SRH vs LSG Live Score, IPL Live Score 2025: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant wins the toss, opts to field vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Live Score, IPL Live Score 2025: After a disappointing start to their campaign, Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will have their hands full against the high-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on Thursday. SRH, last season’s runners-up, have started the tournament in explosive fashion, nearly breaking the IPL record for the highest total and thrashing Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs. This commanding victory has propelled Pat Cummins-led SRH to the top of the points table, with a formidable net run rate. Given their exceptional all-round strength, SRH will be eager to extend their dominance in the competition. SRH’s Fearsome Batting Lineup SRH’s latest triumph was powered by their new recruit, Ishan Kishan, who smashed a blistering century. Alongside power hitters like Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH’s aggressive batting lineup poses a serious challenge for any bowling attack. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s explosive batting against Rajasthan further solidified their credentials as the most feared batting unit in the IPL. Kishan, determined to prove himself after being released by Mumbai Indians, hammered an unbeaten 106 off just 47 balls, laced with six sixes and 11 fours. With such batting firepower, LSG’s bowlers will need to execute their plans with precision, as even minor errors could prove costly in a tournament where a record 119 sixes have already been hit in the first five matches. LSG’s Need for Improved Execution LSG showcased a similar attacking approach in their narrow one-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals, but their inability to capitalize in the middle overs proved costly. Losing six wickets and managing only 76 runs in their final eight overs against DC exposed their vulnerability in crunch situations. Despite early breakthroughs with the ball, LSG’s attack faltered against DC’s lower-order resurgence, as Ashutosh Sharma’s unbeaten 66 sealed the game for Delhi. Pant, leading LSG for the first time, had a forgettable outing—falling for a six-ball duck and missing a crucial stumping opportunity in the final over. While Nicholas Pooran’s strokeplay and Mitchell Marsh’s explosive start provided positives, LSG must address their bowling inconsistencies if they are to challenge SRH’s in-form lineup. Bowling Plans Crucial for LSG LSG will rely heavily on senior spinner Ravi Bishnoi and the emerging duo of Manimaran Siddharth and Digvesh Rathi, both of whom impressed against Delhi. Shardul Thakur’s ability to generate swing with the new ball was evident, yet his underutilization in the latter stages of the match remains a puzzling decision. LSG’s management will need to rethink their bowling strategies to counter SRH’s relentless batting assault. With both teams boasting explosive batters and match-winners, an enthralling contest awaits. While SRH aim to maintain their dominant run, LSG will be desperate to bounce back with a strong performance. Squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga. Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Aryan Juyal (wk), Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi.
