The seventh match of the 18th season of IPL 2025 will be played on March 27th at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Lucknow Super Giants in this encounter.
Sports News: The seventh match of the 18th season of IPL 2025 will be a clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This match will be held on March 27th at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where both teams will showcase their best performances. Captained by Pat Cummins, SRH has already secured a resounding victory in their first match, while for LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, the season's start has been disappointing. Therefore, this match is crucial for both teams. Let's analyze which team has the edge, considering the pitch report and head-to-head record.
Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has always been considered a batting-friendly pitch. Last season saw several high scores here, with scores exceeding 200 runs being common. Therefore, a high-scoring match can be expected in this encounter as well. The team winning the toss might prefer to bat first and set a target of 200-220 runs to put pressure on the opposition.
Head-to-Head Record
Looking at the head-to-head record between the two teams, Lucknow Super Giants has had the upper hand. In IPL history, four matches have been played between them, with LSG winning three and SRH managing only one victory.
2022: LSG won by 12 runs
2023: LSG won by 5 wickets and 7 wickets
2024: SRH won by a one-sided margin of 10 wickets
However, SRH's 10-wicket victory last season has boosted their confidence.
Who Could Be the Match Winner?
In this match, all eyes will be on SRH's opening batsman, Travis Head. In the first match, he played a whirlwind innings of 67 runs off just 31 balls. Besides him, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad, and captain Pat Cummins are also key strengths for the team. On the other hand, for LSG, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, and Deepak Hooda will be crucial players who can steer the team to a b position.
Considering their recent form, Sunrisers Hyderabad seems to have the edge. SRH's batting has been outstanding, and their bowling attack also looks balanced. However, cricket is a game of uncertainties, and LSG can also make the match exciting. But considering the current form and home advantage, SRH appears more likely to win.
