In a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter at Lucknow, Gujarat Titans’ Prasidh Krishna etched his name in IPL lore with a career-best bowling spell. LSG, put in to bat after losing the toss, struggled to 164/8. Krishna’s fiery 4 overs yielded 4 crucial wickets for 28 runs, eclipsing his prior record of 3/22 against Delhi in 2022.
The pacer’s victims included key threats Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, and Mukul Chaudhary. His variations and pace left LSG reeling, preventing any substantial partnerships. Ashok Sharma backed him up with 2/32, ensuring GT’s bowlers held sway throughout.
LSG’s top order faltered spectacularly. Mitchell Marsh’s brisk 11 off 4 ended abruptly. Rishabh Pant’s 18 off 11 promised more but was curtailed by Siraj. Markram’s 30 off 21 lit up briefly with boundaries galore, only for Krishna to intervene.
Middle-order woes deepened as Badoni departed for 9, Pooran for 19 off 21, and Samad for 18 off 22. Chaudhary, a hero last game, managed 18 off 14. Linde’s debut 16 off 10 provided flickers, but Shami (12* off 5) and Avesh (4*) couldn’t mount a rescue.
GT’s bowlers scripted a classic containment job. As the chase looms, Krishna’s masterclass has GT favorites to clinch two points, underscoring his evolution into IPL’s premier pacers.
