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Peter Green - March 26, 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) started their season with a bang, defeating Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium saw a run-fest, with the match producing the second-highest combined total in IPL history.
Now, SRH is back at home, facing Lucknow Super Giants, who are coming off a heartbreaking one-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals. LSG had the upper hand after reducing Delhi to five wickets within seven overs, but a brilliant late fightback, led by impact player Ashutosh Sharma, secured a stunning last-over victory for DC.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Head-to-Head
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have faced each other four times in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Before the 2024 season, LSG dominated with three consecutive victories.
However, in their 2024 encounter at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, SRH turned the tables with a record-breaking performance. Chasing a target of 166, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma led the team to a 10-wicket victory in just 9.4 overs. Head scored an unbeaten 89 off 30 balls, while Sharma contributed 75 not out from 28 deliveries.
This chase, completed in 58 balls, set a new IPL record for the fastest pursuit of a 100+ run target. Given this emphatic win and their strong overall record at their home ground, SRH appears to be the more formidable side in this matchup.
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
SRH are unlikely to make changes, especially to their batting lineup, after their strong performance against Rajasthan. Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen are all in top form. While their bowling might be a concern, major changes are not expected.
Lucknow Super Giants:
Lucknow Super Giants were in complete control for the first 6.4 overs against Delhi but lost due to poor bowling and field placements. Their squad looks solid, but they need better decision-making. If Rishabh Pant can lead the team effectively, no major changes are expected for Thursday’s match.
Travis Head (SRH): Head is a key player to watch in this match, mainly because of his strong record against LSG. In his last game against them at this venue, he smashed 89 runs off just 30 balls and, along with Abhishek Sharma, chased down LSG’s target of 166 in just 9.4 overs.
Ishan Kishan (SRH): He focuses only on scoring runs and often takes risks with his shots, but his timing is spot on. With SRH packed with power hitters, he is expected to help them put up a big total, just like in their first game against RR.
Nicholas Pooran (LSG): The batting-friendly pitch at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is likely to support Pooran, just as it did in his first match. He also remained unbeaten on 48 off 26 balls against SRH in his last game at this venue, making him a key player for LSG.
Captain- Pat Cummins
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami
Impact Player- Adam Zampa
Captain- Rishabh Pant
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan
Impact Player- M Siddarth
Match Prediction & Betting Options
SRH matches follow a familiar pattern when they score 70+ runs in the first six overs. Their batting lineup has started this season aggressively, hitting 34 fours and 12 sixes, keeping the crowd on their feet.
A high-scoring game is expected, and betting on Sunrisers to have the top batsman at 1.60 odds seems like the safest choice. If you’re looking for a reliable player based on head-to-head stats and the first match of this season, backing Nicholas Pooran to score over 26.5 runs at 1.85 odds is a good option.
SRH has scored over 67.5 runs in the powerplay in their last three matches at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. In their opening game this season against Rajasthan Royals, they smashed 77 runs in the first six overs. Considering this trend, SRH to score over 67.5 runs in the first six overs at 2.35 odds is a solid bet.
