Gujarat Titans face Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 Group B Match 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India on Thursday 2 April 2026, starting at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30). The stadium is the world’s largest cricket ground, with a capacity of 132,000 spectators.

Match Overview: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants

Gujarat Titans, IPL champions in 2022, take on Lucknow Super Giants, a franchise that has reached the playoffs in each of its first three IPL seasons (2022, 2023, 2024) without winning the title. Both sides entered IPL 2026 with strong squads and playoff ambitions. Shubman Gill captains Gujarat Titans; Rishabh Pant leads Lucknow Super Giants. Every Group B fixture carries double significance: two points gained is also two points denied to a direct rival.

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Narendra Modi Stadium holds 132,000 spectators, making it the largest cricket stadium in the world by capacity. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it was rebuilt and inaugurated in 2020. IPL matches here regularly sell out, with the crowd noise measurable as a distinct atmospheric variable. Dew after sunset affects bowling in the second innings, giving teams batting second a statistical advantage. Ahmedabad’s April temperatures typically exceed 35 degrees Celsius, placing a premium on fitness and hydration management.

What Time Is the Match in Your Timezone?

The 19:30 IST start on 2 April 2026 converts as follows across major cricket-watching regions:

• India (IST, UTC+5:30): 19:30
• UK (BST, UTC+1): 14:00
• Australia/Sydney (AEDT, UTC+11): 01:00 on 3 April
• USA/New York (EDT, UTC-4): 10:00
• UAE (GST, UTC+4): 18:00

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Why This Match Matters

The IPL group stage uses a points table where every match is decisive. In 2022 and 2023, the playoff cutoff was determined by net run rate among teams level on points. A defeat here can haunt a franchise for the entire remaining schedule. Gujarat Titans know what it takes to win the tournament; Lucknow Super Giants are still searching for their first title. That asymmetry in experience shapes how each team approaches high-pressure moments.