LUC vs NOI Match Prediction: Who Will Win the UP T20 League 2025 Match 18?

One of the most prestigious leagues in India, Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025, continues as in the 18th game of the tournament, we will witness a clash between Lucknow Falcons (LUC) and Noida Kings (NOI). The game will take place at one of the biggest cricket grounds in India, Ekana Cricket Stadium. Fans will be able to witness this contest at 3:00 PM IST on Tuesday, August 26.

Lucknow are currently standing at the 4th position of the points table with 4 points. They are coming off a defeat in this upcoming game, as during their previous contest, they lost against the Kashi Rudras by 19 runs in a last-over encounter.

On the other hand, Noida Kings are just below in the 5th position of the points table with 4 points. They are also coming off a defeat in this game, as they lost their previous game against the Meerut Mavericks by 41 runs.

Lucknow Falcons and Noida Kings Match Details

LUC vs NOI Head-to-Head

If we take a look at the head-to-head record, both teams have faced each other 4 times, where the Noida Kings have the upper hand as they have won 3 of their encounters, while the Lucknow Falcons have won just 1 of their clashes, which makes their head-to-head score 1-3.

The number clearly shows that the Noida Kings are at the lead, so they will most probably try to continue their domination against the Lucknow Falcons in this LUC vs NOI Head-to-Head record.

LUC vs NOI Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The pitch and weather at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, will play a big role in determining the result of this game, though the weather is not perfect for today's game. Nevertheless, the pitch will be wonderful for batting, which calls for a high-scoring game.

Balanced Wicket

According to the Ekana Stadium pitch report, the surface generally offers a good contest between bat and ball. Batters can score freely once they get their eye in, but there is also assistance for pacers with the new ball, especially under cloudy conditions. Teams batting second have enjoyed more success here, which is evident from the higher win percentage for sides who are chasing.

Chasing Factor

While chasing is not impossible at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, the average second innings score is notably lower than the first, which suggests that defending a total can be easier, especially if bowlers use the conditions well. Spinners also tend to come into play during the middle overs, adding another challenge for teams batting second.

Average 1st Innings Score

In T20 matches played at this venue, the average first innings score stands at 151, while the average for the second innings drops to 126. The highest total recorded here is a massive 199/2 by India against Sri Lanka, whereas the lowest is just 99/8 by New Zealand against India.

Chasing Record

The chasing record of Ekana Stadium in Lucknow in this edition of the league is poor so far. Ekana Stadium is also one of the biggest cricket stadiums in India. A total of 18 matches have been played on this very ground, where 13 of the game have been won by a team while batting first and 5 matches has been won by a team who chased in this edition of the Uttar Pradesh Premier League 2025. It makes toss even more crucial in this upcoming game between Purani Dilli 6 vs Central Delhi Kings.

Weather Report

Conditions are not expected to be perfect for cricket in Delhi, with cloudy skies and high chances of rain for the entire duration of the game, around 30% as per the weather reports. Even though fans can expect a high-scoring encounter in this contest.

LUC vs NOI Match Prediction Playing 11s (Predicted)

Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances as per our LUC vs NOI Match Prediction. Let's take a probable playing 11 of the Northern Super Chargers Women vs Oval Invincibles Women.

Lucknow Falcons Playing 11

Aaradhya Yadav (wk), Samarth Singh, Mohammad Saif, Shoaib Siddiqui, Sameer Choudhary, Kritagya Singh, Vipraj Nigam, Akshat Pandey, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (c), Akshu Bajwa, Abhinandan Singh

Noida Kings Playing 11

Anivesh Choudhary, Shivam Chaudhary (c), Ravi Singh (wk), Prashant Veer, Priyanshu Pandey, Satyam Sangu, Ajay Kumar, Karn Sharma, Kartik Siddhu, Naman Tiwari, Kunal Tyagi

Form and Fitness

Lucknow Falcons Recent Form (most recent first): L, W, W, L, L
Noida Kings Recent Form (most recent first): W, L, L, W, L

LUC vs NOI Recent Form (Last 5 matches)

Both teams have struggled throughout the tournament so far, as both are currently at the bottom of the points table, and as the tournament is at its final stage of the tournament, their chances to qualify for the playoffs are really low according to our LUC vs NOI Match Prediction.

Lucknow Falcons

Lucknow are currently standing at the 4th position of the points table with 4 points.. They have played 5 games and lost 3 of their game while winning 2 of them in the tournament, which still gets them a chance to qualify for the playoffs.

Noida Kings

Noida Kings are just below in the 5th position of the points table with 4 points. They have played 5 games in the tournament so far and have only won twice in this edition of the tournament, while losing 4 of their remaining games.

LUC vs NOI Toss Prediction

Considering the pitch conditions and the past results on this ground, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bat first. Our prediction is that NOI will win the toss and opt to bat.

LUC vs NOI Score Prediction:

• Scenario 1: LUC batting first
  If LUC bats first, we expect a total of around 175 runs.
• Scenario 2: NOI batting first
  If NOI gets to bat first, they are likely to score near 170 runs, according to our prediction

LUC vs NOI Players to Perform Prediction

There are a no. of players in both teams who can impact the result. Vipraj Nigam, Naman Tiwari, and one of the best bowlers in India, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, are all capable enough to perform well. These will be the key players to perform according to our LUC vs NOI Match Prediction. Let's look at four players from both teams who can emerge to be the best performers of this match.

Lucknow Falcons

• Lucknow Falcons top-order batter, Samarth Seth, was the standout batter for his team as he scored an incredible 47 runs.
• Aaradhya Yadav is another top batter for the Lucknow Falcons, as he is the highest run scorer for the team. In 5 matches he has played, he has scored 143 runs.
• Vipraj Nigam was the standout bowler for the Lucknow Falcons as he took 2 wickets in his spell. He is also the leading wicket-taker for his team in the ongoing tournament, with 8 wickets in 5 games. He will be a good pick for the LUC vs NOI Match Prediction.

Noida Kings

• Noida Kings' top-order batter Prashant Veer was the leading run scorer for his team as he scored 39 runs for his team, and he is also the leading run scorer for his team in the ongoing tournament with 116 runs in 5 matches.
• Noida Kings skipper Shivam Chaudhary was the standout bowler for his team as he took a wicket in a 4-over spell and the most economical one out of all wicket takers.
• Naman Tiwari is another name in the list of top performers, as he is the second leading wicket-taker for his team in the ongoing tournament, with 11 wickets in 5 games. The pacer will be an excellent pick for the LUC vs NOI Match Prediction.

LUC vs NOI Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for Lucknow Falcons in the match: Samarth Seth and Aaradhya Yadav.
Who will score the most runs for Noida Kings in the match: Prashant Veer and Anivesh Choudhary.

LUC vs NOI Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for Lucknow Falcons in the match: Vipraj Nigam and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Who will pick the most wickets for Noida Kings in the match: Naman Tiwari and Shivam Chaudhary.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.