IPL 2025 Match Preview: Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Match Preview
In a crucial encounter, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 61 of IPL 2025 at the Ekana Stadium on May 19.
Lucknow Super Giants
With only 10 points from 11 matches, LSG finds themselves in a must-win scenario to keep their playoff aspirations alive. The team has struggled recently, losing four out of their last five matches. However, they are encouraged by the performance of Nicholas Pooran, who leads the team with 410 runs, alongside consistent contributions from Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram. On the bowling front, Shardul Thakur and Digvesh Rathi have been impressive, each taking 12 wickets this season. LSG will look to build on their previous victory against SRH, where they won by five wickets.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Conversely, Sunrisers Hyderabad has already been knocked out of playoff contention and aims to finish their season positively. The team has struggled with consistency, despite standout performances like Abhishek Sharma's remarkable 141-run innings against the Punjab Kings. A significant blow for SRH is the absence of Travis Head, who has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not participate in the match. In his place, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen will be crucial for the batting lineup, while bowlers Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami will be essential in limiting LSG's scoring.
Match Details
| LSG vs SRH Match Details | |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| Date and Time | 19 May, 7:30 PM IST |
| Live Broadcast Details | Star Sports |
| Live Streaming Details | JioHotstar (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium is expected to favor batsmen, although fast bowlers may find some assistance with the new ball. Once the initial overs are navigated, batsmen should have an easier time accumulating runs.
Head-to-Head Record
| H2H Records - LSG vs SRH in IPL | |
| Total Matches | 5 |
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 4 |
| Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Probable Playing XI
- Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), Nicolas Pooran, David Miller, Abdul Samad Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan. (Impact Subs: Akash Singh, M Siddharth, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Prince Yadav)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Jaydev Unadkat, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari (Impact Subs: Rahul Chahar, Sachin Baby, Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder)
Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
In the last 5 IPL matches at this venue, the toss-winning teams opted to bat only once, while they chose to bowl on four occasions.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
Out of the last 20 IPL matches played here, teams batting first have won 8 times, while those bowling first have secured 11 victories. Thus, chasing at this ground is a viable strategy, although it does not guarantee success as the pitch tends to favor batsmen in the second innings. Overall, teams fielding first have a slight edge compared to those batting first.
Match Scenario
Scenario 1
Toss Winner: Lucknow Super Giants (opts to bowl first)
Power-Play Score: 45-50
SRH Total: 160-170
Match Winner: Lucknow Super Giants
Scenario 2
Toss Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad (opts to bowl first)
Power-Play Score: 50-55
LSG Total: 170-180
Match Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Who will win the match between LSG vs SRH?
The head-to-head statistics favor LSG, and considering the current form of both teams along with SRH's recent performance, it seems likely that LSG could secure a victory in this matchup.