LSG vs SRH Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 61st Match of IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 61st Match of the season on May 19. The match will be played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, and will begin at 7:30 PM. The Lucknow Super Giants are set to welcome Sunrisers Hyderabad for a thrilling encounter at their home, both teams will be up against one another for the Second time this season.

With the IPL moving to the final stage of the group phase and stepping into the playoffs, every match from here on becomes significant in shaping the points table.  Sitting in the middle of the points table, this match for Lucknow will be a battle to lead for the playoffs and confirm themselves in the race. While LSG still has a mathematical chance of making it to the playoffs, SRH are already out of the qualification race and will be playing for pride and momentum. 

LSG have had a roller-coaster season so far, with 5 wins and 6 losses, they are looking to bounce back after two consecutive defeats. On the other hand SRH have had a forgettable run, managing just 3 wins in 11 games, they are looking to end their season on a positive note. As both teams prepare to lock horns in Match 61, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.

LSG vs SRH Match Overview

Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Both teams preview 

Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant led LSG started the season on a shaky note and lost it to Delhi Capitals in a close contest in their opener match. However they bounced back with a solid 5-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad and a few other over Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat and Rajasthan Royals. Despite these wins, inconsistency has been a concern for the team. With 5 wins and 6 losses from 11 matches, they currently sit at the seventh spot of the points table with a negative run rate of -0.469. Facing Hyderabad in the next match, they will be hoping to repeat their earlier winning performance against SRH and gain much needed momentum for the playoffs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

It’s been a rough season for the last year’s finalists Sunrisers, who have officially been eliminated from the playoffs race. With just 3 wins in 11 matches and a no result match they have struggled to build consistent momentum this year and are currently sitting in the ninth spot on the points table. Coming into this match against LSG, they would be fighting to end the season with pride now. Though out of the playoffs they still have enough individual talent to make a mark and can play a party spoil for Lucknow.

LSG  vs SRH Head-to-Head Record

LSG  vs SRH Last 5 Match Form

Indian Premier League 2025,  Ground Stats

Pitch Report 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad- The 61st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The surface in Lucknow has changed drastically and it heavily favours the batters these days. Previously, it used to assist the spinners but batters have enjoyed it in recent times. While on some occasions it has aided pacers, on many occasions, it has assisted spinners and led to low-scoring contests. The team that wins the toss should elect to bowl first, as batting can be easier in the second innings.

LSG vs SRH Playing 11s (Predicted)

LSG  Probable Playing XI:

Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav

SRH Probable Playing XI: 

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga

LSG vs SRH, IPL 2025 Match 61: Key Players to watch out

LSG vs SRH Team Prediction – Who Will Win?

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, LSG is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the batting Second team will likely win Match 61 of the Indian Premier League 2025. 

However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and SRH’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.

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