Cricket Highlights, March 27: IPL 2025 (7th Match) – SRH vs LSG

SRH vs LSG (7th Match) – Highlights

The 7th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 saw an electrifying encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. In a game filled with fireworks and dramatic moments, LSG emerged victorious, chasing down 191 runs with ease to win by five wickets with 23 balls to spare. The standout performer of the match was Shardul Thakur, whose exceptional bowling performance earned him both the Player of the Match award and Cricinfo’s MVP recognition.

Opting to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a shaky start as they lost Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan in quick succession. Travis Head provided stability and counter-attacked with a brisk 47 off 28 balls, striking five boundaries and three sixes before falling to Prince Yadav. Nitish Kumar Reddy played a composed innings, scoring 32 runs off 28 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen kept the momentum alive with a quick 26 before an unfortunate run-out halted his progress.

Aniket Verma provided the late flourish for SRH, smashing 36 off just 13 balls, including five towering sixes, showcasing his power-hitting ability. Captain Pat Cummins played a brief cameo, hammering 18 runs off just four balls with three sixes. However, SRH struggled to maintain partnerships and lost wickets at crucial moments. Shardul Thakur was the wrecker-in-chief for LSG, claiming four wickets for 34 runs, including the crucial dismissals of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Abhinav Manohar, and Mohammed Shami. LSG’s disciplined bowling attack restricted SRH to 190/9 in their 20 overs.

Chasing a target of 191, Lucknow Super Giants had an early hiccup as Aiden Markram fell cheaply to Mohammed Shami for just 1. However, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran took charge, stitching together a blistering partnership. Marsh played a well-structured innings, scoring 52 off 31 balls with seven boundaries and two sixes, anchoring the chase in the early stages.

The game truly turned in LSG’s favor when Nicholas Pooran stepped onto the field. The West Indian power-hitter played a breathtaking knock, hammering 70 off just 26 balls, laced with six fours and six maximums, taking apart the SRH bowlers with his brutal hitting. His knock ensured that LSG raced ahead in the chase, putting them in a commanding position.

While Pat Cummins managed to remove Pooran, the damage had already been done. Rishabh Pant and Ayush Badoni chipped in with minor contributions before Abdul Samad’s explosive unbeaten 22 off eight balls ensured that LSG reached the target comfortably. David Miller also played his part with an unbeaten 13 off seven balls, sealing the victory in just 16.1 overs.

SRH’s bowling unit had a tough day as their bowlers struggled to contain the aggressive LSG batters. Pat Cummins was the most effective bowler, picking up 2/29 in his three overs. Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, and Adam Zampa managed one wicket each, but the rest of the attack was taken to the cleaners. Simarjeet Singh and Abhishek Sharma were expensive, while Ishan Kishan’s brief bowling attempt also went for runs. Despite their efforts, SRH failed to stop LSG’s relentless pursuit of the target.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Scoreboard

Sunrisers Hyderabad – 190/9 (20)

Lucknow Super Giants – 193/5 (16.1/20)

Result – LSG won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Shardul Thakur

SRH vs LSG Playing Eleven

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa

Lucknow Super Giants

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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