IPL 2025 SRH vs LSG: Match overview, pitch report, key players to watch today

SRH face LSG at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad in IPL 2025's Match 6. With a batting-friendly pitch, key players like Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant are in focus.

IPL 2025 SRH vs LSG: Match overview, pitch report, key players to watch today

IPL 2025 SRH vs LSG

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clash at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium today (March 27) in Match 6 of IPL 2025.

SRH, fresh from a record-breaking 286-run total against Rajasthan Royals, aim to extend their dominance. LSG, led by new captain Rishabh Pant (bought for Rs 27 crore), seeks redemption after narrowly losing their opener to Delhi Capitals despite strong starts from Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh.

Pitch Report: Batting Paradise in Hyderabad

The surface is expected to mirror SRH’s opener—flat, dry, and batter-friendly. Chasing teams hold an advantage here, with the venue recently witnessing SRH’s 286/6 and Rajasthan’s 242 in reply.

Spinners may struggle as pacers target variations, but expect another run-fest under clear skies. Meanwhile, temperatures will hover between 29°C and 35°C, with humidity below 50%.

Key Players to Watch

Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma (SRH): The explosive openers boast a partnership strike rate of 225.08, the highest for any pair in 15+ T20 games.

Ishan Kishan (SRH): The debutant smashed 106 not out off 47 balls in SRH’s opener, smashing a record inning.

Nicholas Pooran (LSG): His 48-ball 75 nearly rescued LSG against Delhi.

Rishabh Pant (LSG): Under scrutiny after a six-ball duck, Pant’s leadership and batting response will be critical.

Pat Cummins (SRH): The skipper, returning from injury, seeks redemption after leaking 60 runs in four overs.

Predicted Playing XI

SRH: Likely unchanged. Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan form a lethal top three. Spinner Adam Zampa and pacer Mohammed Shami will lead the attack.

LSG: Avesh Khan replaces Prince Yadav to bolster bowling. Aiden Markram, SRH’s former captain (2022–24), opens for LSG in a tactical twist.

Stats Spotlight

  • SRH have won 36 of 58 matches at this venue.
  • Head and Sharma’s 100+ powerplay scores twice in T20s—a unique feat.
  • David Miller struggles vs SRH’s Cummins (strike rate 82.6) and Zampa (93.75).
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the stadium’s bowling record (48 wickets).

Tactical Battles

LSG’s fragile bowling, led by Shardul Thakur and Ravi Bishnoi, must counter SRH’s left-handed top order. Bishnoi’s leg spin against Travis Head early could be decisive. Meanwhile, SRH’s Harshal Patel (economical in the opener) needs support from Cummins to contain Pooran and Marsh.

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