In a crucial IPL 2025 match played on Monday, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets, eliminating them from the playoff race.
LSG vs SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad's victory over Lucknow Super Giants not only secured a resounding win but also knocked Lucknow out of playoff contention. This loss marks Lucknow, led by Rishabh Pant, as the fifth team eliminated from the playoffs. Batting first after losing the toss, Lucknow posted 205 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs.
In response, Hyderabad chased down the target, reaching 206 runs for four wickets in 18.2 overs. Abhishek Sharma top-scored for Hyderabad with a crucial 59-run knock. For Lucknow, Digvesh Rathi took two wickets, while William O'Rourke and Shardul Thakur claimed one each.
Lucknow's Strong Start, Faded Finish
After losing the toss and electing to bat first, Lucknow Super Giants made a blistering start. The opening partnership of Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram put on a commanding 115 runs for the first wicket. Marsh played an explosive innings of 65 runs off 39 balls, including six fours and three sixes. Markram also contributed significantly, scoring 61 runs off 38 balls, showcasing his experience.
Despite the stellar contribution from the top order, the middle order faltered. Nicholas Pooran attempted to accelerate the innings with a 45-run knock off 24 balls, but captain Rishabh Pant once again underperformed, managing only 7 runs. Ayush Badoni (3), Abdul Samad (3), Shardul Thakur (4), Akash Deep (6), and Ravi Bishnoi (0*) failed to make significant contributions.
For Hyderabad, Ishan Malinga took the most wickets with two. Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, and Nitish Kumar Reddy each claimed one wicket. Lucknow finished their innings with a respectable 205 runs, losing seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Abhishek and Klassen Secure Victory for Hyderabad
Chasing a challenging 206-run target, Hyderabad's innings began poorly with Atharva Taide dismissed early for 13 runs. However, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan steadied the ship, forging a quick 82-run partnership for the second wicket off just 35 balls. Abhishek smashed 59 runs off only 20 balls, including five sixes and four fours, before being caught by Shardul Thakur off Digvesh Rathi's bowling. Kishan (35 runs) and Klassen (47 runs) then maintained the momentum. Klassen's aggressive batting kept the pressure on Lucknow.
Kamindu Mendis retired hurt on 32 runs after appearing to suffer a hamstring injury. Finally, Ankit Verma and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed five runs each to guide the team over the finish line. Hyderabad achieved the target in 18.2 overs, losing four wickets in the process.
