Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced each other 7 times since LSG entered the IPL in 2022. The rivalry stands evenly poised with both teams winning 3 matches each, while one match was abandoned.
The most recent encounter on May 19, 2025 at Lucknow was a knockout blow for LSG. SRH chased down 206 runs with 10 balls to spare, winning by 6 wickets.
Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 59 off just 20 balls set up the chase perfectly. His 18-ball fifty included 4 consecutive sixes off Ravi Bishnoi in one over.
Mitchell Marsh (65) and Aiden Markram (61) had given LSG a strong 205/7. But SRH’s batting firepower proved too strong. This loss eliminated LSG from playoff contention while keeping SRH’s hopes alive.
Head-to-Head Record & Latest Match Score
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NR | Win % | Highest Score | Lowest Score |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 50% | 206/4 | 190/9 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 50% | 205/7 | 126/9 |
Latest Match Scorecard (May 19, 2025) – Match 61
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Toss: Sunrisers Hyderabad won and elected to field
- Result: SRH won by 6 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma (59 off 20 balls)
Lucknow Super Giants Innings: 205/7 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Mitchell Marsh | 65 | 38 | 7 | 4 | 171.05 | c Ishan Kishan b Harshal Patel |
| Aiden Markram | 61 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 160.52 | b Harshal Patel |
| Rishabh Pant (c)(wk) | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.66 | c & b Eshan Malinga |
| Nicholas Pooran | 45 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 173.07 | run out (Ishan Kishan) |
| Ayush Badoni | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | c Nitish Kumar Reddy b Eshan Malinga |
| Abdul Samad | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | b Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Shardul Thakur | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 | not out |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | not out |
| Extras | 13 (lb 2, wd 11) | |||||
| Total | 205/7 | 20.0 | 19 | 9 | 10.25 |
Did Not Bat: Digvesh Singh, Will O’Rourke, Akash Deep
Fall of Wickets: 115/1 (10.2 ov – Marsh), 129/2 (11.5 ov – Pant), 179/3 (16.5 ov – Markram), 190/4 (18.5 ov – Badoni), 194/5 (19.3 ov – Pooran), 199/6 (19.4 ov – Thakur), 199/7 (19.5 ov – Samad)
Key Partnership: 1st wicket – 115 runs (Marsh 65, Markram 50) in 62 balls
SRH Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 4s | 6s |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 | 4 | 2 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 9.75 | 3 | 2 |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 | 4 | 2 |
| Harsh Dubey | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 10.25 | 3 | 2 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 | 5 | 1 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings: 206/4 (18.2 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
| Atharva Taide | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 144.44 | c Digvesh Singh b Will O’Rourke |
| Abhishek Sharma | 59 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 295.00 | c Shardul Thakur b Digvesh Singh |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | 35 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 125.00 | b Digvesh Singh |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 47 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 167.85 | c Rishabh Pant b Shardul Thakur |
| Kamindu Mendis | 32* | 27 | 2 | 1 | 118.51 | not out (retired hurt) |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 | not out |
| Extras | 10 (lb 1, wd 9) | |||||
| Total | 206/4 | 18.2 | 17 | 10 | 11.24 |
Did Not Bat: Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
Fall of Wickets: 17/1 (1.4 ov – Taide), 99/2 (7.3 ov – Abhishek), 140/3 (11.3 ov – Kishan), 195/4 (17.3 ov – Klaasen)
Key Partnerships:
- 2nd wicket – 82 runs (Abhishek 46, Kishan 19) in 34 balls
- 4th wicket – 55 runs (Klaasen 29, Mendis 23) in 35 balls
LSG Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | 4s | 6s |
| Akash Deep | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11.00 | 3 | 2 |
| Will O’Rourke | 2.2 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 13.28 | 2 | 2 |
| Digvesh Singh | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 | 4 | 1 |
| Avesh Khan | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 26.00 | 0 | 4 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aiden Markram | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 | 2 | 0 |
Match Impact: Abhishek Sharma’s assault on Ravi Bishnoi (4 consecutive sixes in one over) swung the momentum completely toward SRH.
Latest Match: May 19, 2025 – Abhishek’s Blitzkrieg
This match meant everything for LSG. Win and stay alive in playoffs. Lose and go home. The pressure was suffocating.
