The clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 57th match of IPL 2024 left cricket fans in awe as SRH delivered a dominating performance at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

LSG’s Struggle

Lucknow Super Giants, captained by KL Rahul, opted to bat first but faced significant challenges against the SRH bowlers. Despite scoring a respectable total of 165 runs, LSG struggled to maintain momentum throughout their innings.

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KL Rahul himself scored just 29 runs off 33 balls in the match where both Sunrisers Hyderabad openers smashed at a strike rate of close to 300. SRH win this win have taken a big step towards the playoff berth and have moved to the number 3 position while LSG now need to win both their remaining games and hope that some other results go their way.

SRH’s Dominance

In response, the Sunrisers Hyderabad openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, unleashed a relentless onslaught on the LSG bowlers. Their partnership of 167 runs was a testament to their exceptional batting prowess, as they chased down the target in just 9.4 overs.

Sanjiv Goenka’s Reaction

Following the match, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was visibly displeased with the team’s performance. He was seen engaging in a heated conversation with captain KL Rahul, expressing his frustration with the team’s approach and outcome in such a crucial match.

Impact on Playoff Race

SRH’s emphatic victory propelled them to the third position in the IPL 2024 standings, significantly boosting their chances of securing a playoff berth. On the other hand, LSG now finds themselves in a precarious position, needing to win their remaining games and rely on other results to advance to the playoffs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a stunning performance, securing a resounding 10-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing season of the IPL. The match, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, witnessed an extraordinary display of cricketing prowess by the home team.

Head and Sharma’s Record-Breaking Partnership

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma stole the show with an exceptional unbroken opening partnership of 167 runs, propelling SRH to victory in just 9.4 overs. Their partnership was marked by an onslaught of boundaries and sixes, leaving the LSG bowlers helpless against their relentless assault.

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Social Media Buzz: Praise for Legend

Fans and cricket pundits took to social media platforms to express their awe at the breathtaking performance of the SRH openers. Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised Head and Sharma, lauding their destructive batting display.

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on the SRH openers stating, “A destructive opening partnership would be an understatement tonight. Had these boys batted first, they would’ve scored 300!”

Match Highlights: A Display of Power-Hitting

In an electrifying contest, Head and Sharma showcased their power-hitting abilities, smashing 16 fours and 14 sixes in their innings. Head, in particular, was in scintillating form, reaching his half-century off just 16 balls before finishing unbeaten on 89 off 30 balls.

SRH’s Impressive Bowling Performance

SRH’s bowlers made a commendable effort, restricting LSG to 165 runs for four wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s disciplined bowling, SRH managed to contain the opposition’s batting lineup, picking up crucial wickets early in the innings.

Abhishek Sharma complemented Head’s aggressive approach with explosive batting, reaching his fifty off a mere 19 balls. His unbeaten knock of 75 off 28 balls was pivotal in SRH’s emphatic victory.

SRH Climbs the Points Table

With this commanding win, SRH climbed to the third position on the points table, accumulating 14 points and significantly improving their net run rate. The victory strengthens SRH’s position in the league and boosts their confidence for the remaining matches.

On the other hand, LSG finds themselves in a tight spot for the playoffs, having suffered a crushing defeat against SRH. Despite Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran’s efforts with the bat, LSG failed to defend their total, jeopardizing their playoff hopes.

In the pulsating encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2024, Abhishek Sharma emerged as the hero with his sensational batting display, propelling SRH to a resounding victory at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, May 8th.

Abhishek Sharma’s Sensational Form

Abhishek Sharma showcased his remarkable form in the 57th match of IPL 2024, reaching his fifty in just 19 balls. His aggressive batting style was displayed as he dispatched Lucknow Super Giants’ all-rounder Ayush Badoni for a massive six, marking his sensational third fifty in the tournament.

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Earlier in the match, Australian star batter Travis Head set the stage for Abhishek Sharma’s onslaught by reaching fifty in just 16 balls. Head’s explosive batting gave SRH the momentum to chase down LSG’s total.

Pivotal Moment

The pivotal moment in the match occurred in the 7th over when Abhishek Sharma capitalized on Ayush Badoni’s delivery, smashing it into the stands for a massive six that measured 96 meters. This display of top-class batting showcased Sharma’s dominance and set the tone for SRH’s pursuit of victory.

Match Progression

With LSG setting a respectable target of 165 runs, SRH’s openers seemed poised for victory without losing wickets. As the match progressed, SRH reached 157 with no loss in 9.4 overs, with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head at the crease, sealing the win for their team.

Abhishek Sharma’s Impactful Season

Abhishek Sharma’s furious form throughout the IPL 2024 season has been evident in his impactful performances. Earlier, against CSK, he played a crucial innings of 37 runs in just 12 balls, showcasing his ability to turn the game in SRH’s favor.

