Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow super Giants match result: In a nail-biting match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on March 27, 2025, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) achieved a resounding five-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Not only did this victory represent LSG’s inaugural success of the IPL 2025 tournament, but it also spoke volumes about their powerful batting and bowling skills.​
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Match Summary:
LSG won the toss and chose to field, a choice that paid off as they were able to hold SRH to 190/9 in their 20 overs. The run-chase was then perfectly handled by LSG, who achieved the target in 16.1 overs, closing at 193/5.​
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First Innings: Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting
SRH’s start was marred by initial setbacks, losing opening batsman Abhishek Sharma and the previous game’s centurion, Ishan Kishan, cheaply. Shardul Thakur was the architect of those early successes, dispatching both batsmen in a rush. Travis Head showed some resistance with a quick 47 from 28 balls, but the middle order couldn’t forge big associations. Aniket Verma’s 36 off 13 deliveries towards the end of the innings added some respectability to the score. Thakur’s spell of bowling, 4 wickets for 34 runs, was pivotal in restricting SRH to 190/9.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings – 190/9 (20 Overs)
Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
---|---|---|---|---|
Travis Head | 47 | 28 | 5 | 3 |
Abhishek Sharma | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Ishan Kishan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Nitish Reddy | 32 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
Heinrich Klaasen (wk) | 26 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
Aniket Verma | 36 | 13 | 0 | 5 |
Abhinav Manohar | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Pat Cummins (c) | 18 | 40 | 3 | 0 |
Harshal Patel | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
Mohammed Shami | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Simarjeet Singh | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Did Not Bat: Adam Zampa
Extras: 7 (b 0, lb 0, w 6, nb 1, p 0)
Fall of Wickets
Wicket No. | Score | Batter Out | Over |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 15-1 | Abhishek Sharma | 2.1 |
2 | 15-2 | Ishan Kishan | 2.2 |
3 | 76-3 | Travis Head | 7.3 |
4 | 110-4 | Heinrich Klaasen | 12.0 |
5 | 128-5 | Nitish Reddy | 14.1 |
6 | 156-6 | Aniket Verma | 15.6 |
7 | 156-7 | Abhinav Manohar | 16.2 |
8 | 176-8 | Pat Cummins | 17.3 |
9 | 181-9 | Mohammed Shami | 18.3 |
Bowling Performance
Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8.50 |
Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11.20 |
Digvesh Rathi | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10.00 |
Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.50 |
Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7.20 |
Second Innings: Lucknow Super Giants Batting
With 191 to pursue, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh kept the LSG innings intact. Marsh laid the foundation of 52 runs off 31 balls. But it was Pooran’s rampaging 70 off just 26 balls, which swung the game heavily in LSG’s favour. His dynamic batting destroyed the SRH bowling attack and brought the required rate into palatable figures. Even with the efforts of SRH skipper Pat Cummins, including the dismissals of Marsh and Pooran, LSG were not to be stopped. David Miller and Abdul Samad’s presence in the last overs ensured LSG reached home comfortably at 193/5 in 16.1 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants Innings – 193/5 (16.1 Overs)
Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mitchell Marsh | 52 | 31 | 7 | 2 |
Aiden Markram | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Nicholas Pooran | 70 | 26 | 6 | 6 |
Rishabh Pant (c & wk) | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
Ayush Badoni | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
David Miller | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Abdul Samad | 22 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Did Not Bat: Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav
Extras: 14 (b 0, lb 1, w 13, nb 0, p 0)
Fall of Wickets
Wicket No. | Score | Batter Out | Over |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 4-1 | Aiden Markram | 1.3 |
2 | 120-2 | Nicholas Pooran | 8.4 |
3 | 138-3 | Mitchell Marsh | 10.5 |
4 | 154-4 | Ayush Badoni | 12.6 |
5 | 164-5 | Rishabh Pant | 14.1 |
Bowling Performance
Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.00 |
Mohammed Shami | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12.30 |
Simarjeet Singh | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.00 |
Pat Cummins (c) | 3 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9.70 |
Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11.50 |
Harshal Patel | 2 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14.00 |
Ishan Kishan | 0.1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24.00 |
Key Performances:
Shardul Thakur (LSG): 4/34 in 4 overs. Thakur’s initial breakthroughs and death-over accuracy were crucial in limiting SRH to a manageable total.
Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 70 runs off 26 balls. Pooran’s free-flowing innings, with a barrage of boundaries and sixes, was the pick of LSG’s chase. ​
Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 52 runs off 31 balls. Marsh’s solidity at the top order gave the stability required for a successful chase.
Travis Head (SRH): 47 runs off 28 balls. Head was SRH’s highest scorer, providing some resistance to LSG’s bowling attack.
Captain’s Remarks:
SRH captain Pat Cummins recognized the team’s deficiency, saying, “We were probably 20-30 runs short with the bat. Credit to LSG for their aggressive chase.” He also pointed out the requirement of more even pitches to provide justice to bowlers in the face of the current batting-friendly conditions.
LSG skipper Rishabh Pant appreciated the performance of his side, underlining the need to continue this momentum for the future games.
Conclusion:
This match was an example of the unpredictability and excitement of T20 cricket. LSG’s comprehensively defeating SRH not only provides them with a confidence boost but also brings to mind the strength and quality of players at their disposal. With the ongoing IPL 2025 season, such showings will be instrumental in shaping the course of the tournament.
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TATA IPL 2025 Points Table:
Rank | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
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1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.137 |
2 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.963 |
3 | Punjab Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.550 |
4 | Chennai Super Kings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.493 |
5 | Delhi Capitals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.371 |
6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.128 |
7 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.308 |
8 | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.493 |
9 | Gujarat Titans | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.550 |
10 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.882 |