Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are riding high on confidence after their dominant opening win and will look to double their points tally when they take on a wounded Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on March 27. Will the Orange Army continue their rampage, or can LSG bounce back from their heartbreaking loss? Let’s dive into the battle!
SRH’s Red-Hot Start
Sunrisers Hyderabad kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in style, hammering Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs with a jaw-dropping 286/6 – the second-highest total in IPL history. Ishan Kishan set the stage on fire with a blazing century, while Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Nitish Kumar Reddy joined the party to leave RR’s bowlers gasping for breath.
In the bowling department, Simarjeet Singh’s early breakthroughs and Harshal Patel’s crafty middle-over spell ensured that the Royals never really threatened to chase down the mammoth target.
LSG’s Heartbreak Against Delhi
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants were left stunned after a last-over thriller against Delhi Capitals. Despite Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran’s explosive half-centuries powering them to 209/8, LSG couldn’t seal the deal. Their bowlers initially rattled Delhi, picking up five wickets inside seven overs, but an Ashutosh Sharma masterclass (66 off 31)* stole the victory from under their noses.
Now, LSG needs to regroup and find answers, especially in their death bowling.
Pitch Report: Batting Paradise in Hyderabad!
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has become a batter’s paradise, and last season saw seven 200+ scores in just 12 innings. SRH’s first home game of IPL 2025 confirmed that trend, making it clear – bowlers, brace yourselves! Winning the toss and batting first seems like the way to go, as chasing anything over 250 will be a daunting task.
Head-to-Head Battle
| Matches Played | SRH Wins | LSG Wins | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
LSG holds the upper hand historically, but given SRH’s form, this contest is wide open!
Key Players to Watch
🔥 Probable Best Batter: Travis Head
The Aussie southpaw blasted 67 off 31 balls in his first game and looks in ominous touch. If he gets going at the top, Lucknow’s bowlers might need helmets for protection!
🎯 Probable Best Bowler: Harshal Patel
The crafty pacer used his experience brilliantly in SRH’s opener, tying batters down with his deceptive slower ones. On a belter of a pitch, he could be Hyderabad’s X-factor yet again.
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Scenario 1: SRH Bat First
- Powerplay Score: 75-85
- Final Score: 230-250
- SRH Win the Match
Scenario 2: LSG Bat First
- Powerplay Score: 60-70
- Final Score: 220-240
- SRH Win the Match
With home advantage, a red-hot batting unit, and LSG still licking their wounds, Sunrisers Hyderabad are favorites to clinch this clash! But hey, this is the IPL—expect the unexpected! 🔥