Who Will Win Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Super Kings 9th T20 UP T20 League 2026 Match Prediction
The Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Super Kings prediction for the 9th T20 of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026 points towards a competitive contest at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday, 20 August. Gorakhpur Lions have played three matches so far, winning one and losing two, while Noida Super Kings have recorded one victory and one defeat from their opening two games. Both teams will be looking to strengthen their position in the points table with a much-needed victory.
Gorakhpur Lions come into this match after a 15-run defeat against Kashi Rudras, but their batting unit showed enough resilience to remain competitive during the chase. Siddarth Yadav has emerged as their leading run-scorer with 111 runs, while Teerath Singh has provided important breakthroughs with five wickets.
Noida Super Kings, meanwhile, suffered a three-wicket defeat against Lucknow Falcons after being bowled out for only 136. Bobby Yadav has been their top scorer with 73 runs, while Kunal Tyagi leads their bowling charts with four wickets. The two sides therefore have areas that need improvement. Gorakhpur will want to address their slow start with the bat and avoid losing early wickets, while Noida must find greater consistency from their top and middle order after their disappointing previous batting display.
The Ekana Cricket Stadium can reward disciplined bowling, but batters who spend time at the crease can also score freely once they understand the conditions. The toss could therefore become important, particularly if the pitch changes during the afternoon. Gorakhpur Lions will also take confidence from their ability to score 179 in their previous chase despite losing early wickets.
Noida Super Kings will need a much stronger batting performance if they are to challenge that total. With Siddarth Yadav in good touch and Teerath Singh providing a wicket-taking option, Gorakhpur have a balanced combination. The Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Super Kings prediction therefore gives Gorakhpur Lions the advantage and makes them the preferred team to win this 9th T20 encounter.
Match Details
| Match | Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Super Kings, 9th T20 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026 |
| Match | GPL vs NSK |
| Date | Thursday, 20 August 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Format | T20 |
| Broadcaster | FanCode |
| Prediction | Gorakhpur Lions to win |
Gorakhpur Lions Preview
Gorakhpur Lions have had a mixed beginning to their Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026 campaign.
They have played three matches, winning one and losing two. Their latest defeat came against Kashi Rudras by 15 runs.
Despite the result, Gorakhpur showed considerable fighting spirit during the chase.
Kashi Rudras posted 194/6 after Karan Sharma produced a sensational 92-run innings.
Gorakhpur lost two early wickets during their chase, which immediately placed pressure on the middle order.
Abhay Pratap Singh and Siddarth Yadav attempted to rebuild the innings.
Abhay scored 27, while Siddarth contributed 32 runs. However, both batters were dismissed before they could take the game deep into the final overs.
Prince Yadav and Hardeep Singh added useful runs later in the innings, but the required rate remained difficult to control.
Gorakhpur eventually finished on 179/7, losing by 15 runs.
Siddarth Yadav remains the key batting figure for the Lions.
He has scored 111 runs in the tournament and has shown the ability to make an impact when given enough time at the crease.
The Lions will need him to provide a substantial contribution against Noida Super Kings.
Their bowling department will rely heavily on Teerath Singh.
The bowler has already collected five wickets and is currently Gorakhpur’s leading wicket-taker.
His ability to strike during the Powerplay and middle overs could be crucial.
The Lions will also need their supporting bowlers to restrict Noida’s batting unit, particularly after the Super Kings struggled badly in their previous game.
Gorakhpur’s biggest concern is their tendency to lose early wickets.
Against Kashi Rudras, the early collapse forced their middle order to play under pressure.
A better start could allow Siddarth Yadav and the middle order to control the chase more effectively.
The team also needs greater contributions from players such as Abhay Pratap Singh, Prince Yadav and Hardeep Singh.
If the top order delivers and Teerath Singh continues taking wickets, Gorakhpur have the resources to dominate this contest.
Their previous 179-run chase also demonstrates that the batting unit can score at a good rate.
The Lions therefore enter this match with enough confidence to challenge Noida Super Kings.
Key Players
- Siddarth Yadav
- Teerath Singh
- Abhay Pratap Singh
- Prince Yadav
- Hardeep Singh
Noida Super Kings Preview
Noida Super Kings have played two matches so far, winning one and losing one.
Their latest match ended in a three-wicket defeat against Lucknow Falcons.
The Super Kings’ biggest concern from that game was their batting performance.
After being asked to bat first, Noida were bowled out for only 136.
Several top-order batters failed to establish themselves.
Aditya Sharma, Anivesh Choudhary and Madhav Kaushik were among those who could not provide the innings with the necessary foundation.
Bobby Yadav and Kartik Siddhu attempted to repair the damage with useful contributions lower down the order.
However, the total remained below the competitive mark.
Lucknow Falcons also lost early wickets during their chase, giving Noida an opportunity to defend the target.
The Super Kings were unable to capitalize.
Aaradhya Yadav produced a match-winning 51 from 42 balls, while Sameer Chaudhary provided valuable support.
