A Thrilling Encounter in IPL 2026
In a captivating match of IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a thrilling victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 5 wickets in the 10th game of the season, played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Chasing a target of 157, LSG managed to reach the target with the help of a remarkable performance by their skipper, Rishabh Pant, who scored 68 off 50 balls in 19.5 overs.
SRH Innings: Early Collapse but Klaasen-Reddy Rescue Act
The Sunrisers Hyderabad innings began on a shaky note as they lost four wickets within the first seven overs due to outstanding bowling by Mohammed Shami. Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Ishan Kishan fell for low scores, leaving SRH at 11/3 after the powerplay. By the end of the powerplay, they had only managed to score 22/3, marking one of their lowest totals in the tournament.
At the 10-over mark, SRH was struggling at 35/4, which is one of the lowest totals at that point in an IPL game. However, a stunning partnership between Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped SRH get back into the game. The duo added 116 runs, with Klaasen scoring 62 off just 41 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed 56 off 33 deliveries, featuring three fours and five sixes. Despite this effort, SRH could only manage to score 156/9 at the end of their innings.
Mohammed Shami was impressive, taking 2/9 in four overs. Avesh Khan and Prince Yadav each took two wickets.
LSG Chase: Pant Takes His Team Home
Chasing a target of 157, LSG started strongly with Aiden Markram smashing 45 off 27 deliveries. Mitchell Marsh added 14, but wickets fell regularly at the other end. Rishabh Pant remained steadfast at one end and anchored the chase with an unbeaten 68 off 50 balls. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad also made crucial contributions with their cameos, helping LSG comfortably reach the target of 160/5 in 19.5 overs.
Harsh Dubey was the standout bowler for SRH, taking 2/18. Eshan Malinga and Shivang Kumar each picked up a wicket, but it wasn’t enough to defend the total.
Key Records and Stats
- This was the fifth win for LSG against SRH in seven games, including three wins in Hyderabad.
- Rishabh Pant now has 626 runs against SRH in 19 innings, averaging 44.71.
- 156/9 is the highest total by SRH after losing four wickets under 30 in an IPL match.
- The 22/3 in the powerplay is one of SRH’s lowest totals, while 35/4 at the 10-over mark is the lowest in an IPL game.
- Mohammed Shami now has 25 powerplay wickets since 2023, equaling Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
