The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the seventh match of IPL 2025. The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday, March 27.
SRH’s Performance So Far
SRH started their IPL 2025 journey with a big win against Rajasthan Royals. They scored 286/6 while batting first, thanks to a superb century from Ishan Kishan. Their bowlers then did a good job, restricting Rajasthan to 242 runs, and SRH won the match by 44 runs. Now, they will look to continue their winning form and make it two wins in two matches.
LSG’s Performance So Far
LSG had a tough start as they lost a thrilling match against Delhi Capitals. Ashutosh Sharma played a brilliant cameo, helping Delhi chase 210 runs with three balls to spare. LSG will now try to bounce back and register their first win of the season.
Head-to-Head Record
SRH and LSG have faced each other four times in the past, with LSG winning three matches. However, in their last encounter, SRH won convincingly, chasing 166 runs in just 9.4 overs.
Exciting Player Battles to Watch in SRH vs LSG
1. Nicholas Pooran vs Adam Zampa
- Nicholas Pooran played a blazing knock of 75 off 30 balls in LSG’s last match.
- The West Indian batter is known for attacking spinners. However, SRH captain Pat Cummins might bring in Adam Zampa to bowl against him.
- So far, Zampa has kept Pooran in check, conceding only 38 runs in 36 balls and dismissing him twice in the IPL.
2. Abhishek Sharma vs Shardul Thakur
- Abhishek Sharma has been in red-hot form, providing quick starts for SRH.
- However, he has struggled against Shardul Thakur, getting out twice in 14 balls while scoring only 16 runs in IPL.
- Shardul has been in good touch and took two wickets in the first over against Delhi in the last match.
- LSG might give him the new ball to try and dismiss Abhishek early.
3. Ishan Kishan vs Shardul Thakur
- While Shardul has a good record against Abhishek Sharma, his challenge will be to stop Ishan Kishan.
- Ishan scored a century in the last match and has dominated Shardul in IPL, scoring 57 runs off 30 balls without getting out.
- This will be an exciting contest to watch in today’s match.
With both teams having strong players and match-winning performers, fans can expect a high-intensity clash between SRH and LSG
