SRH vs LSG Match Prediction: In the second round of the IPL 2025, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are all set to welcome the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on their home ground at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Both teams with powerful batting lineups would promise an epic high-scoring clash.
Under the captain, Pat Cummins, SRH has shown epic hard-hitting on the flat deck of Hyderabad, registering a 44-run victory against Rajasthan Royals. Ishan Kishan’s century was the highlight of the match. Contrastingly, Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants are eager to rebound after a narrow one-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in Vizag.
Match Details
- Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
- Match Number: 7th Match of IPL 2025
- Date: March 27, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium features a batting-friendly surface, historically favouring teams setting a target. With an average first-innings score of 190 to 200, teams winning the toss might opt to bat first, aiming for totals above 200 to exploit the pitch conditions. Consistent bounce and a slight slowing in the second innings could challenge the teams chasing. The average successful chase concludes around 168, underscoring the importance of strong opening innings.
SRH vs LSG Toss Prediction
According to historical advantages for batting first, a toss-winning captain will choose to bat, aligning with T20 trends and team strategies. Setting a strong target could enhance win probabilities.
Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 3
- Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 2
Predicted Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Unchanged after their resounding win, SRH’s lineup continues with Ishan Kishan as the top player. Watch out for the dynamic performances of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, with Adam Zampa as the Impact Player.
- Possible Playing XI:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Aniket Verma
- Abhinav Manohar
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Harshal Patel
- Simarjeet Singh
- Mohammed Shami
- Impact Player: Adam Zampa
Lucknow Super Giants
LSG eyes potential changes, with reliable batter Avesh Khan returning to the playing XI to lead the pace attack. It would be tricky to choose between Abdul Samad and Ayush Badoni. Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant’s form remains important for the team.
- Playing XI:
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh (Impact Player)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (c, wk)
- David Miller
- Ayush Badoni
- Shardul Thakur
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Digvesh Rathi
- Avesh Khan
Probable Best Performers
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Ishan Kishan: Fresh off a century, Kishan is one player LSG should be afraid of. His hard-hitting abilities could change the fate of the match.
- Heinrich Klaasen: Prolific middle order batter who had a strike rate of 171.07 last year. He is known for his middle-order strength and finishing skills.
- Mohammed Shami: Consistent wicket-taker in the IPL. He will aim to dismantle LSG’s top order with the help of his experience and expertise with the new ball.
Lucknow Super Giants
- Nicholas Pooran: Big hitter and match winner, big part of the match depends on his innings. In the last match, he scored 75 runs off 30 balls, showing his ability.
- Mitchell Marsh: Expected to leverage SRH’s bowling through aggressive play. Last match, he scored well, giving much-needed good start stability in the initial overs.
- Ravi Bishnoi: In spin-friendly conditions, Bishnoi’s variations can disrupt SRH’s momentum in the middle overs.
Win Probability and Prediction
The encounter between SRH and LSG stands in favour of the Orange Army, with favourable odds due to their batting depth and home advantage. If SRH can replicate their last match’s intensity, they might seal a big victory in this thrilling IPL showdown. If LSG bats first, we can expect a high-octane match where final overs will be decisive.
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