IPL 2025 Match 7 Preview: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants

Match Overview

The seventh match of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) is set to feature a clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This exciting encounter will take place on Thursday, March 27, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

SRH kicked off their season impressively, securing a 44-run victory against Rajasthan Royals at home. Their batting was formidable, as they amassed a staggering total of 286 runs for 6 wickets, narrowly missing the record for the highest IPL score. In response, the Royals managed 242 runs for 6 wickets.

Conversely, LSG started their campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a narrow defeat. They will be eager to secure their first win in IPL 2025 after defending a total of 210 runs, where they had Delhi Capitals struggling at 65 for 5 but ultimately lost by just one run.

Match Details

SRH vs LSG Match Preview and Prediction - Match 7, IPL 2025:

Match Information:

Pitch and Weather Conditions

Pitch & Weather Report:

The previous match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium saw over 500 runs scored, indicating a batting-friendly pitch. The upcoming game is expected to follow suit, likely resulting in another high-scoring affair.

Weather Conditions:

• No rain is forecasted in Hyderabad on match day.


• Temperatures are anticipated to remain in the low 30s throughout the match.

Head-to-Head Record

Head-to-Head Record:

Historically, LSG has had the upper hand in their encounters with SRH. Out of four matches played between the two teams, LSG has triumphed in three, while SRH has managed to win just once.

Squads and Probable Playing XIs

Squads:

SRH Squad:

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Aniket Verma

LSG Squad:

Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, RS Hangargekar, Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Akash Deep, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Akash Maharaj Singh, Aiden Markram, Avesh Khan, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Aryan Juyal, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi

Probable Playing XIs:

SRH Playing XI:

• Travis Head


• Abhishek Sharma


• Ishan Kishan


• Nitish Kumar Reddy


• Heinrich Klaasen (wk)


• Aniket Verma


• Abhinav Manohar


• Pat Cummins (c)


• Simarjeet Singh


• Harshal Patel


• Mohammed Shami

LSG Playing XI:

• Aiden Markram


• Mitchell Marsh


• Nicholas Pooran


• Ayush Badoni


• Rishabh Pant (c & wk)


• David Miller


• Prince Yadav


• Digvesh Rathi


• Shahbaz Ahmed


• Shardul Thakur


• Ravi Bishnoi


• Manimaran Siddharth

Key Players to Watch

Key Players:

SRH:

• Travis Head


• Heinrich Klaasen


• Abhishek Sharma


• Ishan Kishan


• Harshal Patel

LSG:

• Mitchell Marsh


• Rishabh Pant


• Nicholas Pooran


• Shardul Thakur


• Ravi Bishnoi

Match Predictions

Best Batsman Predictions:

For SRH, who will score the most runs: Travis Head or Ishan Kishan?

For LSG, who will score the most runs: Mitchell Marsh or Nicholas Pooran?

Best Bowler Predictions:

For SRH, who will take the most wickets: Harshal Patel or Adam Zampa?

For LSG, who will take the most wickets: Shardul Thakur or Ravi Bishnoi?

Match Prediction:

SRH is favored to win the upcoming match against LSG.