IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants Face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Crucial Match

As the IPL 2025 season heats up, Match No. 61 features a critical clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad. With LSG fighting for a playoff spot and SRH looking to avoid the bottom of the table, this match promises high stakes. The pitch conditions and team line-ups will play a significant role in determining the outcome. Stay tuned for an exciting encounter filled with drama and cricketing action.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 19, 2025, 20:04 IST

Match Preview

As the IPL 2025 season approaches its climax, we are set for Match No. 61, featuring a tense showdown between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The stakes are high, with LSG aiming to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, while SRH is determined to avoid finishing at the bottom of the standings.

Team Motivations

For LSG, the path to the playoffs is narrow; they must secure victories in all three of their remaining matches and hope for favorable outcomes in other games. Conversely, SRH, who were last season's runners-up, have experienced a significant decline and are now battling to escape the last position on the table.

Pitch Analysis

Pommie Mbangwa provides insights: "Today’s weather is pleasant but a bit humid, which will challenge players regardless of whether they bat first or second. The dimensions of the ground will be crucial; one side measures 60 meters while the other stretches to 69 meters, with a straight distance of 75 meters. The pitch's behavior will determine how these factors play out."

Aaron Finch comments: "The pitch has a slight gloss, indicating that the new ball will likely skid well. As the match progresses and the lights come on, batting conditions should improve. Chasing has been a common trend this season, and this pitch aligns with that expectation. Anticipate another high-scoring chase tonight."

Playing XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga.

Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C, wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Will O’Rourke.