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IPL 2025 Match 7: SRH vs LSG – Who’s Got the Edge?
The 7th match of IPL 2025 features an exciting clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. With both teams looking to climb the points table early in the season, we break down the match prediction, key players, and probable outcomes.
Match Details
The IPL 2025 rolls into its 7th match tonight, with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. It’s early days, but both sides are hungry to stack points.
- Date: March 27, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Live: JioCinema & Star Sports Network
SRH vs LSG: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 4
- SRH Won: 1
- LSG Won: 3
- No Result: 0
Last clash in IPL 2024? SRH smoked LSG by 10 wickets in Hyderabad—chased 166 in 9.4 overs. LSG still leads the rivalry, but SRH’s got momentum at home.
Pitch Report & Conditions
- Surface: A batter’s paradise—flat, true bounce, runs pile up fast. Spinners might sneak in late.
- Avg. 1st Innings Score: 190-200—last game here hit 286.
- Toss Factor: Chasing’s king—43 wins vs. 35 batting first in 78 games.
- Weather: Clear, 30°C, sticky with 50-60% humidity—no rain on the cards.
Predicted Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Aniket Verma
- Abhinav Manohar
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Harshal Patel
- Mohammed Shami
- Simarjeet Singh
Impact Sub: Adam Zampa
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Aiden Markram
- Mitchell Marsh
- Nicholas Pooran
- Rishabh Pant (C & WK)
- Ayush Badoni
- David Miller
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Shardul Thakur
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Avesh Khan
- Digvesh Rathi
Impact Sub: Manimaran Siddharth
Key Players to Watch
SRH’s Game-Changers
- Travis Head: Smashed 67 off 31 in SRH’s opener—powerplay beast.
- Pat Cummins: Captain and clutch bowler—middle-over sting could slow LSG.
- Heinrich Klaasen: Middle-order hammer—strike rate’s a nightmare for bowlers.
LSG’s Match-Winners
- Nicholas Pooran: Blasted 75 off 30 last game—can flip a chase.
- Ravi Bishnoi: Spin wizard—middle-over wickets are his jam.
- Mitchell Marsh: Quick 72 vs. DC—pace and bat give LSG punch.
SRH vs LSG: Who Will Win?
Factors Favoring SRH
- Home crowd and a pitch tailor-made for their big hitters.
- Bowling depth—Shami, Cummins, Patel can lock down overs.
- Hot start—286/6 vs. RR shows they’re firing.
Factors Favoring LSG
- Batting lineup’s stacked—Pooran, Pant, Marsh can match SRH’s fireworks.
- Historical edge—3-1 over SRH in past meetings.
- Bounce-back vibe—LSG’s itching to fix their DC loss.
Predicted Outcome
SRH’s got a 55-45 edge tonight. Home advantage and that insane batting form—286 last week—tilt it their way. LSG’s got the muscle to fight, but their bowling’s shaky against Hyderabad’s onslaught.
Our Verdict: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win a high-scorer.
Fantasy XI Tips
- Captain Picks: Travis Head, Nicholas Pooran
- Budget Picks: Nitish Reddy, Ayush Badoni
- Differential Choice: Harshal Patel
