SRH vs LSG, IPL 2025: Today IPL match preview, Dream 11 picks, Head-to-Head stats

SRH vs LSG, IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants match preview, Dream 11 picks, Head-to-Head stats (AP Photo)

SRH vs LSG, IPL 2025: After their stupendous victory against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), the explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Thursday. SRH defeated the Royals in their IPL opener by 44 runs on Sunday, while LSG lost a thriller against the Delhi Capitals (DC) by one wicket on Monday.

Following a record-breaking 286-run assault, SRH are the favorites to defeat LSG, who lost their opening game by a slim margin despite scoring 209. SRH have assembled a strong batting team this season that can destroy opponents with constant hammering. Their approach is centered on a well-balanced bowling attack, an aggressive middle order, and explosive beginnings.

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The SRH bowling unit conceded 242 runs in 20 overs while successfully defending a huge target. They need to execute better and tighten their lines.

LSG have a formidable batting line-up, but they need to improve their match-finishing capabilities. Their bowling attack is a serious worry, particularly as important pacers are out with injuries.

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In their opening game against DC, LSG scored 209/8, but if they hadn't experienced a middle-order collapse, they could have easily crossed the 220-run mark. The bowling unit of LSG failed to defend 210 runs after collapsing under pressure against DC. Their vulnerability stems from the fact that they lack skilled pacers.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants: Head-to-Head

SRH and LSG have faced-off four times in the IPL and LSG hold the upper hand in head-to-head duels winning 3 matches, while losing only one.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants: What to expect

The settings are perfect for a thrilling contest without any weather disruptions, with beautiful skies and warm evening temperatures. Expect a dry, firm pitch that favors batsmen because of the clear skies and high temperatures. The conditions will favor power-hitters, potentially resulting in a high-scoring game.

In the second part of the game, spinners could come into play if the surface cracks or becomes dry. Because the pitch may slow down a little in the second innings, teams should bat first after winning the toss. Pace and bounce will be available in early on, but as the game goes on, bowlers will need variations.

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Throughout the contest, spinners will be successful if there is little dew. Teams could use wrist spinners more. A total of over 180 could be a par score because the pitch is predicted to be batting-friendly.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants: Dream 11 picks

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh

Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, Mohsin Khan