Post-Match Interview Insights

In a post-match interview, Abhishek Sharma credited his team’s willingness and commitment to their gameplan of attacking in the powerplay overs. He emphasized the importance of preparation and acknowledged the support of his inspirations and mentors, including Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara.

As a lifelong fan of Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma expressed his gratitude for his inspiration. Also, he acknowledged the role of former SRH coach and West Indies legend Brian Lara in shaping his career.

“In the bowling we felt it’s a bit slow wicket. We knew if we take the powerplay on, we can go with the flow after that. We had a chance to prepare well before this IPL. Big scores do matter (individual scores), but I went with the flow today. Special thanks to Yuvi paaji, Brian Lara and my dad for this,” shared Abhishek in a post-match interview.

In a thrilling encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) showcased a scintillating performance, thrashing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 10 wickets in their 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) clash.

Match Summary

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma set the stage for SRH’s emphatic victory, delivering a masterful batting display in pursuit of LSG’s target of 166 runs. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head paired up to form an unbeatable partnership that wreaked havoc on the Lucknow Super Giants’ bowling attack.

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Travis Head’s explosive 30-ball 89 and Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 28-ball 75 propelled SRH to victory in 9.4 overs, leaving LSG struggling to contain their onslaught.

LSG, batting first, posted a competitive total of 165/4, courtesy of impressive innings from Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran. Badoni’s quickfire half-century and Pooran’s aggressive batting formed the backbone of LSG’s innings, enabling them to recover from early setbacks and set a challenging target for SRH.

The 52-ball 99-run partnership for the fifth wickets between Badoni and Pooran–highest for LSG for the fifth wickets– helped them to recover from 66 for 4 to 165 for 4 at the end of 20 overs. Badoni remained unbeaten on 55 as Pooran struck 26 balls 48.

Impactful Players

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma emerged as the heroes for SRH, showcasing their batting prowess and easily dismantling LSG’s bowling attack. Their explosive partnership gave SRH a commanding platform for victory, leaving LSG’s bowlers hapless and demoralized.

On the other hand, Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran played crucial roles for LSG, forming a formidable partnership of 99 runs for the fifth wicket. Badoni’s calculated innings and Pooran’s aggressive strokeplay propelled LSG to a competitive total despite early setbacks.

The win moved SRH up to the third place in the standings with 14 points. LSG, on the other hand, lost ground in its playoffs chase, sitting on 6th place with 12 points from 12 games.

Most 50+ scores inside Powerplay in IPL:
6 David Warner
4 Travis Head – all in IPL 2024
3 Sunil Narine
3 Chris Gayle

Fewest balls to 100-run partnership (IPL):
30 T Head – Abhishek Sharma vs DC Delhi 2024
34 T Head – Abhishek Sharma vs LSG Hyderabad 2024 *
36 Harbhajan – J Suchith vs PK Wankhede 2015
36 C Lynn – S Narine vs RCB Bengaluru 2017

Most sub-20 ball 50s in IPL:
3 Jake Fraser-McGurk
3 Travis Head *
2 S Narine
2 K Pollard
2 Ishan Kishan
2 KL Rahul

Highest total after first 10 overs in IPL:
167/0 (9.4) SRH vs LSG Hyderabad 2024 *
158/4 SRH vs DC Delhi 2024
148/2 SRH vs MI Hyderabad 2024
141/2 MI vs SRH Hyderabad 2024

Winning with most balls to spare in IPL (100+ targets):
62 SRH vs LSG Hyderabad 2024 (Target: 166) *
57 DC vs PK Brabourne 2022 (Target: 116)
48 Deccan vs MI Navi Mumbai 2008 (Target: 155)

So this result means that Mumbai Indians have been eliminated from the playoffs race. This is also the first win for SRH over Lucknow.

Highest Powerplay totals in IPL
125/0 SRH vs DC Delhi 2024
107/0 SRH vs LSG Hyderabad 2024
105/0 KKR vs RCB Bengaluru 2017
100/2 CSK vs PK Wankhede 2014
93/1 PK vs KKR Kolkata 2024

Fastest 50s for SRH (IPL)
16 balls Abhishek Sharma vs MI Hyderabad 2024
16 balls Travis Head vs DC Delhi 2024
16 balls Travis Head vs LSG Hyderabad 2024
18 balls Travis Head vs MI Hyderabad 2024

Highest difference in Powerplay totals in an IPL match
80 LSG(27/2) vs SRH(107/0) Hyderabad 2024 *
69 GT(23/3) vs RCB(92/1) Bengaluru 2024
65 RCB(40/3) vs KKR(105/0) Bengaluru 2017
59 MI(31/3) vs CSK(90/0) Wankhede 2015

IPL 2023, 10th Match: Lucknow Super Giants 127 for 5 (Rahul 35, Krunal 34, Rashid 2-23) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 121 for 8 (Tripathi 34, Anmolpreet 31, Krunal 3-18, Mishra 2-23) by five wickets

On a sluggish, low and passing on dark soil surface at the Ekana Cricket Arena, Lucknow Super Monsters’ spinners kept Sunrisers Hyderabad from hurries to set up a five-wicket win.