LSG Innings: Marsh-Markram Masterclass
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bowl first. The decision made sense – dew was expected later in Lucknow.
Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram opened for LSG. Both batsmen were in sensational form throughout the season.
The powerplay was aggressive. They raced to 69/0 after 6 overs without losing a wicket. Boundaries flowed regularly.
The 50-run partnership came in just 25 balls. The 100-run partnership arrived in 54 balls. Both openers reached their fifties almost simultaneously.
Marsh scored 65 off 38 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes. His strike rate of 171.05 set the platform perfectly. He was dropped twice – on 57 by Ishan Kishan and on 65 by Harshal Patel.
Markram made 61 off 38 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 160.52. His timing was sublime.
When both fell in quick succession, LSG were 129/2 in 12 overs. Nicholas Pooran came in and played a trademark cameo – 45 off 26 balls with 6 fours and 1 six.
But LSG couldn’t capitalize on their brilliant start. They lost 5 wickets for 76 runs in the last 8 overs. From 129/2, they collapsed to 205/7.
Still, 205 looked competitive. LSG’s bowlers had defended similar totals before.
SRH Chase: Abhishek’s Rampage
Atharva Taide opened with Abhishek Sharma. The young Maharashtra opener started aggressively, hitting 3 fours in his 13 off 9 balls before Will O’Rourke dismissed him.
SRH were 17/1 after 1.4 overs. LSG had an opening.
Then came Abhishek Sharma’s show. He demolished LSG’s bowling attack.
Ishan Kishan joined him. The pair added 82 runs for the 2nd wicket in just 34 balls. But it was Abhishek’s show all the way.
He reached his fifty in just 18 balls. The 50-run partnership with Kishan came in 22 balls.
The Bishnoi Over:
Ravi Bishnoi came on to bowl the 7th over. Abhishek was on 35 off 14 balls. What happened next was carnage.
- Ball 1: SIX over long-on
- Ball 2: SIX over mid-wicket
- Ball 3: SIX over long-off
- Ball 4: SIX over deep mid-wicket
Four consecutive sixes! 24 runs off 4 balls. The over went for 26 runs in total.
Abhishek was caught next over for 59 off 20 balls. His strike rate of 295.00 was extraordinary. He hit 4 fours and 6 sixes.
SRH were 99/2 after 7.3 overs, needing 107 from 75 balls. The match was already tilting toward them.
Ishan Kishan (35 off 28) and Heinrich Klaasen (47 off 28) continued the assault. Kamindu Mendis contributed 32* off 27 balls before retiring hurt with a hamstring injury.
SRH reached the target with 10 balls to spare. The 6-wicket victory eliminated LSG from playoffs while keeping their own hopes alive.
Match 1: April 11, 2022 – The First Meeting
- SRH 169/6 (20) beat LSG 157/7 (20) by 12 runs
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
This was LSG’s inaugural season. SRH batted first and posted 169/6. Rahul Tripathi (44) and Nicholas Pooran (34 for SRH) top-scored.
LSG’s chase started well. Quinton de Kock scored 26 and KL Rahul made 25. But middle-order collapse cost them.
Deepak Hooda’s 51 off 33 balls kept LSG in the hunt. But they fell short by 12 runs, finishing at 157/7.
T Natarajan took 2/26 for SRH in a disciplined bowling performance.
Match 2: May 8, 2022 – LSG’s First Victory
- LSG 168/6 (20) beat SRH 157/9 (20) by 12 runs (DLS)
- Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
This was a rain-affected match. LSG batted first and posted 168/6. KL Rahul (68) and Deepak Hooda (34) were the main contributors.
Rain interrupted SRH’s chase multiple times. The target was revised to 158 in 18 overs under DLS.
SRH finished at 157/9, falling short by 1 run. Kane Williamson scored 47 but lacked support.
Jason Holder took 3/26 for LSG in a match-winning spell.
Match 3: March 27, 2023 – LSG’s Bowling Masterclass
- SRH 190/9 (20) beat LSG 193/5 (16.1) by 5 wickets
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
SRH posted a competitive 190/9. Travis Head smashed 47 off 28 balls. Aniket Verma scored 36 off 13 balls with 5 sixes.
But Shardul Thakur destroyed SRH’s top order with 4/34. He dismissed Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Aniket Verma, and Mohammed Shami.
