Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2025 LIVE: LSG Lose Plot After Fiery Start; SRH Pacer Harshal Patel Registers Big Record | Cricket News

LSG vs SRH LIVE: OUT!

Badoni departs! SRH are really tightening the screws in the final overs against LSG. Badoni tries to go big, ends up slicing the wide yorker to Nitish Reddy who takes a good catch. Eshan Malinga takes his second wicket of the match. He’s bowled well today.

LSG 169/4 (17.4)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 4, Pooran!

Nicholas Pooran gets one over long-off, slams 4! One bounce and into the fence! The West Indian powerhitter hasn’t looked at his marauding best, but he is set and looking good now. Not a bad final over by Cummins, though. 9 off it.

LSG 168/3 (17)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: OUT!

Big wicket! Harshal Patel with another slower delivery and this time Markram is clean bowled. 150 IPL wickets for Harshal! Big achievement for the two-time Purple Cap winner. Ayush Badoni is next in the crease.

LSG 160/3 (15.5)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: No ball, SIX!

Oh dear! Poor, poor ball by Harshal Patel, and Markram cashes in. Well above waist-high, full toss, slammed over mid-wicket for 6. Fortunately for Harshal, Markram fails to capitalize on the free hit.

LSG 154/2 (15.1)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 5 overs to go!

Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram at the crease, well set. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad to come. LSG nearly going at 10 runs an over. The platform is there for the hosts to post a total above 200 here.

LSG 146/2 (15)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 4, Pooran!

Full toss, pace off, but Pooran’s deft shot still runs away for 4 through backward point. The left-hander hasn’t seemed at his marauding best just yet thanks to some tight bowling by SRH. But he’s building a foundation.

LSG 144/2 (14.4)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: LSG losing momentum

The loss of two quick wickets seems to have affected LSG’s run-rate. Pat Cummins come back as bowls an excellent third over of his spell. Just 6 off it. Pooran hasn’t got going yet, and Markram has slowed down a tad.

LSG 138/3 (14)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 50 for Markram!

50 for Aiden Markram! He has seen two wickets fall at the other end in quick succession, but he has played a good knock. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy has been handed the ball. Decent over by him, just one edged boundary for Pooran.

LSG 132/2 (13)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Pant is gone!

Rishabh Pant OUT! Soft dismissal! Slower delivery by Eshan Malinga, Pant ends up hitting it straight back at him. The Sri Lankan is quick to react and takes a great diving catch. Jut 7 runs for Pant today, he cannot catch a break.

LSG 124/2 (12)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: DUBEY STRIKES!

Harsh Dubey finally gets his wicket! Mitchell Marsh departs for 65 off 39 balls. A great knock by the Australian batter. Diving catch by Kamindu Mendis to dismiss Marsh. And guess what? Rishabh Pant has promoted himself! 

LSG 115/1 (10.3)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Big call!

Massive call! Harshal Patel seems to have caught and bowled Marsh on the final ball of the 10th over, but the umpires take a long check. Eventually, the third umpire decides not out, stating that the ball touched the ground before it was grasped by Harshal.

LSG 108/0 (10)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Powerful Marsh!

Mitchell Marsh, WOW! Thunders it through mid-wicket for 4! Fielder there, put in the dive, but still no chance! The previous ball, he got a lucky edge for 4 too. Marsh is up to 65 off just 37 balls. 

LSG 108/0 (9.5)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 100 up for LSG!

100 up for LSG! It’s taken them just 9 overs. Fantastic batting by both Marsh and Markram, and they’ve provided the perfect start in the first of LSG’s three must-win matches. Marsh has crossed 400 runs in IPL 2025, in he mean time. SRH’s tactic to give 3 overs to rookie Harsh Dubey has just not worked.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 50 for Marsh!

Half-century for Mitch Marsh! Great knock by the Australian, who gets there in 28 balls. Very few mistimed shots, he’s picked his gaps really well and made the SRH bowlers pay nearly every over. Four sixes in the knock.

LSG 90/0 (8)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: SIX!

SIX more, Markram! The South African now accelerating quickly from the other end. Zeeshan Ansari had started the over really well, but Markram picks up 8 runs off the final two balls. 12 off Zeeshan’s first.

LSG 81/0 (7)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 4!

Aiden Markram, glorious! Good delivery by Malinga, but Markram’s timing is even better. Deft touch through the covers, and now he’s operating at a strike rate of 200! 69 runs in the powerplay for LSG.

LSG 69/0 (6)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 6 more, Marsh!

Mitchell Marsh is on fire! Pitched short and helped on its way by the Australian opener. He is up to 40 off just 19 balls. Eshan Malinga brought in to the attack, but he has been dished out the same treatment as his teammates.

LSG 63/0 (5.1)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: SIX!

SIX MORE! Harshal Patel brought into the attack and whipped over the off-side for a maximum. Mitchell Marsh is on fire at the moment, 33 off just 16 balls! 50 up for LSG in just 4.1 overs. This is the ideal start for the home side.

LSG 52/0 (4.1)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: SIX! FOUR!

