The 7th match of IPL 2025 saw Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) clinch their first win of the season with a dominant five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The thrilling contest featured Nicholas Pooran's explosive batting, Shardul Thakur’s lethal bowling, and a confident approach from LSG under Rishabh Pant’s captaincy.

Match Summary

• Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets
• Toss: LSG won and opted to field first
• SRH’s Score: 191/7 in 20 overs
• LSG’s Chase: 192/5 in 16.1 overs

SRH Batting: Travis Head's Aggression, but Lack of Support

SRH’s innings began on a fiery note, thanks to an aggressive start by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.

• Travis Head played a blistering knock of 58 off 29 balls, hitting boundaries all over the park.
• Abhishek Sharma added 36 off 22 balls, providing solid support.
• However, Shardul Thakur turned the game in LSG’s favor with his remarkable bowling spell, dismissing key batters and disrupting SRH’s rhythm.
• Heinrich Klaasen (42 off 27) fought hard, but SRH struggled with losing wickets at crucial intervals, ultimately posting 191/7.

Shardul Thakur was the standout performer for LSG with the ball:

• 4 overs, 3 wickets for 28 runs
• His early breakthroughs prevented SRH from crossing the 200-run mark, which seemed possible at one stage.

LSG’s Chase: Nicholas Pooran & Mitchell Marsh Destroy SRH Bowling

LSG came out with intent, and despite early hiccups, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh ensured a comfortable chase.

• KL Rahul (19) and Deepak Hooda (12) fell early, making it look like SRH had a chance to control the game.
• But Mitchell Marsh (52 off 31) and Nicholas Pooran (73 off 27)* completely dominated the SRH bowling attack, chasing down the target in just 16.1 overs.
• Pooran’s knock was the fastest fifty of IPL 2025, highlighting his brute force and ability to clear the boundaries with ease.

Key Moments of the Match

🔹 Pant’s Aggressive Call at Toss: Rishabh Pant chose to field first, openly challenging SRH to put up a big score, stating:
"No matter how many runs they score, we back ourselves to chase anything down."

🔹 Shardul Thakur’s Fiery Spell: The pacer dismantled SRH’s middle order, ensuring they didn’t get a 220+ total.

🔹 Pooran’s Record-Breaking Fifty: He smashed the fastest half-century of IPL 2025, taking just 18 balls to reach the milestone.

🔹 Marsh & Pooran’s Partnership: Their 96-run stand sealed the victory for LSG in record time.

Post-Match Reactions

🏏 Rishabh Pant (LSG Captain):
"We haven't played our best so far, but today was a complete performance. Pooran was simply outstanding, and Shardul gave us the perfect start with the ball."

🏏 Nicholas Pooran on His Explosive Knock:
"Never worked on my bat speed, I’m just blessed with incredible talent."

🏏 Heinrich Klaasen (SRH):
"We just kept losing wickets at the wrong time. 230 is the new par score, and we fell short."

Impact on IPL 2025 Points Table

With this win, LSG jumped up the points table, securing their first victory of the season. Meanwhile, SRH now faces concerns over their batting collapses and death bowling struggles.

🔹 Next Fixtures:

• SRH will need to bounce back in their next game against Rajasthan Royals.
• LSG will look to carry their momentum forward against Chennai Super Kings.

Final Verdict: A Statement Win for LSG

This was a power-packed performance from LSG, where they proved their batting firepower and bowling depth. If Pooran and Marsh continue this form, Lucknow could be serious title contenders this season.

👉 What’s your take on LSG’s performance? Can SRH fix their inconsistencies? Share your thoughts below! 👇