LSG chased down the target easily in 16.1 overs, winning by 5 wickets. Rishabh Pant (44), Mitchell Marsh (47), and Nicholas Pooran (40*) guided the chase.
Match 4: April 8, 2024 – Abandoned
- Match Abandoned without a ball bowled
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Rain washed out the entire match before it could start. Both teams shared one point each.
This was frustrating for both sides as they were fighting for playoff spots.
Match 5: May 15, 2024 – SRH’s Dominance
- SRH 182/9 (20) beat LSG 165 (19.3) by 17 runs
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (neutral venue)
SRH posted 182/9 despite losing wickets regularly. Travis Head (43) and Abdul Samad (37*) were key contributors.
LSG’s chase never got momentum. They lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 165 in 19.3 overs.
Pat Cummins took 3/28. Mayank Markande grabbed 2/31. LSG’s highest scorer was Nicholas Pooran (41).
Match 6: April 6, 2025 – Batting Paradise
- LSG 184/8 (20) beat SRH 179/6 (20) by 5 runs
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
LSG defended 184 in a high-scoring thriller. Rishabh Pant scored 67 off 38 balls. Mitchell Marsh added 45 off 29 balls.
SRH came close but fell 5 runs short. Travis Head (52) and Kamindu Mendis (48) kept them in the hunt.
Ravi Bishnoi’s 2/34 and Mohsin Khan’s 2/41 in death overs made the difference.
Key Stats & Records
- Highest Individual Score: Rishabh Pant 67 (LSG, 2025)
- Best Bowling Figures: Shardul Thakur 4/34 (LSG, 2023)
- Highest Team Total: SRH 206/4 (2025)
- Lowest Team Total: LSG 157/7 (2022)
- Fastest Fifty: Abhishek Sharma 18 balls (SRH, 2025)
Most Runs in Rivalry:
- Rishabh Pant (LSG): 178 runs at 44.50 average
- Travis Head (SRH): 162 runs at 40.50 average
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 157 runs at 39.25 average
Most Wickets:
- Shardul Thakur (LSG): 6 wickets at 26.16 average
- Pat Cummins (SRH): 5 wickets at 31.40 average
- Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): 4 wickets at 38.75 average
FAQs
Who has won more matches between LSG and SRH?
The rivalry is perfectly balanced at 3-3 in 6 completed matches. One match in 2024 was abandoned due to rain. Both teams have 50% win rate, making this one of IPL’s most evenly matched rivalries.
What is Abhishek Sharma’s fastest fifty against LSG?
Abhishek Sharma scored 50 runs off just 18 balls on May 19, 2025 at Lucknow. This is the fastest fifty in LSG vs SRH history. He finished with 59 off 20 balls, hitting 4 fours and 6 sixes including 4 consecutive sixes in one over off Ravi Bishnoi.
What is the highest successful chase in this rivalry?
SRH’s 206/4 in 18.2 overs on May 19, 2025 at Lucknow is the highest successful chase. They chased down LSG’s 205/7 with 10 balls to spare, winning by 6 wickets.
Who took 4 consecutive sixes in LSG vs SRH matches?
Abhishek Sharma hit 4 consecutive sixes off Ravi Bishnoi in the 7th over on May 19, 2025. The over went for 26 runs total, completely changing the momentum of the chase.
What was special about the May 19, 2025 match?
This match eliminated LSG from playoff contention. LSG needed to win to stay alive but lost by 6 wickets despite posting 205/7. Abhishek Sharma’s 18-ball fifty set up SRH’s successful chase.
Why This Rivalry Matters
This perfectly balanced 3-3 rivalry showcases modern T20 cricket at its best. Both teams prioritize aggressive batting and attacking cricket.
The matches consistently produce high scores. The average first innings total is 183 runs. Both teams have explosive batting lineups capable of chasing any target.
Individual battles add intrigue. Rishabh Pant vs Pat Cummins. Abhishek Sharma vs Ravi Bishnoi. Mitchell Marsh vs SRH’s pace attack. These contests within the larger game create compelling viewing.
Both teams represent new-age franchises building their identities. LSG entered in 2022. SRH underwent major rebuilding after 2021. Their rivalry symbolizes IPL’s evolving landscape.
As both teams continue developing their strategies and building stronger squads, expect more nail-biting finishes and record-breaking performances in future encounters.