Lucknow eventually reached the target in the final over with three wickets remaining.
Bobby Yadav has nevertheless been one of Noida’s better performers with the bat.
He has scored 73 runs and will be expected to provide stability in this match.
The bowling attack will look toward Kunal Tyagi, who has taken four wickets and is currently the team’s leading wicket-taker.
His ability to create breakthroughs will be particularly important against Siddarth Yadav.
Noida will also need stronger performances from their other bowlers.
Allowing Lucknow to recover after reducing them to 41/2 was a missed opportunity.
Against Gorakhpur, the Super Kings cannot afford similar lapses.
The team has enough batting options in its squad, including Shoaib Siddiqui, Madhav Kaushik, Kartik Siddhu and Bobby Yadav.
The challenge is converting individual starts into meaningful partnerships.
If Noida can reach a competitive score of around 160 or more, their bowling attack could make the contest difficult for Gorakhpur.
Their biggest weakness remains batting consistency.
A repeat of the 136 all-out performance would put them under significant pressure.
Noida therefore need a much better Powerplay and middle-overs batting performance.
Kunal Tyagi will also have to strike regularly with the ball.
If these two areas improve, the Super Kings have enough potential to upset Gorakhpur Lions.
Key Players
- Bobby Yadav
- Kunal Tyagi
- Kartik Siddhu
- Madhav Kaushik
- Shoaib Siddiqui
Team Squad
Gorakhpur Lions
Abdul Rehman, Abhay Pratap Singh, Abhinav Singh, Ankit Choudhary, Aryan Choudhary, Aryan Juyal, Hardeep Singh, Nishant Kushwaha, Parth Palawat, Prince Yadav, Rahul Sharma, Shivam Choudhary, Shivam Sharma, Siddharth Yadav, Sparsh Jain, Teerath Singh, Vasu Vats, Vishal Nishad.
Noida Super Kings
Aditya Sharma, Anchit Yadav, Anivesh Choudhary, Deepak Rajput, Kartik Siddhu, Kunal Tyagi, Madhav Kaushik, Naman Tiwari, Piyush Singh, Prashant Veer, Rajat Sanserwal, Ravi Singh, Shaurya Singh, Shiva Singh, Shoaib Siddiqui, Shubham Gautam, Siddharth Chaudhary, Vansh.
Probable Playing XI
Gorakhpur Lions
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siddharth Yadav | Batter |
| 2 | Abhay Pratap Singh | Batter |
| 3 | Aryan Juyal | Batter |
| 4 | Prince Yadav | All-rounder |
| 5 | Hardeep Singh | All-rounder |
| 6 | Shivam Sharma | Batter |
| 7 | Parth Palawat | All-rounder |
| 8 | Nishant Kushwaha | All-rounder |
| 9 | Teerath Singh | Bowler |
| 10 | Vasu Vats | Bowler |
| 11 | Vishal Nishad | Bowler |
Noida Super Kings
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoaib Siddiqui | Batter |
| 2 | Anivesh Choudhary | Batter |
| 3 | Madhav Kaushik | Batter |
| 4 | Bobby Yadav | Batter |
| 5 | Kartik Siddhu | All-rounder |
| 6 | Aditya Sharma | Batter |
| 7 | Anchit Yadav | All-rounder |
| 8 | Kunal Tyagi | Bowler |
| 9 | Naman Tiwari | Bowler |
| 10 | Shiva Singh | Bowler |
| 11 | Ravi Singh | Bowler |
Probable XIs may change after the toss.
Favourite Team in Today’s Match – Why?
Gorakhpur Lions are our favourite team to win this match.
The Lions have a stronger recent batting performance despite losing their previous game.
They scored 179/7 while chasing 195 against Kashi Rudras, showing that their middle order can handle pressure.
Siddarth Yadav is their leading run-scorer with 111 runs and will be central to their batting plans.
Gorakhpur also have Teerath Singh, who has already taken five wickets in the tournament.
Noida Super Kings have struggled considerably with the bat.
They were bowled out for only 136 against Lucknow Falcons and failed to defend the total despite taking early wickets.
Bobby Yadav has been their best run-scorer with 73 runs, while Kunal Tyagi has four wickets.
However, Noida need greater contributions from the rest of their lineup.
Gorakhpur’s combination of Siddarth Yadav’s batting and Teerath Singh’s wicket-taking ability gives them the edge.
A stronger Powerplay and disciplined bowling should allow the Lions to control the game.
Pitch Report
The Ekana Cricket Stadium surface in Lucknow can offer a balanced contest between batters and bowlers. Batters who spend time at the crease should be able to score consistently, while bowlers maintaining tight lines can create pressure. The surface may assist slower deliveries and spinners during the middle overs. Fast bowlers should look for movement early in the innings. A score around 155–165 could be competitive, although a settled batting unit can push beyond that range. Building partnerships rather than relying entirely on big shots will be important for both teams.
