As the playoff race heads toward a climax, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are going to try and stop the majestic Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025’s Match 61 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
With LSG hanging by a thread, they are under immense pressure to win both of their remaining matches and stay in contention. On the other hand, SRH are already eliminated strives to shake up the game for LSG with their ruthless top order and aim to make a big exit in their last match.
Match Details
| Fixture:Match 61- Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Date & Time: Monday,May 19,2025 | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Telecast & Streaming: JioCinema & Star Sports |
Pitch & Conditions
The Ekana pitch has been quite tricky: a bit of grip for spinners and slower bowlers, especially during the first innings. Under the light, however, chasing teams have tended to enjoy themselves, with the onset of dew bringing some relief to the surface and speeding up the outfield.
Toss Prediction: Bowl first. Night-time games seem to have a much better win rate for the sides that chase here.
Weather Report
Humid conditions are expected with a hazy sky, around 31–26°C through the evening. Dew might play a role in the second half, making it a bit difficult for bowling during the latter part of the match.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Won By LSG | 4 |
| Won By SRH | 1 |
| Lost by LSG | 1 |
| Lost by SRH | 4 |
| Highest SRH Score | 190 |
| Highest LSG Score | 193 |
| Lowest SRH Score Lowest LSG Score | 121165 |
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Recent Form & Points Table
Lucknow Super Giants
| Matches | Won | Lost | NRR | POINTS |
| 11 | 5 | 6 | -0.469 | 10 |
Last Match:Lost
Sunrisers Hydrebad
| MATCHES | WON | LOST | NRR | POINTS |
| 11 | 3 | 7 | -1.192 | 7 |
Last Match: No Result
Key Players to Watch (Lucknow Super Giants)
- Nicholas Pooran (wk): 410 runs at a scorching 200+ strike rate; a match-winner in the middle.
- Mitchell Marsh: Steady anchor with the bat, capable of big knocks under pressure.
- Avesh Khan: Among LSG’s consistent wicket-takers; crucial in the powerplay and death.
Key Players to Watch (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
- Travis Head: Explosive at the top; if he survives 30 balls, the match could swing SRH’s way.
- Abhishek Sharma: Emerging as a dynamic opener who dismantles spin and pace alike.
- Pat Cummins (C): Leading by example tight with the ball and aggressive in the field.
(Note: Travis Head is tested COVID Positive,His inclusion will be decided before few hours of match)
X-Factor Battle: Pooran vs Head – The Fireworks Showdown
While Nicholas Pooran can flip the script in the last 10 overs, Travis Head does it right from ball one. Both have the potential to ruin bowling attacks and the match might boil down to who lasts longer.
SWOT Analysis
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Strengths: Explosive finishers (Pooran, Marsh); varied pace options
- Weaknesses: Fragile middle-order under scoreboard pressure
- Opportunities: Must-win scenario could ignite urgency and aggression
- Threats: Facing the most in-form top order in the league (Head + Abhishek)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Strengths: Dominating top order; diverse pace and spin options
- Weaknesses: Middle-order inconsistency beyond Klaasen
- Opportunities: Cement top-two by winning this fixture
- Threats: If Head and Sharma fall early, rest may struggle under pressure
Probable Playing XIs ((LSG))
- Nicholas Pooran (wk)
- Rishabh Pant (C)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Abdul Samad
- Digvesh Singh Rathi
- Shardul Thakur
- Avesh Khan
- Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Player: Prince Yadav / Mitchell Marsh
Probable Playing XIs (SRH)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Aniket Verma
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Harshal Patel
- Zeeshan Ansari
- Mohammed Shami / Jaydev Unadkat
- Eshan Malinga
Impact Player: Abhinav Manohar / Rahul Chahar
Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
SRH are the “form” team more settled, balanced, and explosive, especially with top order in prime form. But LSG, desperate and dangerous, might bring unpredictability. The only way LSG wins is if Pooran and Marsh both explode or their bowlers restrict SRH below 160.
- Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win by 6 wickets or 25+ runs
| In a Nutshel, If Ravi Bishnoi spins a web and Pooran gets 60+ in 30 balls, LSG can pull off an upset. |
- Predicted Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Written by RITESH SINGH
