IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Preview

The IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants is set for April 5 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. After contrasting starts to the season, both teams are eager for a win. SRH looks to build on their recent victory, while LSG aims to recover from their opening loss. Catch all the essential details, including match timings and team line-ups, in this preview.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 4, 2026, 16:09 IST

Match Overview

On April 5 (Sunday), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 10th match of IPL 2026. This encounter marks the first game of the season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Both teams are eager for a victory, coming into this match with differing recent performances.

SRH kicked off their IPL 2026 journey with a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) but bounced back impressively with a significant win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In contrast, LSG experienced a tough loss against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their opening match, leaving them without any points.

Key Details for the Match

When is the Match Scheduled? The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants is set for April 5 (Sunday).

Where Will It Be Held? The game will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

What Time Does It Start? The match is scheduled to commence at 3:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch Live in India? Fans can catch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network.

How to Stream Live? The match will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website.

Team Line-ups

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Aniket Verma, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Travis Head, Sakib Hussain, and Brydon Carse.

Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mukul Choudhary, Mohsin Khan, Naman Tiwari, Manimaran Siddharth, Prince Yadav, and Arjun Tendulkar.