Match Overview

Date & Time: March 27, 2025, 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad


Era-Defining Fixture for LSG

Some IPL matches shape a team’s future, and for LSG, their clash against SRH last May was one such game. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma made a mockery of their modest 165-run target, chasing it down in just 9.4 overs. This defeat perhaps sparked the decision to part ways with KL Rahul, despite two consecutive playoff appearances in 2022 and 2023.

With the mega auction allowing a fresh start, LSG arrives in Hyderabad with a largely revamped squad. However, injury concerns in their bowling lineup could pose a challenge, especially against SRH’s in-form top order.

What to Expect: Another Run-Fest

Hyderabad’s batting-friendly pitches have consistently produced high totals, with an average first-innings score of 216 since IPL 2024. Both teams boast explosive top orders, making another 500+ aggregate total a strong possibility.

LSG’s challenge will be to maintain consistency. Against Delhi Capitals in Vizag, they had a flying start but collapsed towards the end, scoring only 48/6 in the last seven overs. On such batting-friendly tracks, even momentary slumps can be costly.

Head-to-Head Record

  • Overall: LSG leads 3-1

  • In Hyderabad: Both teams have won once each

  • Last Meeting: SRH chased down 166 in just 9.4 overs without losing a wicket

Team News & Key Match-Ups

Sunrisers Hyderabad

? Injury Update: No injury concerns; expected to field the same XI.
? Tactical Insight:

  • Nicholas Pooran struggles against Adam Zampa (38 runs in 36 balls, out twice).

  • Mitchell Marsh has dominated short deliveries, as seen in his 72(36) against DC.

? Probable XII: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh

Lucknow Super Giants

? Injury Update: Avesh Khan returns; Akash Deep and Mayank Yadav remain unavailable.
? Tactical Insight:

  • Shardul Thakur has dismissed Abhishek Sharma twice in 14 balls (16 runs).

  • However, Thakur has struggled against Ishan Kishan (57 runs in 30 balls, no dismissals).

  • New leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi faces a tough challenge against SRH’s spin-hitters.

? Probable XII: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav

Did You Know?

  • Nicholas Pooran has hit 5 sixes in just 7 balls against Abhishek Sharma in the IPL.

  • SRH’s bowling coach James Franklin believes a 300-run total is possible this season.

Final Thoughts

While this match doesn’t carry the same high stakes as last season’s clash, an away win for LSG—despite their injury woes—could mark the beginning of a new era. Meanwhile, SRH, with a settled squad, will look to continue their dominance at home.

Expect fireworks in Hyderabad! ?