This season was an exceptional one for both teams, showing that one point can make all the difference in IPL standings. LSG still needed an effective finisher and improvement of death bowling to maximize their results.
SRH finished sixth, overtaking LSG due to their superior play and net run rate, highlighting how crucial small margins are in the Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad standings.
| Match No. | Date | Venue | Result | Impact on Standings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 May 2025 | Ekana Stadium | SRH won by 12 runs | SRH jumped to 6th; LSG dropped to 7th due to NRR |
| 2 | 2024 Season | Hyderabad | LSG won by 7 wickets | LSG moved into top 4; SRH slipped to 8th |
| 3 | 2023 Season | Lucknow | SRH won by 5 runs | SRH improved NRR; LSG pushed to mid-table |
| 4 | 2023 Season | Hyderabad | LSG won by 10 runs | LSG strengthened playoff position |
| 5 | 2022 Season | Mumbai | LSG won by 12 runs | LSG rose to 3rd; SRH fell behind in points race |
LSG vs SRH
When they meet on 19 May at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, both SRH and LSG hope to secure one of four top spots in the IPL 2025 table.
Both sides have seen comparable success so far this season, having won five out of seven games while losing four contests each.
This game should be an action-packed thriller, with both teams possessing strong batting lineups. Ekana Stadium offers ideal conditions for batting; many chasers have come out victorious on numerous occasions due to this pitch’s favorable conditions for batsmen – thus, winning the toss and opting to bat first is recommended here.
Both teams have displayed flashes of brilliance this season, but their inability to close out close games has proven costly for each.
LSG heavily rely on Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh to lead their middle order while SRH are led by Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to keep their batting lineup going strong; unfortunately SRH have had difficulty with their death over bowling which has cost them crucial matches in recent times.
SRH are currently sixth on the IPL points table, with their poor net run-rate of -0.469 keeping them out of playoff contention.
But signs suggest they could soon start turning around their fortunes: Abhishek Sharma has recently shown impressive form while Aiden Markram has also shown some promising form at the crease.
LSG are finding it tough to sustain momentum following their difficult start to the season, winning three of six matches but having difficulty creating consistent performances.
They must win all remaining fixtures by big margin victories in order to have any chance at reaching the playoffs. They boast an experienced batting lineup led by Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head with Ishan Kishan and Kamindu Mendis providing support batting wise.
In bowling terms they boast Simarjeet Singh, Mohammed Shami Harshal Patel Zeeshan Ansari while New Zealander Will O’Rourke will also add extra depth.
Match Prediction
SRH’s win in this fixture’s opening match was crucial for their playoff aspirations, increasing their net run rate and keeping ahead of LSG in terms of net run rate. Again, this demonstrated how minute margins can make all the difference in IPL points races.
In 2025’s Indian Premier League points battle, both Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Scorchers (LSG) battled for sixth spot with each team having an edge due to their performance on league stage.
Although LSG edged ahead due to better league stage record, both have work left to do – for LSG it means greater consistency in middle order batting, improved death bowling under pressure, while for SRH it means creating more balanced bowling attack as well as improving fielding under spin conditions.
Points Table
The 2025 Indian Premier League season witnessed one of the closest points races ever. Teams were separated by just a few points and frequently split on performance differentials that could only be measured marginally. Sunrisers Hyderabad ended up sixth overall due to their superior run rate.
KL Rahul’s top-order batted often led close matches for them but their inability to complete tight chases or bowl under pressure cost them crucial points in some key matches.
RCB won their opening match against LSG to secure their place in Qualifier 1, finishing second only to Punjab Kings on net run rate and earning 19 points during league play. Now RCB will face their table-topping opponents Punjab Kings in Eliminator play.
Delhi Capitals narrowly missed out on playoff contention, finishing the league phase in fifth position with 15 points. They remain competitive for one of two final spots but must improve their consistency moving forward if they wish to catch LSG and secure them both.
LSG struggled under pressure, managing only five victories from 12 matches with a negative net run rate; their inability to perform under pressure, along with overreliance on key players will likely remain their biggest liabilities moving forward – something to keep an eye on and potentially impact Orange Cap and Purple Cap races as midtable battles will unfold throughout this season – don’t miss it!
Live Streaming
The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (LSG) was one of the closest matches this season, tied on points before SRH eventually prevailed due to superior play and an increased net run rate.
It demonstrated how even small differences can make an enormous impactful difference during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
Willow TV will stream the game live in the United States and Fubo in Canada; both streaming options offer livestreams that can be accessed using mobile devices. Game time in Lucknow, India should begin around 7:30 p.m. local time.
This match will be an important one for both sides, especially LSG who have struggled this season but must win their remaining three matches to qualify for playoffs.
Their batting has been inconsistent while death-over bowling remains problematic – though with Travis Head back, things should improve significantly for them.
SRH are doing everything they can to maintain their playoff chances, currently sitting seventh out of eleven matches with 10 points from 11.
A loss tonight would effectively end their chances of making the tournament. Their mix of international and domestic players, led by Rishabh Pant, has done them no harm – however Mayank Yadav’s injury has dealt them a devastating blow and they will now be joined by New Zealand bowler Will O’Rourke who will provide continuity from Mayank.
SRH have found a good balance with their other batsmen despite an inconsistent top order, including Nicholas Pooran and Abhishek Sharma who have both scored heavily for them, with Darren Bravo being impressive as an anchor player.
Bowlers Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi have been consistent performers while Jaydev Unadkat and Zeeshan Ansari’s contributions at death have further strengthened the team.