The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is heading into its crucial final leg, and Match No. 61 promises to be a must-watch as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Monday, May 19, at 7:30 PM IST.
Match Details:
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Fixture: Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 61
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Date & Time: Monday, May 19, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
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Broadcast: JioStar Network, JioHotstar (App & Website)
Team Overview
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
LSG are in a do-or-die situation, currently placed seventh on the points table with 10 points from 11 matches. Their form has been patchy, with four losses in their last five games, raising serious concerns over their playoff hopes. With just three matches remaining, they must win all of them – against SRH, Gujarat Titans (GT), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – to have a shot at the top four. But even 16 points might not be enough due to their poor Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.469, meaning they will also rely on other results to go their way.
To make matters worse, star pacer Mayank Yadav has been ruled out due to injury, and New Zealand’s Will O’Rourke has been roped in as a replacement. However, the team has had a few days’ break, and this could allow them to rethink and regroup with a fresh strategy.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
The Orange Army, led by Pat Cummins, has already been eliminated from playoff contention with only three wins in 11 matches. However, SRH will look to play spoilsport and finish the season on a high. Having lost to LSG earlier this season, they’ll be eyeing revenge and hoping to build some momentum going into the next season. With all their overseas players available, they are expected to field a strong XI.
Head-to-Head Record
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Matches Played: 5
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Won by LSG: 4
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Won by SRH: 1
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Tied/NR: 0
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First-Ever Fixture: April 4, 2022
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Most Recent Fixture: March 27, 2025
LSG clearly hold the upper hand in past encounters, which gives them a mental edge heading into this match.
Pitch Report: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
The Ekana surface has been slow and low, making strokeplay difficult. The average first-innings score here is 167, but teams will aim for 180+ due to the presence of dew in the second innings. The large outfield dimensions also make big-hitting a challenge. Bowlers who maintain disciplined lines and lengths have generally succeeded here.
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Matches Played: 19
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Matches Won Batting First: 9
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Matches Won Chasing: 10
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Toss Factor: Team winning toss likely to bowl first
Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
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Aiden Markram
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Nicholas Pooran
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Rishabh Pant (Captain & WK)
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Abdul Samad
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Ayush Badoni
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David Miller
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Akash Maharaj Singh
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Digvesh Singh Rathi
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Avesh Khan
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Ravi Bishnoi
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Prince Yadav
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Impact Player: Mitchell Marsh
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
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Abhishek Sharma
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Ishan Kishan (WK)
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Heinrich Klaasen
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Aniket Verma
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Sachin Baby
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Abhinav Manohar
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Pat Cummins (Captain)
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Harshal Patel
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Jaydev Unadkat
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Zeeshan Ansari
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Eshan Malinga
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Impact Player: Travis Head
Key Players to Watch
Aiden Markram (LSG)
The South African batter has been consistent for LSG this season. With 348 runs in 11 innings at an average of 31.63 and a strike rate of 146.83, including four half-centuries, Markram will be crucial at the top.
Harshal Patel (SRH)
The right-arm pacer is having a solid season with 14 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 22.92. Expect him to play a key role, especially during the death overs on a slow surface.
Match Scenarios & Prediction
Scenario 1: If LSG Bowl First
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SRH Powerplay: 55–60
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SRH Total: 160–170
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Prediction: LSG to win
Scenario 2: If SRH Bowl First
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LSG Powerplay: 60–65
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LSG Total: 170–180
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Prediction: SRH to win
Final Verdict:
The match is expected to be closely contested, with momentum and pressure playing a big role. LSG have more at stake and a superior head-to-head record, which makes them slight favourites. However, if SRH’s middle-order clicks and Harshal Patel continues his form, an upset is certainly on the cards.
Prediction: Team bowling first to have the edge.