SRH vs LSG Match Preview Today: Pitch Report, Playing XI, Key Players & Prediction
Published - 12 Mar 2026, 12:13 PM | Updated - 21 Apr 2026, 06:06 PM
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📍 Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Preview
IPL — Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Lucknow Super Giants at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal (Hyderabad) on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) during Match 10 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The match between the two teams will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, April 5 (3:30 PM local time).
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a massive victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their previous game. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants are in need of a win after losing their opening match against Delhi Capitals (DC). Both teams will be looking to secure crucial points in the upcoming clash.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will enter the game with strong momentum in batting, having crossed the 200-run mark in their last two matches. Their top order has been consistently delivering big totals, but there are still concerns around their bowling unit.
In contrast, Lucknow Super Giants had a difficult outing with the bat in their previous match and failed to put up a competitive total. It will be interesting to see if they can bounce back strongly and deliver an improved performance in this game.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Info
- Match
- SRH vs LSG, Match 10
- Series
- IPL
- Date
- Sunday, April 05, 2026
- Time
- 03:30 PM IST
- Venue
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
- Live streaming
- Jio Hotstar
- TV
- Star Sports Network
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Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, fixtures, and full scorecards.
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| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr 2026 | SRH vs LSG | Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets |
Points table — Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
League positions and stats for both teams in this match. Numbers match the full IPL points table.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Head-to-Head
SRH
WINS
2
VS
Total matches: 7
LSG
WINS
5
Team totals in IPL when these two have met:
SRH totals
High
206
Low
121
LSG totals
High
205
Low
127
Lucknow Super Giants have had the upper hand in their meetings with Sunrisers Hyderabad so far. In six IPL matches between the two sides, Lucknow have won four times, while Hyderabad have managed only two victories.
Lucknow will be confident going into the contest, especially considering their success at the same venue last season. In that match, they chased down a target of 193 runs with ease.
Mitchell Marsh led the charge with 52 off 31 balls, while Nicholas Pooran played a stunning knock of 70 off 26 balls. Abdul Samad then finished the chase with an unbeaten 22 off 8 balls, securing a five-wicket win.
Although both teams won one match each against the other during the previous IPL season, Lucknow’s dominant overall record and their successful chase at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium highlight their advantage in this rivalry.Team Form
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
In their last five games, Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 4 matches and lost 1. They secured a 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in their most recent outing, where they posted 226 runs.
However, they suffered a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) despite posting 201. In last year’s tournament, they registered big wins, including a 110-run victory over KKR and a 42-run win against RCB. They also defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets.
Lucknow Super Giants, in contrast, have struggled in recent matches. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games, with only 1 win. The team suffered a six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals after scoring just 141.
Earlier, they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru while defending 228 runs in 2025. They did manage one strong win against Gujarat Titans by 33 runs. They also suffered defeats against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings.
In head-to-head contests over the last five meetings between these teams, Lucknow Super Giants have won 3 matches, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 2, with no no-result games.
SRH — last 5 (completed)
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2026 | RR vs SRH | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| 21 Apr 2026 | SRH vs DC | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 47 runs |
| 18 Apr 2026 | SRH vs CSK | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 10 runs |
| 13 Apr 2026 | SRH vs RR | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 57 runs |
| 11 Apr 2026 | PBKS vs SRH | Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets |
LSG — last 5 (completed)
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2026 | LSG vs KKR | Kolkata Knight Riders won by superover |
| 22 Apr 2026 | LSG vs RR | Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs |
| 19 Apr 2026 | PBKS vs LSG | Punjab Kings won by 54 runs |
| 15 Apr 2026 | RCB vs LSG | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wickets |
| 12 Apr 2026 | LSG vs GT | Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets |
Player key stats
Top Player Stats
(Based on recent match performances)
Key players to watch
Travis Head (SRH): Travis Head remains one of the tournament's most dangerous openers. He can dominate from the start and put pressure on bowlers in the powerplay.
In a recent match, he added an 82-run partnership with Abhishek Sharma to establish a strong platform. He scored 46 runs off just 21 balls, including six boundaries and three sixes. His aggressive intent makes him a key player in Hyderabad’s batting-heavy approach.
Abhishek Sharma (SRH): Abhishek Sharma is known for his fearless batting style and scores at a strike rate close to 200. He had a slow beginning in IPL 2026 but bounced back with 48 off 21 in the second match. He remains a match-winner who can change the momentum within a few overs.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Heinrich Klaasen is the backbone of SRH’s middle order. He balances aggression with control and has the ability to anchor the innings. He smashed a match-winning half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Rishabh Pant (LSG): Rishabh Pant is central to Lucknow Super Giants’ batting plans. He brings experience and attacking intent to the attack. However, he is coming off a poor performance and will be under pressure to deliver. As captain, his role becomes even more important in leading the team.
Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Nicholas Pooran is one of the most explosive batters against spin in the league. His ability to score quickly makes him a major threat in the middle and death overs. He was demoted in the batting order in the recent game, but the team management might send him at his No. 3 position against SRH.
Mohammed Shami (LSG): Mohammed Shami brings experience and wicket-taking ability to the bowling attack. He is known for his control with the new ball. The right-arm pacer conceded just 28 runs and took 1 wicket in his debut game for LSG. His role will be crucial, especially against SRH’s strong top order.
Weather at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
Pitch Report And Stats
Ground dimensions
65 M square boundary and 70 M straight boundary.
65 M
70 M
Based on last 5 completed T20 matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal · T20
Average score & wickets
5 matches196
Avg score
6
Avg wickets
Score distribution (1st innings)
0
2
3
< 140
140-180
> 180
Pitch Batting Friendly
Par 184 - 208
Confidence Medium
Batting-friendly 4
Bowling-friendly 0
Neutral 1
Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal · T20
Scoring records
242
Highest team score
155
Lowest team score
173
Lowest score defended
1st Innings vs 2nd Innings
Per innings: average team score, total fours/sixes in that innings (averaged across matches), and wickets. Based on the last 5 completed T20 matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal.
1st Innings
2nd Innings
196
Avg score
171
15
Total 4s (avg)
15
11
Total 6s (avg)
5
6
Wickets (avg)
8
Predicted Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, David Payne, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Shivang Kumar, Liam Livingstone, Smaran Ravichandran, Sakib Hussain, Shivam Mavi, Zeeshan Ansari, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, Praful Hinge, Krains Fuletra, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar
Sunrisers Hyderabad XI: Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, David Payne. Impact Player: Eshan Malinga
Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Mohammed Shami, Matthew Breetzke, Josh Inglis, Himmat Singh, Mukul Choudhary, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari, Arjun Sachin Tendulkar, Manimaran Siddharth, Mayank Prabhu Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh
Lucknow Super Giants XI: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammad Shami, Anrich Nortje, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav. Impact Player: Digvesh Singh Rathi
Match Prediction
Win Probability
SRH 59%
LSG 41%
Calculated from: Last 5 matches form (win%), venue win trend, H2H wins ratio, batting proxy (high score), and bowling proxy (low score pressure).
Bat First
SRH
Advantage
5%
Chase
LSG
Advantage
18%
1st Innings Range: 184 - 208
Sunrisers Hyderabad will enter the match as clear favorites. They have better momentum following their recent massive victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants have a good pace attack with variety to trouble SRH batters. If they manage to pick wickets in the powerplay, it can put pressure on the home team. However, they lack depth in their batting lineup.
Best Batter: Travis Head
Best Bowler: Jaydev Unadkat
Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad will defeat Lucknow Super Giants.
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