Aiden Markram won the toss and chose to bat, but his team only managed 121 for 8. Mark Wood (flu) and Avesh Khan (injury) were out for the Super Giants, but Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, and Amit Mishra made sure their absence was not felt. In their combined 12 overs, the trio went 6 for 57, with Mayank Agarwal, Anmolpreet Singh, and Markram taking wickets for Krunal.

KL Rahul and Kyle Mayers started off the pursuit by adding 35 in 4.3 overs. Mayers and Deepak Hooda were out in consecutive overs, but Krunal ended the game with a 23-ball 34. The Super Giants still had four overs remaining when Nicholas Pooran hit the winning six.

Impact Player strategy

Markram, Harry Brook, and Adil Rashid started for Sunrisers, giving them the option to use Heinrich Klaasen in the event of a collapse or one of Marco Jansen or Fazalhaq Farooqi to boost their bowling in the second half. At 55 for 4 after nine overs, it appeared that Klaasen would need to be brought in. Even though he was cushioned in the dugout, Sunrisers did not lose another wicket until the 18th over. Farooqi eventually took the place of Rahul Tripathi at the beginning of the chase.

Mishra was replaced by Ayush Badoni by the Super Giants in a more straightforward move after the 19th over of the first innings.

Krunal Pandya’s three-for dents Sunrisers

It became abundantly clear that this pitch was made specifically for spinners shortly after the second seam over. In the third over, Rahul brought on Krunal, and the left-arm spinner had Mayank Agarwal chip one to extra-cover. Anmolpreet Singh and Rahul Tripathi carved out an opportunity to become acclimated to the gradualness of the surface, and afterward hit four fours off every eight balls to take the side to 43 for 1 toward the finish of the powerplay.

However, Krunal dragged them back by throwing out Markram and Anmolpreet at the same time. Anmolpreet was held in place lbw by a faster one, and Markram defeated him in turn. Markram attempted to drive a full ball in his first game of the season, but he was beaten and had his off stump uprooted.

In the following over, the 10th of the innings, Bishnoi set Creek up pleasantly. In the wake of bowling two googlies, he expected Stream’s development down the track and sneaked in a wide leg break. Brook did exactly what the bowler expected, but he didn’t get close to the ball’s pitch and was stumped some distance away.

Sunrisers struggle to break away

The Sunrisers didn’t lose another wicket for the next seven overs thanks to Tripathi and Washington Sundar, but the scoreboard moved at a snail’s pace: from overs 7 to 16, there were only two boundaries. In the 18th over, Tripathi attempted to ram Yash Thakur, but Mishra was unable to clear him, so Mishra took the catch by diving full-length to his left at short third. In the following over, Mishra picked up two himself by tossing the ball to Washington and Rashid, who were caught on the ground. Sunrisers advanced by a run per ball with only Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 21 off 10, which included two sixes off Jaydev Unadkat in the 20th over.

Rahul, Krunal boss the chase

There was some debate about whether Quinton de Kock or Mayers would start the innings alongside Rahul because de Kock was available. However, de Kock was left out of the Super Giants’ batting lineup, surprising many. Even though Mayers was unable to replicate his heroics from the previous two matches, Rahul and Mayers gave the team a positive start.

In the fifth over, Farooqi had Mayers pull one straight to deep square leg, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took a low, one-handed return catch to his left to send Hooda back from the other end. However, Super Giants benefited from knowing their target.

Krunal joined Rahul at the end of the powerplay, and the two of them picked up a boundary in each of the subsequent five overs without taking much risk. During the 55-run third-wicket stand in 6.2 overs, Krunal was the aggressor, scoring at a strike rate of 147.82. Before Krunal snatched Umran Malik behind, Super Giants reached 100 in the 13th over. After that, Rashid had Rahul and Romario Shepherd lbw off consecutive deliveries, but by that time, the outcome was over.

LSG vs SRH Match Preview

After losing to MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants will look to rebound in Match 10 of IPL 2023 against Aiden Markram’s Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. With both teams desperate to improve their standing, a win is the only option available to them. The Lucknow Super Giants began their 2023 season with a thrashing of the Delhi Capitals. However, their middle order crumbled under pressure in their next game against four-time IPL champion CSK. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, faced the Rajasthan Royals in the first match of the 2023 season. The former champions were defeated by 72 runs despite the absence of stars such as Markram, Marco Jansen, and Klaassen.

