Lucknow Super Giants Triumph Over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a Thrilling Encounter

Lucknow Super Giants Clinch Victory by 5 Wickets

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) registered their first win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2025 IPL season with a commanding five-wicket victory, sealing the match with 3.5 overs to spare. Shardul Thakur led the charge with the ball, delivering a stellar performance (4 wickets for 34 runs) to restrict the hosts to 190. LSG’s chase was powered by explosive knocks from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, who dismantled the SRH bowling attack with aggressive stroke play.

LSG VS SRH Full Highlights

Key Moments of the Match

SRH’s Innings: A Tale of Promise and Collapse

PowerPlay – A Strong Start Despite Early Blows
Score: 62/2 (Run Rate: 10.33, 4s/6s: 6/3)

After scoring a record 286 in their previous game, SRH aimed for another dominant performance. However, LSG’s bowlers had other plans. Shardul Thakur struck early, dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan in quick succession. Despite these setbacks, Travis Head counter-attacked, taking on Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi, propelling SRH to 62/2 at the end of the PowerPlay.

Middle Overs – A Delicate Balance Between Wickets and Runs
Score: 81/3 (Run Rate: 9.00, 4s/6s: 4/4)

LSG maintained the pressure in the middle overs as Head continued to find the boundary. However, Prince Yadav turned the tide by removing the dangerous Head with a well-directed yorker. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen attempted to rebuild, but Reddy was undone by a sharp Bishnoi delivery. Despite some big hits from Aniket Verma, SRH found themselves struggling to sustain momentum.

Death Overs – Boundaries Flow, but Wickets Tumble
Score: 47/4 (Run Rate: 9.4, 4s/6s: 0/5)

Verma provided late fireworks, smashing two consecutive sixes before perishing in his aggressive pursuit. Skipper Pat Cummins added crucial runs, hammering three sixes in four balls. However, Thakur had the final say, dismissing Mohammed Shami to wrap up SRH’s innings at 190/9.

LSG’s Chase: A Masterclass in Power-Hitting

PowerPlay – A Ruthless Onslaught by Pooran and Marsh
Score: 77/1 (Run Rate: 12.83, 4s/6s: 6/6)

LSG got off to a blistering start despite losing Aiden Markram early. Mitchell Marsh immediately took charge, launching boundaries to break free from early shackles. Nicholas Pooran joined the party, capitalizing on a dropped catch to punish SRH’s bowlers. By the end of the PowerPlay, LSG had amassed 77/1, with Pooran’s explosive hitting keeping them ahead.

Middle Overs – A Decisive Partnership
Score: 99/4 (Run Rate: 11.00, 4s/6s: 10/4)

Pooran continued his assault, reaching a half-century in just 18 balls—the fastest in this IPL season so far. His knock included brutal hits against Adam Zampa and Harshal Patel. Marsh, complementing Pooran’s aggression, also reached his fifty before perishing to Cummins. A brief collapse saw Ayush Badoni and Rishabh Pant fall in quick succession, but LSG still remained firmly in control.

Death Overs – A Comfortable Finish
Score: 18/0 (Run Rate: 15.45, 4s/6s: 2/1)

Former SRH player Abdul Samad played a key finishing role, smashing a six and a four off Zampa. South African finisher David Miller sealed the victory in style with a boundary, guiding LSG to 193/5 in just 16.1 overs.

Match Summary

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 190/9 in 20 overs
(Travis Head 47, Aniket Verma 36, Shardul Thakur 4-34, Prince Yadav 1-29)

Lucknow Super Giants: 193/5 in 16.1 overs
(Nicholas Pooran 70, Mitchell Marsh 52, Pat Cummins 2-29, Harshal Patel 1-28)

Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets.