LSG Crush SRH by 5 Wickets in Dominant Chase – IPL 2025 Match 7
In a thrilling encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a comfortable 5-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with 23 balls to spare. LSG’s aggressive batting display, led by Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 70 off 26 balls, overshadowed SRH’s fighting total of 190/9.
Toss and Match Summary
LSG won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that proved beneficial as their bowlers controlled the game despite some late fireworks from SRH. SRH’s innings had its moments, but LSG’s batting lineup chased the target with authority, sealing the game in just 16.1 overs.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Batting Performance
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, SRH managed to put up 190/9 in 20 overs, thanks to contributions from Travis Head (47 off 28), Abhishek Verma (36 off 13), and Pat Cummins (18 off 4). However, Shardul Thakur (4/34) and Prince Yadav (1/26) kept the pressure on.
Key SRH Batting Performances
• Travis Head – 47 (28) | 5×4, 3×6 | S/R: 167.86
• Nitish Kumar Reddy – 32 (28) | 2×4, 0x6 | S/R: 114.29
• Heinrich Klaasen – 26 (17) | 2×4, 1×6 | S/R: 152.94
• Abhishek Verma – 36 (13) | 0x4, 5×6 | S/R: 276.92
• Pat Cummins – 18 (4) | 0x4, 3×6 | S/R: 450.00
SRH’s biggest setback was the early collapse, losing Ishan Kishan (0) and Abhishek Sharma (6) within the first three overs. Head provided some stability, but wickets kept falling. A late onslaught from Cummins and Verma ensured they reached a competitive total.
Fall of Wickets (SRH)
15/1 (A. Sharma, 2.1 ov) · 15/2 (I. Kishan, 2.2 ov) · 76/3 (T. Head, 7.3 ov) · 110/4 (H. Klaasen, 11.6 ov) · 128/5 (N. K. Reddy, 14.1 ov) · 156/6 (A. Verma, 15.6 ov) · 156/7 (A. Manohar, 16.2 ov) · 176/8 (P. Cummins, 17.3 ov) · 181/9 (M. Shami, 18.3 ov)
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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Batting Performance
LSG’s chase was dominated by Nicholas Pooran, whose stunning 70 off 26 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes) took the game away from SRH. Mitchell Marsh (52 off 31) also played a crucial role, while Abdul Samad (22 off 8) finished the chase in style.
Key LSG Batting Performances
• Nicholas Pooran – 70 (26) | 6×4, 6×6 | S/R: 269.23
• Mitchell Marsh – 52 (31) | 7×4, 2×6 | S/R: 167.74
• Abdul Samad – 22 (8) | 2×4, 2×6 | S/R: 275.00
• David Miller – 13* (7) | 2×4, 0x6 | S/R: 185.71
LSG lost Aiden Markram early (1 off 4), but a 116-run partnership between Pooran and Marsh put them in the driver’s seat. Even after Pooran’s dismissal, Samad and Miller finished the game without any pressure.
Fall of Wickets (LSG)
4/1 (A. Markram, 1.3 ov) · 120/2 (N. Pooran, 8.4 ov) · 138/3 (M. Marsh, 10.5 ov) · 154/4 (A. Badoni, 12.6 ov) · 164/5 (R. Pant, 14.1 ov)
Bowling Performances
Best Bowlers for LSG
• Shardul Thakur – 4/34 (4)
• Ravi Bishnoi – 1/28 (4)
• Prince Yadav – 1/26 (3)
Best Bowlers for SRH
• Pat Cummins – 2/35 (4)
• Mohammed Shami – 1/37 (3)
• Harshal Patel – 1/30 (3.1)
• Adam Zampa – 1/22 (3)
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Match Result and Conclusion
Lucknow Super Giants successfully chased 191 in just 16.1 overs, winning by 5 wickets. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive knock was the highlight of the match, while Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket haul restricted SRH from posting a bigger total.
This victory strengthens LSG’s position in IPL 2025, while SRH will look to bounce back in their next game.
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