Former champions Gujarat Titans have opted to field first against a struggling Lucknow Super Giants side in their IPL 2025 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. With an eye on a top-two finish, the Titans will be looking to extend their winning streak and tighten their grip on a favorable playoff position.

Currently sitting atop the points table with 18 points from 12 matches, Gujarat have already secured a spot in the playoffs. However, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings breathing down their necks on 17 points each, the race for a top-two finish, which guarantees an extra shot at reaching the final, remains intense.