Gujarat Titans sail past opposition, led by Prasidh and Buttler

Gujarat Titans secured a comfortable win, thanks to strong performances from Prasidh and Jos Buttler. Prasidh Krishna is beginning to make a mark at IPL 2026. Three nights after his clever slower bouncer to David Miller sealed a tense last-ball win over Delhi Capitals, he followed it up with 4 for 28 - blending typical Test-match lengths with sharp pace-off variations - as Gujarat Titans made it two in two, this time edging out Lucknow Super Giants in their own backyard on Sunday. Mohammed Siraj and Ashok Sharma's crucial contributions at the ends helped GT restrict LSG to 164. Then, Shubman Gill anchored the chase with a half-century, and a 84-run stand with Jos Buttler sealed the win for GT in 18.4 overs. Shubman Gill made it look easy against Mohammed Shami, turning a potential battle into a one-way traffic. Gill's classy batting, including a six over Shami's head, helped him cruise to a half-century. His strokes, like the leg glance, cover drive, and wristy flick, showcased his skill. Buttler gave more than an inkling of form in the previous game when he made 52 off 27 against DC. Having come in at the fall of Sai Sudharsan's wicket - he helped a half-tracker straight to short fine off Digvesh Rathi in the sixth- Buttler punched one through the covers off the third ball to raise GT's fifty. LSG's dropped catch on Buttler proved costly as he exploded into action, taking apart the spinners and forcing Pant to bring in the fast bowlers. Buttler's blazing knock included a 50 off 29 balls, his 100th T20 fifty, and he celebrated in style with a reverse sweep. Kagiso Rabada's early onslaught was impressive, taking a quick wicket of Mitchell Marsh, who hit 10 runs off his first two deliveries. This setback brought Rishabh Pant to the crease, but Mohammed Siraj's hard lengths proved too much for him, catching the splice and lobbing to mid-off, leaving LSG 45 for 2 in the fifth over. One second, Prasidh had hands on his head when Aiden Markram's imperious flick just eluded a diving Glenn Phillips running across from deep square leg. Three balls later, he celebrated his first when Markram picked out deep midwicket perfectly. In his second over, Ayush Badoni fell in almost identical fashion as LSG slumped to 74 for 4 in the ninth. Close calls and a mix of emotions for LSG's batsman - a potential run-out, a helmet-hit bouncer, and a trademark shot that raised hopes, but ultimately ended in a wicket. His 18 off 14 helped LSG cross 150, and Shami and Linde's efforts set a 165 target for GT. Gujarat Titans 165 for 3 (Buttler 60, Gill 56) beat Lucknow Super Giants 164 for 8 (Markram 30, Prasidh 4-28) by seven wickets