IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad Set to Clash with Lucknow Super Giants in Match 61
Match Preview: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
In the 61st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium.
Currently, LSG holds the 7th position with five victories from eleven matches, while SRH is in 8th place with only three wins.
Match Details
Match Information
- Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 61, IPL 2025
- Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Ekana International Cricket Stadium
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema
Head-to-Head Statistics
LSG vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
| Head-to-Head Stats | |
| Total Matches | 5 |
| Wins by Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 |
| Wins by Lucknow Super Giants | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Last 5 Matches | SRH: 1, LSG: 4 |
LSG has dominated the encounters, winning their first three matches against SRH. However, SRH managed a significant 10-wicket win in 2024, while LSG emerged victorious in their latest clash in 2025.
Team Analysis for Match 61
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Having already been eliminated from the tournament, SRH aims to spoil LSG's chances. The team will rely heavily on their top-order batsmen. Unfortunately, Travis Head is sidelined due to COVID-19, putting more pressure on Abhishek Sharma. In the bowling lineup, Pat Cummins is expected to lead the attack.
Key Players for SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG finds themselves on the verge of elimination after a disappointing run, winning only one of their last five matches. To stay in contention, they must secure victories in their remaining three games and hope for favorable outcomes elsewhere. Rishabh Pant and David Miller have struggled, leaving Abdul Samad and Ayush Badoni to finish the innings.
On the bowling front, uncapped spinner Digvesh Rathi has been a standout performer in an otherwise challenging season. New Zealand's Will O'Rourke has stepped in for Mayank Yadav.
Key Players for LSG: Shardul Thakur, Ayush Badoni
Probable Playing XI
Expected Lineups for Match 61
Sunrisers Hyderabad Expected XI: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami
Impact Substitutes: Zeeshan Ansari
Lucknow Super Giants Expected XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan
Impact Substitutes: Manimaran Siddarth
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report
The Ekana Cricket Stadium is expected to favor batsmen, although bowlers may find some assistance with the new ball. The initial overs will be crucial for bowlers, but once batsmen settle in, high scores are likely.
Weather Forecast
Temperatures are projected to be around 37°C throughout the match, with a slight drop as the game progresses.
Conclusion
As the match approaches, Sunrisers Hyderabad are favored to win against Lucknow Super Giants. LSG's bowlers will need to deliver exceptional performances to challenge SRH's batting lineup.