The 7th match of IPL 2025 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was a high-scoring encounter held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on March 27, 2025. LSG won the toss and decided to bowl first, a decision that worked in their favor as they secured a convincing win by 5 wickets.
SRH Batting Performance
Batting first, SRH posted a competitive total of 190/9 in 20 overs. Their innings had some key highlights:
- Travis Head played a brilliant knock, scoring 47 runs off 28 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed 32 runs off 28 balls.
- Aniket Verma added a valuable 36 runs in 30 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes.
- Heinrich Klaasen played a quick cameo of 26 runs in 17 balls.
- Despite these efforts, SRH struggled to build partnerships, losing wickets at crucial moments.
LSG’s Exceptional Bowling Display
LSG bowlers did a fantastic job in restricting SRH:
- Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 wickets for 34 runs.
- Prince Yadav made a crucial impact, dismissing Travis Head early.
- Digvesh Rathi and Ravi Bishnoi also chipped in with important wickets.
- Avesh Khan provided crucial breakthroughs at the right moments.
LSG’s Dominant Chase
Chasing 191, LSG batters put up a spectacular show and reached the target in just 16.1 overs with 5 wickets in hand.
- Mitchell Marsh played an outstanding knock, scoring 52 runs off 31 balls.
- Nicholas Pooran was the star of the innings with a powerful 70 off just 26 balls, smashing 6 fours and 6 sixes.
- David Miller played a crucial finishing role with an unbeaten 37 runs off 20 balls.
- Abdul Samad remained not out with 22 runs off 8 balls, ensuring LSG’s comfortable win.
Key Moments of LSG’s Chase
- Early setback: LSG lost Aiden Markram early for just 4 runs.
- Powerful hitting: Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh built a strong partnership to take control.
- Finishing touch: David Miller and Abdul Samad ensured a quick finish with aggressive batting.
Conclusion
LSG showcased their dominance in this match, with an explosive batting performance and disciplined bowling. Their ability to chase a big total in just 16.1 overs highlights their strength as a top contender in IPL 2025.
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