IPL 2025 has started, and this will be the seventh match in which Sunrisers Hyderabad will clash with Lucknow Super Giants. SRH has won their first match of IPL against Rajasthan Royals, whereas LSG has lost their first match against Delhi Capitals. However, both teams are strong and have experienced players who can lead their teams towards the victory.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two dynamo will face each other.
Top 5 Key Player Battle Between SRH vs LSG of IPL Season 2025
1. Ishan Kishan vs Ravi Bishnoi
SRH’s new star Ishan Kishan has been defensive against the right-arm spin bowler Ravi Bishnoi, who is known for his leg break googly style. The opener Ishan has scored a total of 33 runs against Ravi Bishnoi and got bowled in every 10 to 15 balls. That means Ravi Bishnoi can trouble Ishan and can become a challenger bowler.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 133.3 | – |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 1.0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 2.0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 6.0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 80.0 | 12.0 |
| Total | 33 | 36 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 91.7 | 8.2 |
2. Abhishek Sharma vs Shardul Thakur
The opener and the power-hitter Abhishek Sharma has been defensive against the right-arm pace bowler Shardul Thakur, who is known for his consistency. Abhishek Sharma has only scored 16 runs against Shardul and got bowled twice.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 1.0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 233.3 | – |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 3.0 |
| Total | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 114.3 | 8.0 |
3. Rishabh Pant vs Mohammed Shami
The left-hand batsman and a wicket-keeper, Rishabh Pant has been defensive against the right-arm pace bowler Mohammed Shami who bowled at a speed of 141 KMPH. Talking about his performance against Mohammed Shami, he has only scored a total of 18 runs and with the highest of 10.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 300.0 | 6.0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | – |
| 2021 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 111.1 | – |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | – |
| Total | 18 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 128.6 | 18.0 |
4. Nicholas Pooran vs Harshal Patel
The West Indies left-hand batsman, Nicholas Pooran has been defensive against the right-arm pace bowler Harshal Patel. Talking about his performance, he faced Harshal in 2022, and as of now, he has scored a total of 28 runs and with the highest score of 17.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | – |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 233.3 | – |
| 2023 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 425.0 | – |
| 2024 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | – |
| Total | 28 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 186.7 | – |
5. Travis Head vs Ravi Bishnoi
The opener and the nightmare for every bowler, Travis Head had a good record against the right-arm spin bowler Ravi Bishnoi, who is currently playing for LSG. Talking about his performance, Travis faced Ravi in 2024, and as of now he only scored 21 by occupying 8 balls.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 262.5 | – |
| Total | 21 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 262.5 | – |
In conclusion, the seventh match between SRH vs LSG will promise to be thrilling and a cricket cinema full of action and drama. The player battle between this match will be important to watch, as Ishan Kishan will play against Ravi Bishnoi, who is known for spin bowling. Additionally, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head will play against LSG’s bowlers who have already left their mark in the first match of IPL.
