Dhoni opted to leave out senior players Devon Conway and Ravi Ashwin in favour of younger players. Anshul Kamboj and Khaleel Ahmed were handed crucial roles in the powerplay, and the change worked.

Lucknow Super Giants host Gujarat Titans in Match No. 26 of the ongoing IPL 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Saturday, April 12.