well to this point, banking four wins and five losses from seven games to occupy third position. They demolished Gorakhapur Lions by 60 runs last time out and need to win their final group match to secure a playoff spot.
Aaradhya Yadav has spearheaded their batting efforts, amassing 269 runs from eight knocks at a strike rate of 125. He's notched four half-centuries in the competition, and they'll be looking to him for another big innings here.
Mohammad Saif has made similar contributions, smashing 264 runs across eight outings while offering real power during the middle phases.
Priyam Garg bats at three and has compiled 238 runs from eight matches at 137. He can dominate from early on, and once he gets going, Lucknow become a tough proposition.
Samarth Singh and Kritagya Singh add more depth, with both players surpassing 160 runs throughout this tournament.
Their bowling department has functioned well enough on the whole. Vipraj Nigam has been the best, with 15 wickets from nine games at an economy rate of 8. Akshu Bajwa and Parv Singh have combined for 11 scalps, offering the team good options in their bowling approach. Captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar brings all his experience into play, and his four-over spell might prove decisive.
Samarth Singh, Aryan Chaudhary, Mohammad Saif, Aaradhya Yadav (wk), Kritagya Singh, Priyam Garg, Sameer Choudhary, Vipraj Nigam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (c), Akshu Bajwa, Abhinandan Singh Substitute: Navneet Kumar, Akshat Pandey
Akshu Bajwa, Mohammad Saif, Samarth Singh, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Aaradhya Yadav, Shoaib Siddiqui, Abhinandan Singh , Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Navneet Kumar, Satyam Pandey
Kashi Rudras have been the strongest team throughout this competition, winning seven from nine matches to claim top spot. They've lost just twice all season, most recently going down to Meerut Mavericks by seven wickets in their last outing.
This being their final group match, with a playoff berth almost guaranteed, Kashi will want a convincing victory to carry good form into the knockout phase.
Karan Sharma leads their run-scoring with 381 runs from nine innings at a strike rate of 152. He's managed one ton and three fifties, including one last game, so expect him to contribute around 30 runs here.
The rest of the batting has stepped up, too. Abhishek Goswami and Uvais Ahmad have both been useful, each passing 180 runs this campaign. This lineup has real quality, with Shubham Chaubey and Deepak Rana both middling the ball well and able to produce quick-fire knocks when required.
Their bowling has been superb as well. Atal Bihari Rai and Shivam Mavi have led the way, combining for 31 wickets while staying economical. Kartik Yadav has been brilliant, claiming 12 scalps from nine games at an excellent economy of 5.17.
Sunil Kumar also warrants a mention, taking nine wickets at 6.57 to support this bowling group. The whole attack has operated smoothly throughout and should produce another solid showing against Lucknow.
Abhishek Goswami, Karan Sharma, Shubham Chaubey (c), Uvais Ahmad (wk), Bhavy Goyal, Yashovardhan Singh, Shiva Singh, Kartik Yadav, Atal Bihari Rai, Sunil Kumar, Rishabh Rajput Substitute: Ashsih Kumar Yadav, Deepak Rana
Abhishek Goswami, Shubham Chaubey, Karan Sharma, Rishabh Rajput, Atal Bihari Rai, Shiva Singh, Shivam Mavi, Sunil Kumar, Uvaish Ahmed, Saksham Rai, Kartik Yadav, Deepak Rana
The Ekana Stadium track this Uttar Pradesh Premier League campaign has been batting-friendly, though the surfaces haven’t been as placid as they were at the start of the tournament. When the pitch slows down, batsmen must adjust their timing and placement. Seamers who vary their pace and spinners in the middle overs have been effective. Overall, the conditions still suit batting.
Weather updates point to overcast skies in Lucknow, with potential rain in the afternoon disrupting the match.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
This Uttar Pradesh T20 League season at Ekana has seen first-innings totals average close to 175. While a few matches have produced big scores, the majority have ended with totals in the 160 to 180 range. To create a tough chase for their opponents, the side batting first will look to set a target of 180 or more.
This Uttar Pradesh Premier League campaign has shown a clear pattern: sides batting first hold the advantage. With that in mind, the captain calling correctly at the toss will likely opt to bat and force the opposition into a chase.
With the group stage nearly wrapped up, Kashi Rudras look poised to finish at the top and will want to keep their dominant run alive heading into the playoffs. Lucknow Falcons, however, face a must-win scenario in their last group game to stay in playoff contention. Kashi’s dominance this season includes a previous win over Lucknow, but the Falcons have played with determination and won’t go down without a fight, making them a dangerous opponent in this high-stakes encounter.
Kashi Rudras are our picks for the winners of this match.
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