In the seventh match of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
LSG emerged victorious, defeating SRH by five wickets in a thrilling contest that highlighted exceptional performances from their key players.
SRH vs LSG 7th Match Summary
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 190/9 (20 overs)
- Lucknow Super Giants: 193/5 (16.1 overs)
- Result: LSG won by 5 wickets
SRH vs LSG 7th Match Key Performers
- Travis Head (SRH): Played a solid knock of 47 runs off 28 balls, anchoring SRH’s innings with five boundaries and three sixes.
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Contributed with a brisk 26 off 17 balls, adding momentum to SRH’s middle order.
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Delivered a match-winning performance with an explosive 70 off just 26 balls, smashing six boundaries and six sixes.
- Shardul Thakur (LSG): Starred with the ball, taking four crucial wickets for 34 runs in his four overs.
- Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): Claimed one wicket and maintained pressure during the middle overs, conceding only 42 runs in his spell.
SRH vs LSG 7th Match Highlights
The match began with LSG electing to bowl after winning the toss. SRH started strongly as Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy built a solid foundation.
However, LSG’s bowlers struck back, led by Shardul Thakur’s impactful spell, which dismantled SRH’s middle order. Despite late fireworks from Aniket Verma (36 off 13), SRH finished at 190/9.
In response, LSG’s chase was powered by Nicholas Pooran’s blistering innings. Though they lost early wickets, Pooran’s aggressive approach ensured LSG stayed ahead of the required run rate.
David Miller and Rishabh Pant provided steady support to seal the victory with ease in just over 16 overs.
This win marked LSG’s first victory of IPL 2025, showcasing their batting depth and resilience after a tough loss in their opening match.
Meanwhile, SRH will need to address their bowling inconsistencies to bounce back in future games.
