Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants: Match Report & Scorecard
Introduction
In an action-packed encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by five wickets in the 7th match of IPL 2025. The game featured explosive batting, impactful bowling performances, and some thrilling moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
With Nicholas Pooran’s fireworks (70 off 26 balls) and Shardul Thakur’s brilliant bowling spell (4/34), LSG chased down SRH’s challenging total of 190 with ease.
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Match Summary
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings: 190/9 (20 overs)
After losing the toss and being put to bat first, SRH managed to post a competitive total of 190/9 in their 20 overs. However, they struggled to build strong partnerships as LSG bowlers kept striking at crucial intervals.
Top Performers - SRH
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Travis Head – 47 (28 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes)
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Aniket Verma – 36 (13 balls, 4 sixes)
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Heinrich Klaasen – 30 (20 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
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Washington Sundar – 22 (15 balls, 3 fours)
LSG Bowling Highlights
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Shardul Thakur – 4/34 (4 overs)
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Mark Wood – 2/29 (4 overs)
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Krunal Pandya – 1/22 (3 overs)
Despite a strong start from Travis Head and Aniket Verma, SRH lost wickets at crucial moments, preventing them from breaching the 200-run mark.
Lucknow Super Giants Innings: 193/5 (16.1 overs)
Chasing 191, LSG’s top order put up a dominant performance, with Nicholas Pooran leading the charge. His aggressive batting turned the match in LSG’s favor as he smashed six sixes and seven fours in a 26-ball 70. Mitchell Marsh played a composed innings, anchoring the chase with a 52 off 31 balls.
Top Performers - LSG
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Nicholas Pooran – 70 (26 balls, 7 fours, 6 sixes)
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Mitchell Marsh – 52 (31 balls, 5 fours, 2 sixes)
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KL Rahul – 27 (18 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)
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Ayush Badoni – 15* (8 balls, 2 fours)
SRH Bowling Highlights
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 2/40 (4 overs)
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Mayank Markande – 1/28 (3 overs)
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Washington Sundar – 1/34 (4 overs)
LSG reached the target in just 16.1 overs, securing a comfortable five-wicket win with 23 balls to spare.
Key Moments and Turning Points
✔ Shardul Thakur’s Dream Spell: His early wickets put SRH on the back foot, preventing them from accelerating in the middle overs.
✔ Nicholas Pooran’s Blazing Knock: His aggressive strokeplay turned the match in LSG’s favor within a few overs.
✔ SRH’s Middle-Order Collapse: Despite a strong start, SRH failed to capitalize, losing wickets at crucial moments.
✔ LSG’s Smart Batting Approach: Pooran and Marsh ensured LSG maintained the required run rate comfortably.
Post-Match Reactions
KL Rahul (LSG Captain): "We back our batters to chase down big totals. Pooran’s innings was exceptional, and our bowlers set the stage with key wickets."
Travis Head (SRH Batter): "We started well but couldn’t finish strongly. Our bowlers tried hard, but Pooran’s innings was just too good."
Match Scorecard
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – 190/9 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 47 | 28 | 6 | 2 |
| Aniket Verma | 36 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 30 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| Washington Sundar | 22 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Extras | 12 | - | - | - |
| Total | 190/9 | 20 overs |
Bowling (LSG)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 34 | 4 | 8.5 |
| Mark Wood | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.2 |
| Krunal Pandya | 3 | 22 | 1 | 7.3 |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – 193/5 (16.1 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | 70 | 26 | 7 | 6 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 52 | 31 | 5 | 2 |
| KL Rahul | 27 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| Ayush Badoni | 15* | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Extras | 10 | - | - | - |
| Total | 193/5 | 16.1 overs |
Bowling (SRH)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 4 | 40 | 2 | 10.0 |
| Mayank Markande | 3 | 28 | 1 | 9.3 |
| Washington Sundar | 4 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
Conclusion
With this commanding five-wicket victory, LSG moves up the IPL 2025 standings, proving their strength in both batting and bowling. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive knock and Shardul Thakur’s match-winning spell were the highlights of the game.
For SRH, the loss exposes concerns in their middle order and bowling depth. They will need to bounce back stronger in their next game to stay in contention.
With more thrilling IPL 2025 matches ahead, cricket fans can expect more drama, action, and breathtaking performances in the coming weeks!
