Match Details
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Match Preview – LSG vs SRH | IPL 2025
As the Indian Premier League 2025 heads into its final stretch, Match 61 features a battle between two struggling sides—Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)—both desperate to revive their campaigns before it’s too late.
Mixed Fortunes for Lucknow
The Super Giants have endured a rollercoaster ride this season. They started off with a narrow loss to Delhi Capitals but quickly bounced back by beating SRH. A loss to Punjab Kings followed, but wins against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Gujarat Titans provided some stability. However, inconsistency returned as LSG slumped to defeats against Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and PBKS again. With five wins from 11 games, LSG sit seventh on the table, their poor net run rate compounding their troubles.
SRH in Deep Trouble
Sunrisers Hyderabad have had an even tougher time. They’ve managed just three victories this season—against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, and CSK. Their list of defeats is long: LSG, DC, KKR, GT, and two losses to MI, plus another to GT. Adding to their woes, their latest fixture against DC was washed out. With just seven points from 11 games (3 wins, 1 no result), and the worst net run rate in the league, SRH sit in eighth place.
Squads
Lucknow Super Giants
Rishabh Pant (C) (wk), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Will O’Rourke, Shamar Joseph & others.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins (C), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Rahul Chahar, Jaydev Unadkat & others.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 5
LSG Wins: 4
SRH Wins: 1
Last Encounter: May 27, 2025 – LSG won
Predicted XIs
Lucknow Super Giants XI
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C) (wk), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi
Sunrisers Hyderabad XI
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari
Pitch Report – Ekana Stadium
Ekana has historically favoured spinners, with par scores hovering around 150–160. However, recent matches have seen bigger totals posted, suggesting the pitch might now offer a better batting surface.
Weather Forecast – Match 61
Expect warm and breezy conditions in Lucknow, with temperatures near 30°C and partly cloudy skies. Rain is unlikely, but wind speeds may have an impact on how the ball travels.
Players to Watch
Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
A ferocious start to IPL 2025 saw Pooran smash over 300 runs in six innings at a strike rate above 200. However, he’s gone quiet recently. LSG will be counting on him to find his rhythm again. Pooran is a proper player.
Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
Despite an underwhelming season overall, Abhishek Sharma reminded everyone of his talent with a stunning 141-run knock against PBKS. If SRH are to salvage anything from this season, he’ll need to fire.
Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
Finally delivering on his IPL promise, Marsh has been a key figure for LSG. He’s scored 378 runs at an average of 37.80 and a strike rate north of 155—making him a Dream11 favourite.
Prediction
On current form, Lucknow Super Giants have the upper hand, especially considering their 4-1 head-to-head record. But in a high-pressure encounter with both sides playing for pride and playoff survival, expect fireworks.