In the 7th match of IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets, making a significant leap in the points table. This victory propelled Lucknow to second place.
Sports News: The 7th IPL 2025 match was played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants. In this thrilling encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad, batting first, scored 190 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. While Hyderabad displayed some impressive batting performances, Lucknow's bowlers picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals.
Chasing the target, Lucknow Super Giants made a b start, with their batsmen aggressively accumulating runs and maintaining control over the match. A blazing innings by Nicholas Pooran, coupled with useful contributions from other batsmen, enabled Lucknow to reach the target in 16.1 overs. Lucknow Super Giants thus registered a 5-wicket victory.
RCB Remains Top
Despite this victory, RCB remains dominant in the points table. Having defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets in their first match, RCB holds the top spot with 2 points and a net run rate of +2.137.
Lucknow's Jump
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a defeat against Delhi Capitals in their first match, but their victory over Hyderabad in the second match has resulted in a significant jump in the points table. Lucknow now occupies second place with 2 points and a net run rate of +0.963.
Punjab and Chennai's Performance
Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in their first match, securing third place with 2 points and a net run rate of +0.550. Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets to claim the fourth position, with a net run rate of +0.493.
Delhi and Mumbai's Position
Delhi Capitals, who defeated Lucknow by 1 wicket, are in fifth place with 2 points and a net run rate of +0.371. Mumbai Indians, after a loss in their first match, are placed ninth.
IPL 2025 Points Table
Team |
Matches |
Wins |
Losses |
Points |
Net Run Rate |
RCB |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
+2.137 |
LSG |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
+0.963 |
PBKS |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
+0.550 |
CSK |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
+0.493 |
DC |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
+0.371 |
SRH |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
-0.128 |
KKR |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
-0.308 |
MI |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
-0.493 |
GT |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
-0.550 |
RR |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
-1.882 |