Rishabh Pant will be eager to reset his faltering IPL campaign as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a crucial encounter on Monday.
LSG must win all their remaining three matches to keep their slim play-off hopes alive, needing not just victories but dominant ones to overcome a poor net run rate of -0.469.
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Pant, who fetched a record Rs 27 crore in the last IPL auction, has endured a torrid season, scoring just 128 runs in 11 games at an average of 12.80 and a strike rate below 100. With his name in contention for India’s Test vice-captaincy, the LSG skipper will be keen to deliver impactful performances to boost both his form and image.
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SRH, already out of play-off contention, will play for pride. Players like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ishan Kishan will look to gain form ahead of India A’s England tour, while Abhishek Sharma will aim to prove a point after his omission.
LSG will bank on Nicholas Pooran and openers Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh. Their bowling has struggled, with only Digvesh Rathi impressing. SRH’s in-form batting could exploit LSG's inconsistent attack in this do-or-die match.
LSG vs SRH: Pitch Report
The red soil pitch offers a well-balanced contest between bat and ball. With a hard, well-rolled surface, it promises pace and bounce for the fast bowlers and some grip for spinners, especially in the first half. Average scores hover around 190, but the large ground dimensions — 72m and 60m square, 78m straight — can keep totals in check. The pitch has been used before and should allow for free-flowing stroke play, especially for top-order batters. Given previous match trends, it may slightly assist spin early and become better under lights, making it a likely "win the toss and chase" scenario.
LSG vs SRH: Predicted XIs
Lucknow Super Giants predicted XI: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav
Impact Sub: Mitchell Marsh/Ravi Bishnoi
Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
Impact Sub: Travis Head/Mohammed Shami
LSG vs SRH: Lucknow Weather update
A hot and sunny day is expected in Lucknow on Monday, with temperatures peaking around 40°C and no chance of rain. Conditions will remain ideal for cricket throughout the evening. During game time (7–11 PM), the skies will stay clear, and temperatures will range between 34°C and 38°C. A light breeze and manageable humidity levels around 40% will ensure relatively comfortable playing conditions. Overall, weather is not expected to interrupt the match, and teams can look forward to a dry, warm evening under lights.
LSG vs SRH: Live Streaming details
The LSG vs SRH match will be played at the Ekana Cricket stadium, Lucknow. The match will start at 7:30 pm. The match will be telecasted on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar.
LSG vs SRH squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Smaran Ravichandran, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga.
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (wk/captain), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Shamar Joseph, Manimaran Siddharth, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Maharaj Singh, Arshin Kulkarni.
LSG must win all their remaining three matches to keep their slim play-off hopes alive, needing not just victories but dominant ones to overcome a poor net run rate of -0.469.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Pant, who fetched a record Rs 27 crore in the last IPL auction, has endured a torrid season, scoring just 128 runs in 11 games at an average of 12.80 and a strike rate below 100. With his name in contention for India’s Test vice-captaincy, the LSG skipper will be keen to deliver impactful performances to boost both his form and image.
Who's that IPL player?
SRH, already out of play-off contention, will play for pride. Players like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ishan Kishan will look to gain form ahead of India A’s England tour, while Abhishek Sharma will aim to prove a point after his omission.
LSG will bank on Nicholas Pooran and openers Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh. Their bowling has struggled, with only Digvesh Rathi impressing. SRH’s in-form batting could exploit LSG's inconsistent attack in this do-or-die match.
LSG vs SRH: Pitch Report
The red soil pitch offers a well-balanced contest between bat and ball. With a hard, well-rolled surface, it promises pace and bounce for the fast bowlers and some grip for spinners, especially in the first half. Average scores hover around 190, but the large ground dimensions — 72m and 60m square, 78m straight — can keep totals in check. The pitch has been used before and should allow for free-flowing stroke play, especially for top-order batters. Given previous match trends, it may slightly assist spin early and become better under lights, making it a likely "win the toss and chase" scenario.
LSG vs SRH: Predicted XIs
Lucknow Super Giants predicted XI: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav
Impact Sub: Mitchell Marsh/Ravi Bishnoi
Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga
Impact Sub: Travis Head/Mohammed Shami
LSG vs SRH: Lucknow Weather update
A hot and sunny day is expected in Lucknow on Monday, with temperatures peaking around 40°C and no chance of rain. Conditions will remain ideal for cricket throughout the evening. During game time (7–11 PM), the skies will stay clear, and temperatures will range between 34°C and 38°C. A light breeze and manageable humidity levels around 40% will ensure relatively comfortable playing conditions. Overall, weather is not expected to interrupt the match, and teams can look forward to a dry, warm evening under lights.
LSG vs SRH: Live Streaming details
The LSG vs SRH match will be played at the Ekana Cricket stadium, Lucknow. The match will start at 7:30 pm. The match will be telecasted on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar.
LSG vs SRH squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Smaran Ravichandran, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga.
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (wk/captain), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Shahbaz Ahmed, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Shamar Joseph, Manimaran Siddharth, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Maharaj Singh, Arshin Kulkarni.
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