Cricket Prediction | LSG vs SRH | IPL 2025 | Match 61 | May 19 – Is This Do-or-Die for LSG?

LSG vs SRH Match Analysis

With IPL 2025 entering the final lap, match 61 between the Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. 

They’ve been unpredictable as a plot twist, but when the willow sings, Lucknow dances. With power hitters and an evolving bowling core, they are trying to find consistency at a crucial time in the tournament. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by the ever-composed Pat Cummins, are showcasing a balanced outfit this season with a fearsome top order and a disciplined pace attack. Their aggressive intent with the bat, especially from Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, makes them one of the most feared batting sides. 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Team Preview & Squads

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant, returning to full-time captaincy duties, has been the spark LSG needed in tight situations. Known for his bold strokeplay and fearless leadership, Pant brings experience and charisma. His presence behind the stumps and in front of the camera continues to inspire his teammates.

Pant sets the tone, Pooran breaks the beat, and Badoni turns singles into symphonies. Add Miller’s steel nerve in the middle. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, Juyal and Arshin roll in, youth with a side of chaos, not backups but plot twists waiting to happen.

LSG’s bowling features a solid mix of youth and experience with Ravi Bishnoi leading the spin charge and Shardul Thakur offering all-round versatility. The pace attack has options like Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, and Rajvardhan Hangargekar, who can exploit home conditions well. 

LSG faced off against Punjab Kings again in Dharamsala on May 4 after their prior competition a number of months before. Facing a mammoth chase, past 230, Lucknow was unable to do much on a day when the bowlers had been hammered around, with PBKS amassing 236/5. LSG could only put on 199/7 in their 20 overs, losing the game by 37 runs. 

Lucknow Super Giants Squad

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant (C) (Wk), Aryan Juyal, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Akash Singh, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Himmat Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Will O’Rourke, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Manimaran Siddharth, Shardul Thakur

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Pat Cummins, Australia’s captain who won the World Cup, offers calm leadership and a winning mindset to SRH. His tactical thinking and skills to contribute with both bat and ball make him a terrific asset. 

SRH’s batting will be explosive from top to bottom; Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma will begin the fireworks at the top. Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan will provide stability and acceleration through the middle while finishers Nitish Kumar Reddy and Kamindu Mendis will deliver the finishing touches.

With a pace attack that is led by Mohammed Shami and Pat Cummins, SRH offers an experience and wicket-taking risk in the powerplay. Its wrist spin meets mind games — Chahar confuses the bat, Harshal confuses the brain. 

The Gujarat Titans batted first and innings began for the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers under pressure in a 245 run innings. The Gujarat Titans finished with 224 runs off 1 3 wickets. The Sunrisers Hyderabad chased 90 runs for the loss of 4 wickets to be loss by 38 runs. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Pat Cummins (C), Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (Wk), Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Harsh Dubey, Travis Head, Eshan Malinga, Abhinav Manohar, Kamindu Mendis, Mohammed Shami, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Sachin Baby, Simarjeet Singh, Atharva Taide, Jaydev Unadkat, Aniket Verma, Zeeshan Ansari

LSG vs SRH Outfield Report

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The Lucknow pitch has shown two-faced behavior throughout the season—slightly sluggish early on but assisting stroke-makers as the ball gets older. Spinners will enjoy the grip, but pacers with cutters will be key. Batting first can be tricky, with teams often preferring to chase under lights.

May evenings in Lucknow are warm and quite humid, with temperatures around 32°C at the start of the match and falling to 27°C later on. Rain’s RSVP is a no, but dew might just sneak in for the nightcap.

The average first-innings score at this venue is around 165, though teams have pushed past 190 on good batting days. Chasing sides have had more success, thanks to dew and better read of conditions. 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

LSG has historically held the upper hand against SRH in their recent encounters, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. 

LSG vs SRH Prediction

According to cricket analysts Lucknow Super Giants have a 53% chance of Winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.