LSG vs SRH IPL 2025 Match Preview: A new match of IPL 2025 will be played between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on May 19, 2025.
Lucknow Super Giants, led by captain Rishabh Pant, are aiming for a playoff spot, while Pat Cummins’ SRH, already out of the playoff race, want a strong finish and a respectable win.
In this article, we’ve shared the LSG vs SRH IPL 2025 Match Preview with you guys, including the expected playing XI, team predictions, and head-to-head records. So let’s start this article.
LSG vs SRH IPL 2025 Match Preview – Expected Playing XI
LSG: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi. Mayank Yadav may replace Akash Deep if fit.
SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga. Jaydev Unadkat is absent.
Head-to-Head Record
LSG vs SRH have faced each other five times in IPL history, with Lucknow leading 3-2. However, SRH won their last clash in 2024 by 10 wickets in Hyderabad, chasing 166 runs in just 9.4 overs.
At Ekana Stadium, Lucknow won their only meeting in 2023 by 5 wickets.
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Ekana Stadium is slow with low bounce, favouring spinners and batters who play controlled, slower shots. In 19 IPL matches, teams batting first have won 8 times, while chasing teams have won 10, with one no-result.
The average first-innings score is around 170 runs. In IPL 2025, higher scores have been seen, with 181 runs chased successfully. A score of 180–190 is considered safe, and dew in the evening slightly helps chasers, so the toss winner is likely to bowl first.
Weather Forecast
On May 19, 2025, Lucknow’s weather is expected to be clear with no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match. The temperature will start at 38°C and drop to 33°C by 11:00 PM.
Humidity will range between 31% and 46%, and the dew factor is expected to be minimal, providing ideal conditions for players and fans.
Dream11 Best Team
- Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran (LSG, Vice-Captain), Heinrich Klaasen (SRH), Rishabh Pant (LSG)
- Batters: Travis Head (SRH, Captain), Abhishek Sharma (SRH), Aiden Markram (LSG)
- All-rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH), Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
- Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi (LSG), Mohammed Shami (SRH), Avesh Khan (LSG)
LSG vs SRH IPL 2025 Match Prediction
LSG vs SRH : Lucknow Super Giants are fifth in the points table with 10 points from 12 matches (5 wins, seven losses) and a net run rate of -0.46. They need a big victory to boost their net run rate and keep playoff hopes alive.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, already eliminated, have four wins and eight losses in 12 matches and aim to end the season respectably.
LSG’s strong batting lineup, including Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, and Aiden Markram, faces SRH’s aggressive batters like Travis Head and Ishan Kishan.
The slow Ekana pitch may hinder SRH’s aggressive style, giving LSG an advantage. LSG are favoured to win due to their batting depth and home conditions.