The seventh match of the IPL 2025 will see Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on March 27 at 7:30 PM (IST). Both teams have had contrasting starts to their campaign, making this an exciting encounter.
Match Details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 7, IPL 2025
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date & Time: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioStar
Team Overviews
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH had a dream start to their campaign, posting a mammoth total in their opening game and securing a commanding win over Rajasthan Royals. Their batting lineup looks formidable, and with the presence of experienced bowlers, they appear as one of the strongest sides in the tournament.
Key Players for SRH:
- Travis Head – Explosive opening batter who can change the game within a few overs.
- Heinrich Klaasen – One of the most dangerous finishers in T20 cricket.
- Pat Cummins (C) – The newly appointed captain leads the side with both bat and ball.
- Mohammed Shami – A lethal powerplay bowler capable of getting crucial breakthroughs.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Lucknow had a tough outing in their first game, losing in a thrilling contest against Delhi Capitals. Despite setting a big total, their bowlers failed to close out the game. They will be eager to bounce back with their first win.
Key Players for LSG:
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK) – The skipper and wicketkeeper will be crucial with his aggressive batting.
- Nicholas Pooran – A destructive middle-order batter who can single-handedly win matches.
- Mitchell Marsh – Provides stability at the top and can also contribute with the ball.
- Ravi Bishnoi – A wicket-taking leg-spinner who could play a key role.
Head-to-Head Record (SRH vs LSG in IPL)
- Matches Played: 4
- Lucknow Super Giants Wins: 3
- Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 1
- Last Match (2024): SRH won by 10 wickets
LSG had dominated the head-to-head battles, winning the first three encounters before SRH secured a comprehensive 10-wicket win in their latest clash.
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Abhinav Manohar
- Aniket Verma
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Harshal Patel
- Mohammed Shami
- Adam Zampa
Impact Substitute: Simarjeet Singh
Lucknow Super Giants
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- David Miller
- Ayush Badoni
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Manimaran Siddharth
- Digvesh Singh
Impact Substitute: Prince Yadav
Pitch Report & Conditions
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has one of the flattest surfaces in the IPL. The pitch favors batters, with high scores being a regular occurrence.
- Batting-Friendly Pitch: Expect a high-scoring contest.
- Spinners to Get Some Help: There might be some grip in the middle overs.
- Dew Factor: Not expected to play a significant role.
- Winning Toss? Teams might prefer chasing since the pitch usually gets better as the game progresses.
Probable Scenarios
- SRH’s Batting Dominance: If SRH bats first, they could aim for a 220+ total.
- LSG’s Top-Order Test: LSG’s batters must fire collectively to keep up with SRH’s aggressive approach.
- Battle of Captains: Pat Cummins vs Rishabh Pant could be a deciding factor in leadership impact.
Match Prediction
- SRH have momentum after their massive opening win.
- LSG will be desperate to register their first points.
- If SRH bats first, they have the firepower to post a huge total.
- LSG needs their bowlers to step up and stop SRH’s power-hitters.
🔹 Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad are favorites to win, given their recent form and home advantage. However, LSG has the potential to pull off an upset if their bowlers execute well.