Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants have dominated SunRisers Hyderabad since 2022, winning four of their five IPL encounters. When the teams clash on Monday at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium — their first meeting since the IPL’s resumption — LSG will hold the proverbial psychological edge. Currently in the hunt for a playoff spot, LSG must win all three of their remaining matches, starting with this crucial tie against an already-eliminated SRH side.
However, LSG’s performance at home has been inconsistent, with three losses in five games hampering their campaign. They currently sit seventh on the points table with 10 points. Among overseas players, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh , who started the season with aggressive knocks, have seen a dip in form. Skipper Rishabh Pant continues to underperform, and David Miller has yet to make a significant impact. Aiden Markram has been the most consistent with the bat. Indian youngsters Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad have shown promise in the middle order.
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In the bowling department, Avesh Khan has delivered crucial spells, while Shardul Thakur, despite a strong start, has lost rhythm and was dropped from recent games.
The pace unit suffered a blow when Mayank Yadav was ruled out yet again with a back injury. New Zealand’s William O’Rourke has joined as his replacement and is likely to debut against SRH. Prince Yadav and Akash Deep are also available for selection.
Who's that IPL player?
In spin, LSG’s Digvesh Rathi has shown promise, while Ravi Bishnoi has had a moderate season.
LSG will play SRH on a black soil pitch, where they’ve won twice — a stark contrast to their three defeats on red soil pitches. Notably, Rathi reached the ground nearly an hour before the rest of the team, accompanied by head coach Justin Langer and assistant coach Vijay Dahiya, to practice variations under the harsh afternoon sun — a routine he also followed ahead of the match against Punjab Kings.
SRH, despite boasting a formidable batting lineup, have bowed out of playoff contention. Now playing for pride, SRH will aim to finish the season on a high.
However, LSG’s performance at home has been inconsistent, with three losses in five games hampering their campaign. They currently sit seventh on the points table with 10 points. Among overseas players, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh , who started the season with aggressive knocks, have seen a dip in form. Skipper Rishabh Pant continues to underperform, and David Miller has yet to make a significant impact. Aiden Markram has been the most consistent with the bat. Indian youngsters Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad have shown promise in the middle order.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
In the bowling department, Avesh Khan has delivered crucial spells, while Shardul Thakur, despite a strong start, has lost rhythm and was dropped from recent games.
The pace unit suffered a blow when Mayank Yadav was ruled out yet again with a back injury. New Zealand’s William O’Rourke has joined as his replacement and is likely to debut against SRH. Prince Yadav and Akash Deep are also available for selection.
Who's that IPL player?
In spin, LSG’s Digvesh Rathi has shown promise, while Ravi Bishnoi has had a moderate season.
Caught in a spin-tastic session with the 🐐 pic.twitter.com/VPZG3iF1Li
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) May 18, 2025
LSG will play SRH on a black soil pitch, where they’ve won twice — a stark contrast to their three defeats on red soil pitches. Notably, Rathi reached the ground nearly an hour before the rest of the team, accompanied by head coach Justin Langer and assistant coach Vijay Dahiya, to practice variations under the harsh afternoon sun — a routine he also followed ahead of the match against Punjab Kings.
SRH, despite boasting a formidable batting lineup, have bowed out of playoff contention. Now playing for pride, SRH will aim to finish the season on a high.
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