The IPL 2025 action heats up as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 27 at 7:30 PM IST. The clash unfolds at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, where the home team aims to build on their opening victory. SRH kicked off their campaign with a commanding 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals, riding high on Ishan Kishan’s spectacular century (106) and Travis Head’s valuable 67.
Their batting firepower was on full display, and they’ll be eager to replicate that against LSG. On the flip side, Lucknow Super Giants endured a heartbreaking one-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals in their opener. Despite the valiant efforts of Mitchell Marsh (72) and Nicholas Pooran (75), LSG fell just short.
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The team will be itching to bounce back and secure their first win. Historically, LSG has a slight edge over SRH, winning three of their last four encounters. One of the intriguing battles to watch will be between Pooran and SRH’s leg-spinner Adam Zampa.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Nicholas Pooran, known for dismantling spin attacks, has struggled against Adam Zampa, managing just 38 runs off 36 balls while getting dismissed twice. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Pat Cummins turn to Zampa when the explosive left-hander steps in. Meanwhile, SRH’s bowlers must be cautious against Mitchell Marsh. In their previous game, DC learned the hard way how lethal Marsh can be against short-pitched deliveries. SRH’s strategy against him could be pivotal.
Probable XII: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG will also be bolstered by the return of Avesh Khan, who looked sharp in the nets, even troubling skipper Rishabh Pant with his pace. He might replace Manimaran Sidharth in the playing XI. Akash Deep and Mayank Yadav remain unavailable.
On the bowling front, Shardul Thakur has consistently troubled Abhishek Sharma, dismissing him twice in just 14 deliveries. However, Thakur must be wary of Ishan Kishan, whose explosive approach can turn the game on its head.With match-winners on both sides, this game promises to be a thrilling contest filled with intense battles and tactical showdowns.
Probable XII: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Heinrich Klaasen, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Ishan Kishan, Travis Head (c), Mitchell Marsh, Abhishek Sharma (vc), Aiden Markram, K Nitish Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Heinrich Klaasen, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Ishan Kishan (c), Travis Head, David Miller, Mitchell Marsh, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, K Nitish Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel
