Shubman Gill’s affectionate “Kane Mama” greeting to Kane Williamson melts hearts ahead of GT vs LSG, highlighting their strong bond as fans gear up for an intriguing IPL 2026 clash.

In a heartwarming video shared by the Gujarat Titans team on X (formerly Twitter), Shubman Gill was seen meeting the former player Kane Williamson warmly and calling him ‘Kane Mama’ as they met. The duo met at the team's practice session at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow where Gujarat Titans will be seen going against the Lucknow Super Giants.

Kane Williamson who was formerly associated with the Titans before retiring from IPL was seen laughing at the referral. Williamson is now in the LSG squad as their strategic advisor. The term ‘Kane Mama’ gained massive popularity during Williamson's tenure with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL. Williamson has openly stated that "Kane Mama" is his favourite nickname and that he appreciates the extraordinary bond he shares with Indian fans.

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Before his Test captaincy debut, Gill reportedly reached out to Williamson for advice. Williamson, an experienced former captain, has frequently praised Gill's leadership, describing him as "wise beyond his years"

GT vs LSG: Who will win amongst them?

In the current IPL 2026 season (as of April 11, 2026), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are currently in 5th place, while Gujarat Titans (GT) are ranked 7th.Lucknow Super Giants have a slightly better record with two wins from three games, placing them just outside the top four.

In the last five matches between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), LSG has been dominant, winning the last three encounters after GT won the preceding two. The rivalry has shifted from GT's early dominance to LSG's recent tactical upper hand, particularly at the Ekana Stadium, where LSG has successfully defended totals. Shubman Gill remains the top scorer in this fixture with 271 runs, while LSG's Nicholas Pooran follows with 153 runs.

While GT won the only match played at their home (Ahmedabad) in 2023, LSG has made the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow a difficult place for GT, winning there in both 2024 and 2025.LSG posted their highest-ever score against GT (235/2) in May 2025, largely thanks to a maiden century by Mitchell Marsh.