UP T20 League 2024: Get ready for an exciting clash in the UP T20 League 2024 as the Gorakhpur Lions take on the Lucknow Falcons today. Match 8 of the season kicks off at 3:30 PM IST from the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The Gorakhpur Lions have had a mixed start to their campaign, securing one win and suffering one loss in their first two games. Their opening match was a victory, but they faced a setback in their second encounter against the Kashi Rudras. Despite posting a strong score of 173, the Lions’ match was curtailed by rain, leading to a revised target that the Rudras chased down in under 10 overs.
On the other hand, the Lucknow Falcons have struggled in their initial outings. They have faced defeat in both their opening matches, first against the Kanpur Superstars and then against the Noida Super Kings in their most recent fixture.
Don’t miss the action as the Gorakhpur Lions look to bounce back and the Lucknow Falcons aim to secure their first win of the season!
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Gorakhpur Lions vs Lucknow Falcons Head-to-Head Battles
Both sides have encountered each other for two times where the Falcons have the upper-hand against the Lions. Falcons won all the two matches and dominated the Lions in the tournament.
Gorakhpur Lions vs Lucknow Falcons Recent Form
The recent form of the Lions have been an average one, they have a scenario like out of 5 matches, they won-2 and lost-3 whereas, the Falcons lost all 5 recent matches.
Gorakhpur Lions vs Lucknow Falcons Probable Playing XI
Gorakhpur Lions: Abhishek Goswami, Dhruv Jurel (C), Aryan Juyal, Akshdeep Nath, Siddarth Yadav, Hardeep Singh, Shivam Sharma, Saurabh Kumar, Yash Dayal, Ankit Rajpoot, Vijay Yadav, Abdul Rehman.
Lucknow Falcons: Harsh Tyagi, Samarth Singh, Priyam Garg (C), Aaradhya Yadav, Kritagya Singh, Sameer Choudhary, Akshu Bajwa, Parth Palawat, Vipraj Nigam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh.
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Gorakhpur Lions vs Lucknow Falcons Key Players
Aryan Juyal (Gorakhpur Lions)
the 22-year-old wicketkeeper batter, has been a standout performer in the UP T20 League 2024 season for the Gorakhpur Lions. Juyal has accumulated an impressive 156 runs in just two innings, highlighted by a stunning century in his debut match and a solid half-century in his second outing.
His remarkable form is capturing attention and proving to be a key asset for the Gorakhpur team. Keep an eye on this emerging star as he continues to make waves in the tournament!
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Lucknow Falcons)
Veteran medium-pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is poised to take on a pivotal role for his team in the UP T20 League 2024. Known as the “King of Swing,” Kumar remains one of the premier bowlers globally.
As he steps up to lead his side, fans can expect exceptional performances from this seasoned campaigner.
Gorakhpur Lions vs Lucknow Falcons Pitch & Weather Report
Weather Forecast
Mostly Cloudy with 40% Chances of Rain at 3 P.M, 60-75% Humidity
Temperature
33 to 30 Degree Celsius
Pitch Report
The Ekana pitch is an average pitch for both batting & bowling.