Weather Report
| Weather Factor | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| Location | Lucknow |
| Conditions | Warm and humid |
| Temperature | Around 27–31°C |
| Humidity | Moderate to high |
| Rain Threat | Possible |
| Wind | Light to moderate |
| Match Impact | Generally suitable |
Lucknow is expected to remain warm and humid during the afternoon. Cloud cover could occasionally assist seamers, while the pitch should remain suitable for batting. Rain remains a possible interruption factor.
Broadcast Details
The Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Super Kings 9th T20 will be played at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Thursday, 20 August 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST. FanCode is the listed broadcaster for the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026. Viewers should check the platform before the match for the latest streaming availability and coverage details.
Toss Prediction
Toss Prediction: Noida Super Kings
Noida Super Kings are predicted to win the toss. If they win it, bowling first could be a sensible strategy because the team will want to put early pressure on Gorakhpur’s batting lineup. Kunal Tyagi could be important with the new ball. However, if the surface remains good for batting throughout, setting a target could also work. Gorakhpur would prefer to chase if conditions become easier later in the match.
Score Prediction
| Scenario | Predicted Score | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur Lions bat first | 159+ | Better recent batting output |
| Noida Super Kings bat first | 145+ | Batting needs improvement |
| Gorakhpur Powerplay | 43–49 | Siddarth Yadav can provide a strong start |
| Noida Powerplay | 38–44 | Top order needs greater consistency |
| Competitive score | 155–170 | Expected balanced conditions |
If Gorakhpur Lions bat first, they are expected to reach 159+.
Their recent 179/7 against Kashi Rudras demonstrates that they can maintain a strong scoring rate even under pressure.
If Noida Super Kings bat first, a score of around 145+ is expected.
Their previous 136 all-out performance suggests that the batting unit must improve significantly to reach a more competitive total.
Probable Batsman & Bowler
| Category | Team | Player | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Batter | GPL | Siddarth Yadav | 111 tournament runs |
| Best Batter | GPL | Abhay Pratap Singh | Useful recent contribution |
| Best Batter | NSK | Bobby Yadav | 73 tournament runs |
| Best Batter | NSK | Madhav Kaushik | Important top-order option |
| Best Bowler | GPL | Teerath Singh | 5 wickets |
| Best Bowler | GPL | Prince Yadav | All-round impact |
| Best Bowler | NSK | Kunal Tyagi | 4 wickets |
| Best Bowler | NSK | Shiva Singh | Spin option |
Siddarth Yadav is the standout batting choice for Gorakhpur Lions. He has scored 111 runs and recently contributed 32 against Kashi Rudras.
Bobby Yadav is Noida’s leading run-scorer with 73 runs and will need another substantial contribution.
With the ball, Teerath Singh is the most dangerous option for Gorakhpur after taking five wickets. His ability to break partnerships could decide the match.
Kunal Tyagi has four wickets for Noida and represents their best chance of putting the Gorakhpur batting order under pressure.
The battle between Siddarth Yadav and Kunal Tyagi could be particularly important during the key middle overs.
Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Super Kings Winning Chances?
| Team | Winning Chances | Why They Can Win | Why They Can Lose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur Lions | 70% | Better batting momentum and Teerath Singh’s wicket-taking form | Early wickets could expose the middle order |
| Noida Super Kings | 30% | Kunal Tyagi and Bobby Yadav can make an impact | Recent batting collapse remains a concern |
Why Gorakhpur Lions Can Win
Gorakhpur have shown greater batting resilience in their recent match.
Siddarth Yadav is in good form, while Teerath Singh has already taken five wickets.
Why Gorakhpur Can Lose
Their early wickets against Kashi Rudras created unnecessary pressure.
If their top order collapses again, Noida could exploit the situation.
Why Noida Super Kings Can Win
Bobby Yadav has been their leading scorer and Kunal Tyagi has four wickets.
A significant improvement in their batting could make them competitive.
Why Noida Can Lose
The biggest concern is their batting.
They were bowled out for only 136 in their previous match and need a major improvement to challenge Gorakhpur.
Gorakhpur Lions vs Noida Super Kings Match Prediction
Gorakhpur Lions are predicted to defeat Noida Super Kings in the 9th T20 of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2026. Gorakhpur have shown better batting resilience, scoring 179/7 in their previous chase against Kashi Rudras. Siddarth Yadav, with 111 tournament runs, will be their key batter, while Teerath Singh has already taken five wickets. Noida Super Kings need a much stronger performance after being bowled out for 136 against Lucknow Falcons. Bobby Yadav and Kunal Tyagi remain their main match-winners, but the overall balance currently favours Gorakhpur. Our prediction is that Gorakhpur Lions will win.
Toss Prediction: Noida Super Kings
If GPL Bat First: 159+
If NSK Bat First: 145+
Winning Chances: GPL 70% | NSK 30%
Best Batter: Siddarth Yadav
Best Bowler: Teerath Singh
Predicted Result: Gorakhpur Lions to win
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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