Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 61 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday, May 19, at 7:30 PM IST.
LSG enter this fixture with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. With just 10 points from 11 games and a poor net run rate (-0.469), Rishabh Pant’s men must win all their remaining matches to stay alive in the race. The team has struggled for consistency, losing four of their last five games, and now also face a setback with pacer Mayank Yadav ruled out due to injury.
On the other side, Sunrisers Hyderabad have already been eliminated from the playoffs race after managing only 3 wins in 11 matches. However, they still have the opportunity to disrupt LSG’s campaign and finish the season with pride. All overseas players, including Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, are available for this clash.
📊 Match Details – LSG vs SRH, Match 61, IPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Date | Monday, May 19, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Broadcast | JioStar Network & JioHotstar App/Website |
🏟️ Pitch Report – BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
The Ekana Stadium surface has proven tricky for batters this season. With low bounce and a slow outfield, scoring quickly isn’t easy, especially in the first innings. Teams need to aim for 180+ to feel safe. The large ground dimensions also make boundary-hitting a challenge. Dew may play a part in the second half, tilting the advantage toward the chasing team.
🧠 Expected First Innings Score: 165–185
📌 Chasing Advantage: High – dew likely, teams prefer bowling first
🔁 Head-to-Head Stats – LSG vs SRH
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Matches Won by LSG | 4 |
| Matches Won by SRH | 1 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| No Results | 0 |
| First-Ever Match | April 4, 2022 |
| Most Recent Match | March 27, 2025 |
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav
💥 Impact Player: Mitchell Marsh
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
💥 Impact Player: Travis Head
🌟 Probable Best Performers
⭐ Best Batter: Aiden Markram (LSG)
The South African top-order batter has been a consistent contributor for LSG this season. With 348 runs in 11 matches at an average of 31.63 and a strike rate nearing 147, Markram has provided solid starts and is due for another impactful innings.
🔥 Best Bowler: Harshal Patel (SRH)
Despite SRH’s struggles, Harshal Patel has been a bright spot with 14 wickets in 10 matches. His variations and ability to bowl in crucial stages—especially at the death—make him a key threat against LSG’s middle and lower order.
🔮 Today’s Match Prediction – Who Will Win LSG vs SRH?
Given the pitch conditions and the trend at Ekana Stadium, the team bowling first will likely have the upper hand. LSG have more at stake, but SRH could be dangerous with nothing to lose.
📌 Cricket Betting Tips Prediction: ✅ Team bowling first to win the match
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