Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) teams will be locking horns against each other in match number 7 of IPL 2025 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on 27th March. SRH are coming off winning the previous match, whereas LSG suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Delhi Capitals at Dr YS Rajasekhara Cricket Stadium, while SRH secured a 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in their previous game at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Both SRH and LSG have played 1-1 matches in the ongoing season. SRH won one, while LSG are yet to win the first match in IPL 2025. With a better run rate, SRH are ahead of LSG in the points table being a tabletopper, while LSG are currently in the sixth position. The team that ends up winning the upcoming match will get one step closer to confirm their place in top four, while the losing team will get in a do-or-die situation for the rest of the matches.
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Before that, let’s have a look at SRH vs LSG, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report and Best Players for IPL 2025.
SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head Stats in IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Supergiants have faced each other four times in the IPL with LSG winning on three occasions, while SRH claimed just one victory. Both teams first met at DY Patil Stadium on 4th April, 2022, where LSG defeated SRH by 12 runs. Batting first, LSG posted 169/7, with former skipper KL Rahul playing a captain’s knock of 68 runs off 50 balls, while Deepak Hooda scoring 51 off 33. In reply, SRH could only reach 157 runs, losing 9 wickets in their 20 overs, with Rahul Tripathi top-scoring with 44 off 30 balls. For LSG, Avesh Khan took 4 wickets by conceding 24 runs in his four overs. As per per table given below, you can check SRH vs LSG head to head stats-
| SRH | Team | LSG |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Matches Played | 4 |
| 1 | Won | 3 |
| 3 | Lost | 1 |
| 0 | No Result | 0 |
| 182 | Highest Total | 185 |
| 121 | Lowest Total | 127 |
SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Supergiants have faced each other just two times at SRH’s home ground in Uppal, where SRH turned the tide over LSG, registering a maiden victory over the Super Giants by 10 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Batting first, LSG posted 165 runs, losing 4 wickets in their 20 overs. In reply, Travis Head was the top scorer for the hosts with 89 runs off 30 balls, while Abhishek Sharma played a blistering inning of 75 off 28 balls, adding a finishing touch.
| Matches | SRH Won | LSG Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
SRH Record in Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
| Matches Played | 58 |
| Matches Won | 36 |
| Matches Lost | 21 |
| Matches Tied (Won Super Over) | 1 |
| Wins Batting First | 16 |
| Wins Chasing | 20 |
| Highest Score | 286 |
| Lowest Total | 96 |
LSG Record in Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Matches Won | 1 |
| Matches Lost | 1 |
| Wins Batting First | 0 |
| Wins Chasing | 1 |
| Highest Total | 185 |
| Lowest Total | 165 |
SRH vs LSG Pitch Report
The surface of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal has been a high-scoring venue where the batters can connect the ball well due to its perfect bounce. However, it also favours the fast bowlers, and the pacers can take control of the game from the start by bowling with the new ball.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL Records
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted a total 78 matches in the cash-rich league so far. Out of these 78 games, the team batting first came out victorious on 35 occasions, while 43 times, the team have won by chasing on this ground. The first-ever IPL match at this ground was played between Deccan Chargers and Delhi Daredevils on 22nd April, 2008. Delhi won that match by 9 wickets against the hosts with Virendra Sehwag remaining unbeaten on 94 runs.
| City | Hyderabad | ||
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Visaka International Cricket Stadium | ||
| First Match | 22/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 23/03/2025 | ||
| Matches Played | 78 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 35 (44.87%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 43 (55.13%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 28 (35.90%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 50 (64.10%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 126 | D A Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 30/04/2017 v Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Best Bowling | 6/12 | A S Joseph (Mumbai Indians) | 06/04/2019 v Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Highest Team Innings | 286/6 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 23/03/2025 v Rajasthan Royals | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 80 (Delhi Capitals) | 04/05/2013 v Sunrisers Hyderabad | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 160/3 (Mumbai Indians) | 12/05/2014 v Sunrisers Hyderabad | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.17 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.27 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 162.34 | ||
Key Players from both teams
SRH- X Factors
For SRH, Travis Head is in a constant form and has the potential to score crucial runs in almost every game. Apart from him, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan also turned out to be dangerous batters for the franchise this year. In the bowling line-up, skipper Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, and Mohammed Shami have been crucial fast bowlers for SRH this season.
LSG- X Factors
For LSG, skipper Rishabh Pant will be looking to score big and play till the end to guide the team to a big total. Apart from him, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran are crucial batters in the top order and can turn the match around with their bat in the powerplay. David Miller handles the middle order with match finishing innings. In the bowling line, LSG will look up to Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur and Digvesh Singh to take on the fast bowling department.
