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Lucknow Falcons vs Noida Super Kings, UPT20L, Today Match Prediction 26 August 2025
LUF vs NOSK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Lucknow Falcons won the toss and choose to bowl first
Lucknow Falcons eye a crucial win against Noida Super Kings
- Lucknow Falcons have won 2 of their 5 matches so far and are placed 4th in the points table with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.011.
- Noida Super Kings have also won 2 of their 5 matches and are placed 5th in the points table with a NRR of -1.256.
- Noida Super Kings suffered bigger losses - by 88 runs and 41 runs - which affected their NRR badly.
We predict that Lucknow Falcons will defeat Noida Super Kings.
| Tournament: | Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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LUF vs NOSK Match Prediction & Analysis
The 18th match of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025 will see the Lucknow Falcons lock horns with the Noida Super Kings on Monday, August 25, at 7:30 PM IST. The contest will take place at a buzzing venue in Uttar Pradesh, as both sides look to gain crucial points in the race for the playoffs. The UPPL 2025 has already delivered thrilling contests, with teams battling for supremacy in this inaugural domestic T20 extravaganza. While Kashi Rudras have dominated the table, the middle positions are tightly contested, keeping the playoff race wide open.
The Lucknow Falcons, with 2 wins in 5 games, are placed 4th with a positive NRR of +0.011. They have shown glimpses of brilliance but lack consistency to close out tight games. Meanwhile, the Noida Super Kings, also with 2 wins in 5 matches, sit in 5th place, but heavy defeats — by 88 runs and 41 runs — have damaged their NRR (-1.256). With the points table delicately poised, this match carries extra weight for both sides. Expect a high-stakes battle as the Falcons and Super Kings fight to keep their playoff hopes alive.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LUF
L
L
W
W
L
LUF
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
168/8 in 19.5 8.47
165/8 in 20.0 8.25
NOSK
L
W
L
L
W
NOSK
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
143/9 in 20.0 7.15
114/6 in 18.4 6.11
110/10 in 19.3 5.64
85/10 in 12.0 7.08
173/6 in 20.0 8.65
172/10 in 19.3 8.82
186/7 in 20.0 9.3
168/8 in 19.5 8.47
165/8 in 20.0 8.25
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Lucknow Falcons Preview
The Lucknow Falcons enter this clash at home, eager to turn their season around and solidify their playoff chances. After five matches, the Falcons have two wins and three losses, placing them 4th on the points table with 4 points and a positive Net Run Rate of +0.011. That positive NRR, despite more defeats than wins, highlights how competitive they have been in almost every outing.
Their campaign began with a narrow 2-wicket loss to Noida Super Kings, but they bounced back strongly with impressive victories over the Meerut Mavericks (by 5 wickets) and the Kanpur Superstars (by 13 runs). However, their momentum dipped with consecutive defeats against the Gaur Gorakhpur Lions and the dominant Kashi Rudras, exposing issues with finishing games under pressure. Still, the fact that their losses have mostly been close margins shows they are far from out of form.
One of their season highlights was the 5-wicket victory over Meerut Mavericks, where Aaradhya Yadav (62 off 51) and Mohammad Saif (55 off 33) built a match-defining stand, and Vipraj Nigam bowled a disciplined spell of 2/21. But their most painful moment came against the Gaur Gorakhpur Lions, when they failed to defend 21 runs in the final over, despite a strong batting show from Aaradhya Yadav (68 off 47) and Kritagya Singh (70 off 38). With a balanced lineup, home support, and the hunger to bounce back, the Falcons have every chance to make this game count. A collective performance from their batting core and key bowlers could tilt the result in their favor.
