Lucknow Super Giants ( LSG ) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad ( SRH ) in Match 61 after the IPL 2025 resumption.
Match Details
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 61 IPL 2025 |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Date & Time | Monday, May 19, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (app & website) |
Match Overview
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the upcoming Match No. 61 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday, May 19.
With three games remaining, LSG are in a must-win situation as they hold the seventh position on the points table with 10 points from 11 games. Their playoff hopes are tough, and another loss would officially knock them out of contention. The Rishabh Pant-led side lost four of their last five matches and are lacking momentum and confidence. However, a repose can just work wonders for the side, as they have gotten time to re-think their strategies.
Furthermore, star pacer Mayank Yadav has been ruled out due to injury and replaced by New Zealand’s Will O’Rourke. LSG’s best-case scenario is winning all three remaining fixtures, against SRH, GT, and RCB, to reach 16 points. However, their poor net run-rate (NRR) of -0.469 means they’ll need favourable results from other teams as well.
For SRH, already eliminated with just three wins in 11 games, are playing for their pride and can play to spoil the party of other teams. The Orange Army would hope to dent LSG’s playoff chances, especially after losing to them earlier this season. Notably, all overseas players are available for selection.
LSG vs SRH Pitch Report
This season, the Ekana Stadium’s surface has changed from being a low-scoring pitch to a high-scoring track. 181 runs have been the most successful chase. Consequently, on the pitch, a score higher than 190 will be competitive.
The surface of the Ekana Cricket Stadium looks good for batting this year unlike the previous years where the bowlers had advantage. It provides a fair contest between bat and ball that could lead to a competitive match. The team batting first at this ground won eight times while the chasing team came out victorious on 10 occasions. The average score at this ground is 168 runs.
LSG vs SRH Weather Report
There are no chances of rain during the game in Lucknow on Monday, with a maximum temperature of 39°C and a minimum of 28°C.
Venue Stats – Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
– The average score batting first in Lucknow in IPL 2025 is 176.
– The average score chasing at the venue is 177.
– While pacers have bagged 62% of the wickets in Lucknow this season, they have been a tad expensive with an economy of 9.6. The spinners have been more restrictive with an economy of 8.4.
– The team chasing has won 4 of the 5 matches in Lucknow this season.
Head-to-Head
| Matches | 5 |
| Won by Lucknow Super Giants | 4 |
| Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First Played | April 4, 2022 |
| Last Played | March 27, 2025 |
Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav.
Impact Player: Ayush Badoni
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami.
Impact Player: Travis Head
Powerplay & Death Over Stats
– Mitchell Marsh has a strike rate of 157.2 in the powerplay in IPL 2025.
– Nicholas Pooran has a strike rate of 209.8 between overs 7 and 16 in IPL 2025.
– Digvesh Rathi has an economy rate of 7.3 in the middle overs in IPL 2025.
– Abhishek Sharma has a strike rate of 158.3 in the powerplay in IPL 2025.
– Jaydev Unadkat has an economy rate of 7.28 in the powerplay in IPL 2025.
– Harshal Patel has picked 6 wickets in the death overs at an economy of 9.9 this season.
LSG vs SRH Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter Prediction: Aiden Markram (LSG)
LSG opener Aiden Markram could play a big role with the bat against SRH. The South African batter has been crucial in giving his side solid starts and has partnered well with Mitchell Marsh to form a strong opening pair. He has amassed 348 runs from 11 innings at an average of 31.63 and a strike rate of 146.83. The right-handed batter has smashed four half-centuries so far and will look to bat with the same intent.
Probable Best Bowler Prediction: Harshal Patel (SRH)
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s pacer Harshal Patel could be the bowler to watch out for on Monday. The right-arm medium pacer has picked up 14 wickets from 10 matches at an average of 22.92, and is currently the best bowler of his side. He will have a key role to play, especially in the middle and death overs.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match
Scenario 1
If Lucknow Super Giants bowl first:
- SRH PP: 55-60
- SRH Total: 160-170
- Lucknow Super Giants to win
Scenario 2
If Sunrisers Hyderabad bowl first:
- LSG PP: 60-65
- LSG Total: 170-180
- Sunrisers Hyderabad to win
2025 IPL TEAM
Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super kings Gujrat Titans Kolkata knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru