The IPL 2025 caravan moves forward with its 7th match as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on March 27.
Both teams have played one match each so far, but they come into this clash with contrasting results:
- SRH dominated Rajasthan Royals with a record 286-run total, securing a massive victory.
- LSG, despite posting 209 runs, suffered a defeat against Delhi Capitals.
SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head Record
Though Hyderabad looks in strong form, history favors Lucknow, which has won 3 out of 4 matches against SRH. However, SRH won their last encounter convincingly by chasing 167 runs in just 10 overs.
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Stats & Pitch Report
- Total IPL matches: 78
- Batting first wins: 35 (44.87%)
- Chasing wins: 43 (55.13%)
- Highest IPL score: 286/3 (SRH vs RR, 2025)
- Lowest total: 80 (Delhi Capitals vs SRH, 2013)
The pitch at Hyderabad has become flat and batting-friendly, making it ideal for high-scoring games. Given SRH’s explosive top order, expect another big total if they bat first.
Predicted Playing XIs & Impact Players
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (C), Simarjit Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
- SRH’s top-order firepower (Head, Abhishek, Klaasen) + flat pitch = high-scoring game
- LSG’s past record against SRH is strong, but they need improved bowling
- If SRH bats first, they have a higher chance of winning
📌 Prediction: SRH are favorites, but LSG’s explosive batting lineup can challenge them if they chase well.