Key players: Aaradhya Yadav, Vipraj Nigam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kritagya Singh
Lucknow Falcons Predicted Playing XI:
Aaradhya Yadav (wk), Samarth Singh, Shoaib Siddiqui, Priyam Garg, Mohammad Saif, Kritagya Singh, Sameer Choudhary, Vipraj Nigam (c), Akshu Bajwa, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (c), Abhinandan Singh
Lucknow Falcons Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025
Lucknow Falcons Actual Playing XI:
Akshu Bajwa, Mohammad Saif, Priyam Garg, Samarth Singh, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Aaradhya Yadav, Abhinandan Singh , Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Parv Singh , Mohd Shibli
Noida Super Kings Preview
Heading into this crucial fixture, the Noida Super Kings aim to bounce back and reclaim momentum in their playoff race. After five matches, they’ve secured 2 wins and suffered 3 losses, earning 4 points, and currently sit 5th on the points table with a Net Run Rate of –1.256. Their positive efforts have been overshadowed by heavy defeats, which have dragged their NRR into negative territory.
The Super Kings began the season with a tense 2-wicket win over the Lucknow Falcons, showing early promise. This was followed by a narrow 14-run loss to Gaur Gorakhpur Lions, and then a crushing 88-run defeat at the hands of the Kashi Rudras, which was the most damaging blow to their NRR. They managed to strike back with a 4-wicket victory against Kanpur Superstars, only to suffer another big 41-run loss to Meerut Mavericks, further denting their run rate. The heavy defeats have significantly impacted their NRR.
The Noida Super Kings endured their heaviest defeat of the season against Kashi Rudras, getting thrashed by 88 runs after being bundled out for just 85 in 12 overs, chasing a formidable 173/6. It was a complete no-show — barring Anivesh Choudhary (33 runs) and Rahul Rajpal (22 runs) no other batter showed any resistance. The batting failed in the previous game as well against Meerut Mavericks who handed them a heavy defeat by 41 runs. Despite Noida Super Kings winning the previous battle this season against Lucknow Falcons by 2 wickets in a close encounter, they are not favourites in this game due to their inconsistency in this season so far.
Key players: Anivesh Choudhary, Shivam Chaudhary, Karn Sharma
Noida Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Anivesh Choudhary, Shivam Chaudhary (c), Ravi Singh (wk), Prashant Veer, Priyanshu Pandey, Satyam Sangu, Ajay Kumar, Karn Sharma, Kartik Siddhu, Naman Tiwari, Kunal Tyagi
Noida Super Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Uttar Pradesh T20 League, 2025
Noida Super Kings Actual Playing XI:
Rahul Rajpal, Prashant Veer, Shivam Chaudhary, Karn Sharma, Kunal Tyagi, Mohammad Sharim , Naman Tiwari, Anivesh Choudhary, Kavya Teotia , Priyanshu Pandey, Ravi Singh, Satyam Sangu
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on match day at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow is expected to be mostly cloudy throughout the day. Temperatures will range between a high of 32 °C and a low of 25 °C. There is a moderate chance of intermittent rain which might interrupt the game.
LUF vs NOSK Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The venue of the match is Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Established in 2017, it is among India’s modern cricketing hubs, with a seating capacity of around 50,000. Known for its long straight boundaries and balanced pitches, it has hosted Tests, ODIs, T20Is, the 2023 Cricket World Cup, and now serves as a key venue for the Uttar Pradesh Premier League.
Toss: To Bat
At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, teams batting first have had the upper hand in the ongoing UPPL season, with 10 wins compared to just 5 for chasing sides. The surface tends to slow down as the game progresses, making stroke play more difficult under lights. The team winning the toss should bat first here.
LUF vs NOSK
Winning Prediction
Both teams enter this clash with two wins from five matches, but the Lucknow Falcons hold a slight edge thanks to their positive NRR (+0.011) and consistent, competitive performances, even in defeats. In contrast, the Noida Super Kings have struggled with heavy losses, leaving their NRR at -1.256 and exposing their lack of collective execution. We believe that the Falcons appear better equipped in this game.
We predict that Lucknow Falcons will defeat Noida Super Kings.
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