Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants: IPL 2025, Match 7 – Full Analysis and Prediction

Hi cricket fans! The excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is at its peak and now it is the turn of the seventh match of the season, in which Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face each other. This match will be played on 27 March 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. So let’s understand every information related to this match in easy language so that you can enjoy it to the fullest!

Match time and place

When: 27 March 2025, Thursday
Where: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Time: 7:30 PM (IST)

This match will be played in the evening, which gives a great opportunity for fans to watch it on TV or in the stadium. This ground in Hyderabad is considered a batsman’s paradise, so we can see big scores and a rain of fours and sixes.

Latest form of both the teams

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Sunrisers have started this season with a bang. In their first match against Rajasthan Royals, they scored the second-highest score in IPL history (286/6) and won by 44 runs. Led by team captain Pat Cummins, SRH’s batting was very aggressive. Travis Head (67 runs, 31 balls), Ishan Kishan (106 not out), and Heinrich Klaasen (80 not out) showed that they can destroy any bowling. Mohammed Shami and Harshal Patel also did wonders in bowling. SRH is currently at the top of the points table and would like to maintain their winning streak.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

On the other hand, Lucknow did not have a good start. They lost by 1 wicket against Delhi Capitals in their first match. LSG batted first and scored 209/8, with Mitchell Marsh (72 runs) and Nicholas Pooran (75 runs) scoring brilliant half-centuries. But in bowling, they could not stop Delhi and lost in the last over. Captain Rishabh Pant will learn from this defeat and try to make a comeback against Hyderabad.

Probable playing XI of both the teams

Sunrisers Hyderabad

1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Travis Head
3. Ishan Kishan
4. Nitish Kumar Reddy
5. Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper)
6. Abhinav Manohar
7. Aniket Verma
8. Pat Cummins (captain)
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Adam Zampa

Lucknow Super Giants

1. Mitchell Marsh
2. Aiden Markram
3. Nicholas Pooran
4. Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper)
5. David Miller
6. Ayush Badoni
7. Shahbaz Ahmed
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Ravi Bishnoi
10. Manimaran Siddharth
11. Digvesh Singh

Note: These are the probable teams, which are based on past performance and strategy. Changes are possible in the actual playing XI.

Pitch and weather report

Pitch

The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium pitch is a batsman’s paradise. The ball comes on to the bat nicely and big scores are made. In the last match, SRH scored 286 runs here, so once again a high-scoring game is expected. Spinners may get some help, but fast bowlers may have to work hard.

Weather

The weather is expected to be clear in Hyderabad on March 27. The temperature will be between 25-30 degrees Celsius and there is no chance of rain. That is, the entire match will be played without interruption.

Key players to watch

For SRH

Travis Head: His stormy innings (67 runs, 31 balls) in the first match has warned the LSG bowlers.

Ishan Kishan: He is in great form with an unbeaten innings of 106 runs.

Pat Cummins: As captain, he will play an important role in strategy and bowling.

For LSG

Nicholas Pooran: With an innings of 75 runs, he is the backbone of the team’s batting.

Mitchell Marsh: As an all-rounder, he can do wonders with both bat and ball.

Ravi Bishnoi: As a spinner, he will be responsible for stopping SRH’s big hitters.

What do the statistics say?

In the matches played between SRH and LSG so far, SRH has had the upper hand.
SRH has a great record in Hyderabad, especially they dominate this ground.
LSG also lost against SRH in the last season, when SRH scored 277 runs.

Who will win?

SRH looks like a favorite with its current form and home ground advantage. Their batting is so strong that it will be difficult for LSG bowlers. But LSG has stalwarts like Rishabh Pant, Pooran and Marsh, who can turn the match at any moment. If LSG’s bowling clicks, then this match can be exciting. Still, SRH seems to be dominating right now.

Where to watch live?

TV: Star Sports Network

Online: Free live streaming on Jio Cinema app and website

So get ready for a banging match! Which is your favorite team? Tell us in the comments and don’t forget to share this blog with your friends. Enjoy IPL 2025 together!