LSG vs SRH Match Details

Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – 10th Match

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium – Lucknow

Date & Time: 07th April 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Jio Cinema

LSG vs SRH Venue Stats

LSG vs SRH Pitch Report

Slow bowlers will be the trump card on this wicket whereas batsmen will need to set their groove before attacking at this venue. The raw pace of the fast bowlers can be used by the batsman to score boundaries.

LSG vs SRH Weather Report

The weather in Lucknow will be pleasant for us to have a good match of cricket. While the temperature will be around 25 degrees, there is no chance of rain affecting the game.

LSG vs SRH Last Five Matches

LSG vs SRH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

LSG vs SRH Probable Playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants Probable Playing XIs

Kyle Mayers, Quinton de Kock (Wk), KL Rahul (C), Deepak Hooda, Mark Wood, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Amit Mishra

Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XIs

Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Aiden Markram (C), Rahul Tripathi, Adil Rashid, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Washington Sundar, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Abdul Samad

Topmost Picks for LSG vs SRH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Lucknow Super Giants

• Kyle Mayers – Being in the hunt for the orange cap, Mayers has scored over 120 runs in his first two games for LSG in this edition. Having shown how dominant he can be with his hard-hitting.
• Mark Wood – The Englishmen has taken 8 wickets in just 2 games, and his raw pace is surely helping him clinch regular wickets on the Indian surfaces.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Aiden Markram – Having showcased his form and A-Game on the international stage for South Africa, Markram will be expected to be amongst the highest run-getters in this edition.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi – The Afghanistan International star managed to take 2 wickets in the team’s previous game but even leaked 41 runs in his quota of 4 overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for LSG vs SRH Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Harry Brook, KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Aiden Markram(VC), Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers, Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ravi Bishnoi, Mark Wood(C)

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for LSG vs SRH Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Rahul Tripathi, KL Rahul(VC), Mayank Agarwal, Aiden Markram, Krunal Pandya, Kyle Mayers(C), Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mark Wood

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mark Wood, Kyle Mayers

Vice-captain – Aiden Markram, KL Rahul

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

R vs SRH Probable Winners:

On one hand, where the home team already includes the like of Kyle Mayers, they will also have De Kock back on their side. While, on the other side, the Sunrisers were woeful in their opening match and showed very little to suggest that they will be a team to watch this year. Moreover, with the LSG unit also comprising of stars like Avesh Khan, Mark Wood, and Ravi Bishnoi, we predict Lucknow Super Giants to emerge victoriously comfortably over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Considering the team combination, Lucknow Super Giants is expected to win this match.

Lucknow Super Giants, despite the loss to the Chennai Super Kings continue to look really good. They competed well against a good batting line-up, and on a flat track, making 218 look more than chasable. SRH on the other hand are off to a bad start yet again. On the bright side though, they did show some fight with SRH looking decent in the back end of both innings. With Markram returning that leaves them with some bright spots to look forward too.

LSG vs SRH Match Details

Date: April 7th 2023

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Lucknow

LSG vs SRH Weather Report

Warm and dry weather is expected at Lucknow.

LSG vs SRH Pitch Report

The Lucknow track was a little dry and two paced in the first game. Lucknow did do a good job with the bat but the pitch remains on the slower side and that should help sides batting first.

LSG vs SRH Head-to-Head

LSG vs SRH Predicted Playing XII

LSG Playing XI

KL Rahul, Kyle Mayers, Quinton De Kock, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran/ Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni/Avesh Khan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Mark Wood, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi

SRH Playing XI

Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Harry Brook, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Abdul Samad/ Fazhalhaq Farooqi, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Adil Rashid

LSG vs SRH Key Players

T Natarajan

Natarajan did a fine job at the death while the others were being taken for runs around him. His death bowling remains effective and SRH will be banking on him to help them fight back after a poor bowling performance in the first game.

Kyle Mayers

With his explosive hitting and medium pace up front, Kyle Mayers has made himself a tough candidate to leave out. He gives the Lucknow management a happy headache with Quinton De Kock coming back, leaving Lucknow wondering who to leave out.

SRH’s Top Five Batters Last Season

LSG’s Top Five Batters Last Season

SRH’s Top Five Bowlers Last Season

LSG’s Top Five Bowlers Last Season

Rivalries to Watch out For

Mayank Agarwal vs Krunal Pandya: The notion of left-arm spin to right arm batters has not worked in the case of Agarwal. against Pandya he has an exceptional record scoring 46 off 23, being dismissed only once.

LSG vs SRH Match Tips

Sunrisers, despite losing their first game in disappointing fashion may be able to stage a fight back with Markram back and with some of their players showing potential in the Rajasthan game.

Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad Win the Match