Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants 61st Match IPL 2025 Scorecard and Highlights
Match Overview: SRH’s Dominant Chase Knocks LSG Out
On May 19, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a clinical performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets in the 61st Match of IPL 2025 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Chasing 206, SRH completed the target in 18.2 overs, led by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 59 off 20 balls and Heinrich Klaasen’s 47 off 28. This loss eliminated LSG from playoff contention, while SRH kept their slim hopes alive.
This article provides a detailed Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants 61st Match IPL 2025 scorecard, key performances, and insights for cricket enthusiasts.
Match Details
The high-stakes encounter saw LSG post a competitive 205/7, but SRH’s aggressive batting, powered by their top order, outclassed LSG’s bowling. The match highlighted SRH’s resurgence after a challenging season, as noted in posts on X.
| Teams | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants |
|---|---|
| Format | T20 |
| Date | May 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Toss | Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bowl |
| Result | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Abhishek Sharma |
| Umpires | KN Ananthapadmanabhan, Vinod Seshan |
| Third Umpire | Michael Gough |
| Referee | Shakti Singh |
Lucknow Super Giants Innings: Hooda and Pooran Shine
LSG posted 205/7 in 20 overs, driven by Deepak Hooda’s 58 off 34 balls and Nicholas Pooran’s 48 off 26. A 70-run partnership between the two set a strong platform, but SRH’s bowlers, led by Eshan Malinga (2/28), restricted the late surge.
Batting Summary
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Rishabh Pant | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Deepak Hooda | 58 | 34 | 6 | 2 | 170.59 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 48 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 184.62 |
| Aiden Markram | 25 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 138.89 |
| Krunal Pandya | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
Total: 205/7 (20 Overs, Run Rate: 10.25)
Extras: 18 (10 lb, 8 w)
Fall of Wickets: 1-15 (Quinton de Kock, 2.1 ov), 2-35 (Rishabh Pant, 4.3 ov), 3-105 (Deepak Hooda, 11.2 ov), 4-155 (Nicholas Pooran, 15.1 ov), 5-165 (Aiden Markram, 16.4 ov), 6-190 (Krunal Pandya, 18.5 ov), 7-205 (Ravi Bishnoi, 19.6 ov)
Bowling Summary (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Zeeshan Ansari | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 10.00 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings: Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Fifty
SRH chased 206 in 18.2 overs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 59 off 20 balls and Heinrich Klaasen’s 47 off 28. A 92-run opening stand between Abhishek and Travis Head (38 off 22) set the tone, with Nitish Kumar Reddy (31* off 18) finishing the chase.
Batting Summary
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 59 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 295.00 |
| Travis Head | 38 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 172.73 |
| Ishan Kishan | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 47 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 167.86 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 31* | 18 | 3 | 1 | 172.22 |
| Aniket Verma | 8* | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
Total: 206/4 (18.2 Overs, Run Rate: 11.29)
Extras: 1 (1 w)
Fall of Wickets: 1-92 (Abhishek Sharma, 5.4 ov), 2-108 (Travis Head, 7.2 ov), 3-149 (Ishan Kishan, 11.5 ov), 4-187 (Heinrich Klaasen, 16.3 ov)
Bowling Summary (Lucknow Super Giants)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 3.2 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 11.25 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Krunal Pandya | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.67 |
| Yash Thakur | 4 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 12.00 |
Key Moments and Analysis
Abhishek Sharma’s Game-Changing Knock
Abhishek Sharma’s 59 off 20 balls, with 7 fours and 4 sixes, set a blistering pace for SRH’s chase. His 92-run opening stand with Travis Head in just 5.4 overs was the match’s turning point, as highlighted by ESPNcricinfo. Abhishek’s strike rate of 295.00 was among the highest in IPL 2025.
Eshan Malinga’s Bowling Impact
Eshan Malinga’s 2/28, including the wickets of Quinton de Kock and Rishabh Pant, disrupted LSG’s powerplay, limiting them to 35/2. His economical spell was crucial, as noted by Cricbuzz.
LSG’s Batting Effort
Deepak Hooda (58 off 34) and Nicholas Pooran (48 off 26) provided LSG with a competitive total, but their early collapse and inability to counter SRH’s aggressive chase proved costly. LSG’s powerplay struggles were a recurring theme, as seen in their season analysis.
Why This Match Matters
SRH’s 6-wicket victory was their fourth win of IPL 2025, keeping their playoff hopes alive, though slim. LSG’s elimination marked a disappointing end to their campaign, with only five wins in 12 games. The match showcased SRH’s batting depth and LSG’s need for a stronger top order. For more IPL updates, visit our IPL 2025 coverage.
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