Aiden Markram, straight SIX! And the next ball is 4 more, similar manner! Markram is in the mood now. Both shots, back over the bowler’s head, exceptional timing. 17 off Dubey’s second over, LSG going at more than 11 an over.

LSG 45/0 (4)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Marsh continues in style!

Over long-on, 4! Mitchell Marsh is timing the ball really well today. LSG are motoring along nicely with their opening stand. SRH’s decision to hand Harsh Dubey the new ball hasn’t quite worked so far.

LSG 34/0 (3.3)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Kishan drops!

Ishan Kishan has dropped a chance off Harsh Dubey’s very first ball! The ball was travelling very quickly to him, and therefore, the commentators say Kishan would’ve been Superman had he managed to grab it. 

Marsh slams a six off the next ball over long-on!

LSG 17/0 (1.2)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 4, 6 Marsh!

Fiery start by Mitch Marsh! Width offered by Cummins on ball 1, heaved through the off-side by Marsh. Three balls later, Marsh showcases his might with a superb slog over mid-wicket for a maximum! 

LSG 11/0 (1)

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Marsh, Markram open

Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram are opening the batting for LSG, as expected. A solid opening pair throughout the season. Pat Cummins is expected to open the bowling. He breathed fire against DC in their previous game, can he do the same again?

LSG vs SRH LIVE: SRH Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad XI vs LSG: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga.

Abhinav Manohar might come as the impact sub with the bat.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: LSG Playing XI

Lucknow Super Giants XI vs SRH: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Will O’Rourke, Akash Deep, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi.

Shardul Thakur or Shahbaz Ahmed might come in as the Impact sub.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: No Shami for SRH!

Mohammed Shami is not in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s playing XI once again! Discussing the matter, commentator Deep Dasgupta mentions that his sources have informed that Shami is done with white-ball cricket for this season, and is already training for the Test series against England.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: SRH opt to bowl!

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has won the toss, and he is going to bowl! So, we will see the home side LSG batting first. Important for them to make a good score to be able to defend later on.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: 5 minutes to toss!

We are just 5 minutes away from toss time at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Rishabh Pant will be leading LSG, Pat Cummins is the captain of SRH. It will be interesting to see what the toss-winning captain decides. Remember, must-win match for LSG!

LSG vs SRH LIVE: LSG’s opening pair

LSG have had a fairly successful opening pair in IPL 2025, comprising of Mitch Marsh and Aiden Markram. Both batters have slammed over 300 runs this season, and have crucial roles to play for the franchise in the final 3 games.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: SRH Predicted XI

Here’s Sunrisers Hyderabad’s probable XII vs LSG: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: LSG Predicted XI

Here’s Lucknow Super Giants’ probable XII vs SRH: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Why is Travis Head not playing?

In a curious case, SRH opener Travis Head suffered from Covid-19 during the one week suspension of the IPL. Whether he contracted it in India or Australia is unknown. He will fly to India today itself, but is unlikely to make it for the match.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Time for SRH’s Indian stars to shine

Be it Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy or Mohammed Shami, SRH’s high-profile Indian stars haven’t performed well in IPL 2025. With 3 matches to go, the Orange Army would be hoping that they remind the fans exactly what they’re capable of.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Can Ishan Kishan step up?

Ishan Kishan has been handed a route back to the Indian team, being picked for India A for their tour of England in June. After scoring a century in the first match of IPL 2025, Kishan’s form has nosedived. Can he shine in the final 3 games?

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Pooran’s drop-off

Nicholas Pooran has also suffered a dramatic drop-off in form. After a superb start, where he had smashed over 300 runs in the first 6 matches, Pooran has made only 61 runs in LSG’s last 5 matches. He also needs to rediscover his best form if LSG are to win their remaining three games.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: No Mayank Yadav

In case you missed it, LSG will be without pacer Mayank Yadav for the rest of the season. The young speedster, who once clocked 156.7 kmph, is once again injured. LSG invested Rs 11 crore in him to retain him, but it has to be said that it hasn’t been worth it this year.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Huge pressure on Pant

Rishabh Pant has just three more matches this season to try and justify his pricetag. Rs 27 crore is no small figure, and after a long break, the LSG captain now has to come good and showcase that he is indeed the right man for LSG’s future.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Sunrisers playing for pride

Sunrisers Hyderabad have endured a miserable season. Touted by many as one of the pre-season favourites for the title, SRH have flattered to deceive. However, they still boast a highly-talented squad, and will hoping to finetune their balance for next season in their remaining 3 games.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: Can Rishabh Pant step up?

Rishabh Pant broke the record of being the most expensive ever player in IPL history when Sanjiv Goenka shelled out a whopping Rs 27 crore for him. But it hasn’t gone to plan. He has managed only 128 runs all season, and has come across as an unhappy figure in the mean time.

LSG now need Rishabh Pant to return to his old self if they want to qualify.

LSG vs SRH LIVE: LSG need to win

With 5 wins in 11 matches, LSG are on the brink of elimination from the IPL 2025 playoffs race. One more defeat and they will be out. Even if they win all three, they still might miss out. However, they need to win to stay alive.