IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants Crush Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 Wickets

SRH vs LSG IPL 2025 7th Match:

In the 7th match of IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with a dominant 5-wicket victory at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, on March 27, 2025. LSG chased down the target of 191 runs in just 16.2 overs, powered by an explosive innings from Nicholas Pooran and a solid contribution from Mitchell Marsh.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings: Strong Start but Middle Order Falters

After being put to bat by LSG, Sunrisers Hyderabad had an aggressive start but struggled to maintain momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals.

Travis Head led the charge, scoring 47 off 28 balls, including 5 boundaries and 3 sixes, before getting dismissed by Prince Yadav. Nitish Kumar Reddy provided stability in the middle, contributing 32 off 28 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen added 26 off 17 balls with 2 boundaries and 1 six before being run out by Prince Yadav.

The standout performance came from Aniket Verma, who smashed 36 runs off just 13 balls, hitting 5 sixes in his quickfire knock. Pat Cummins (c), however, struggled, scoring 18 off 40 balls, hitting 3 sixes, before falling to Shardul Thakur.

Despite some late contributions, SRH finished at 190/9 in their 20 overs.

SRH Fall of Wickets:

• 1-15 (Abhishek Sharma, 2.1 ov) – by Thakur

• 2-15 (Ishan Kishan, 2.2 ov) – by Thakur

• 3-76 (Travis Head, 7.3 ov) – by Prince Yadav

• 4-110 (Heinrich Klaasen, 11.6 ov) – Runout by Prince Yadav

• 5-128 (Nitish Kumar Reddy, 14.1 ov) – by Thakur

• 6-156 (Aniket Verma, 15.6 ov) – by Rathi

• 7-156 (Abhinav Manohar, 16.2 ov) – by Bishnoi

• 8-176 (Pat Cummins, 17.3 ov) – by Thakur

• 9-181 (Mohammed Shami, 18.3 ov) – by Johnson

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Lucknow Super Giants Bowling: Shardul Thakur Shines

Shardul Thakur was the star bowler for LSG, delivering a match-winning performance by taking 4 wickets for 34 runs in 4 overs. He dismissed key batters at crucial junctures, restricting SRH from capitalizing on their strong start.

LSG Bowling Highlights:

• Shardul Thakur: 4 overs, 34 runs, 4 wickets

• Prince Yadav: 4 overs, 29 runs, 1 wicket

• Avesh Khan: 4 overs, 45 runs, 1 wicket

• Digvesh Rathi: 4 overs, 40 runs, 1 wicket

• Ravi Bishnoi: 4 overs, 42 runs, 1 wicket

Lucknow Super Giants Innings: Pooran and Marsh Steal the Show

Chasing 191, LSG came out with an aggressive intent. Nicholas Pooran stole the show with a breathtaking knock of 70 off just 26 balls, smashing 6 fours and 6 sixes. He shared a match-winning partnership of 116 runs off 37 balls with Mitchell Marsh, who contributed a steady 52 off 31 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes.

Aiden Markram fell early for just 4 runs, but the middle order held firm. Rishabh Pant (c) chipped in with 15 off 15 balls, while David Miller (13 off 7 balls) and Abdul Samad (22 off 8 balls) finished the chase comfortably. Samad’s quick cameo included 2 fours and 2 sixes, while Miller anchored the end with 2 boundaries.

LSG Fall of Wickets:

• 1-4 (Aiden Markram, 1.3 ov) – by Simarjeet Singh

• 2-120 (Nicholas Pooran, 8.4 ov) – by Zampa

• 3-138 (Mitchell Marsh, 10.5 ov) – by Cummins

• 4-154 (Ayush Badoni, 12.6 ov) – by Chahal

• 5-164 (Rishabh Pant, 14.1 ov) – by Jurel

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Key Moments That Defined the Match

✅ Pooran’s Power Hitting: His explosive 70 off 26 balls changed the momentum entirely.
✅ Marsh’s Steady Knock: His composed 52 ensured that LSG stayed ahead in the chase.
✅ Shardul Thakur’s 4-Wicket Haul: Thakur’s breakthroughs kept SRH in check during the death overs.

Final Thoughts About SRH vs LSG IPL 2025 7th Match

Lucknow Super Giants showcased an all-round performance, comfortably chasing down the target with 5 wickets in hand and 22 balls to spare. Nicholas Pooran’s blistering knock and Shardul Thakur’s impressive bowling were the highlights of the match. Sunrisers Hyderabad will need to reassess their bowling strategies as they aim to bounce back in the next game.

✅ Result: LSG won by 5 wickets.
🏏 Player of the Match: Shardul Thakur for his 4-wicket haul.

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