The excitement in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the seventh match of the tournament. The match is being played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on March 27, 2025.
Toss Update:
LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bat first against SRH. The decision comes considering the batting-friendly nature of the Hyderabad pitch, which tends to favor teams setting a target rather than chasing under lights.
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Speaking at the toss, Rishabh Pant said:
“The pitch looks good for batting, and we want to put a strong total on the board. Our team is well-balanced, and we are confident of putting up a good show.”
On the other hand, SRH captain Pat Cummins mentioned:
“We would have liked to bat first as well, but we have a solid bowling attack that can put pressure on them. Looking forward to a competitive game.”
Playing XIs for Both Teams:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (Captain), Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami,
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain/Wicketkeeper), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav
Match Preview:
Both teams are looking to secure an important win early in the season. Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely on their strong bowling lineup led by Pat Cummins, Mohammed Shami, and Harshal Patel, while their batting revolves around power-hitters like Travis Head and Ishan Kishan.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants boast a formidable batting order with the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and David Miller, supported by a balanced bowling attack featuring Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, and Shardul Thakur.
