SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Recap: Lucknow Win by 5 Wickets

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Lucknow Super Giants

160/5

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad · Sunday, 5 April 2026

Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wicketsPlayer of the match: Mohammed Shami

Match preview

Lucknow Super Giants chase down SRH to win by 5 wickets in Hyderabad

Match overview

Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 5 April 2026. Chasing 157, LSG posted 53 runs for 1 wicket in the powerplay and never looked in serious trouble thereafter. They finished on 160/5. SRH had been restricted to 156/9, a total well short of the venue average of 192, after losing 3 wickets for just 22 runs inside the opening six overs. Mohammed Shami took the Player of the Match award for his bowling in the first innings.

The toss proved a significant factor. Lucknow Super Giants elected to field and the decision paid off immediately. SRH's top order folded under pressure in the powerplay, and although the middle overs produced a recovery. 92 runs for 1 wicket between overs 7 and 16. The platform had already been lost. A total of 156 on a ground with a 192-run average was always going to leave SRH short.

In reply, LSG's openers went after the bowling from the start. Fifty-three powerplay runs repositioned the chase entirely. The middle overs brought some SRH pushback: 3 wickets fell for 61 runs between overs 7 and 16. But LSG only needed 46 from the death with 5 wickets remaining, and they conceded just 1 wicket in that phase to seal the win comfortably.

Venue and conditions

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted 104 T20 matches. The average first-innings score of 192 marks it as a batter-friendly ground, and the average second-innings score of 179 confirms that chasing sides generally keep pace. The 54% chase success rate across all matches at this venue reflects that pattern: teams batting second have a marginal but consistent advantage.

The powerplay average of 43 runs means LSG's 53 in the six overs was an above-average start, whilst SRH's 22 was substantially below it. At the death, the venue average is 40 runs. LSG hit 46 at the cost of 1 wicket; SRH hit 42 but lost 5. Both teams scored at roughly the venue average in that phase, but the wicket difference in the death defined the match as sharply as the powerplay collapse.

Teams winning the toss choose to field 49% of the time at this ground, so LSG's decision to bowl first was broadly in line with what captains tend to do here. The small toss-field majority does not point to an overwhelming dew factor, but evening conditions in Hyderabad can assist the chasing side and LSG clearly felt the pitch would not deteriorate enough to make batting first worthwhile.

How to watch

IPL 2026 matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can stream via Sky Go on mobile or desktop. If you do not have a Sky subscription, NOW TV offers day passes that cover Sky Sports channels.

Given India's time zone difference (IST is four and a half hours ahead of BST), afternoon matches in India typically start at around 11:00 BST and evening matches at approximately 15:30 BST. Check Sky Sports schedules for confirmed UK times for upcoming IPL fixtures.

Recent form

Sunrisers Hyderabad came into this fixture with a mixed 2026 record. They beat Kolkata Knight Riders in their most recent outing but lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore before that. Their 2025 form was stronger, including a win over LSG, but this result suggests the early 2026 campaign has been inconsistent.

Lucknow Super Giants had also been struggling for consistency. They lost to Delhi Capitals in 2026 prior to this match and their 2025 results included defeats to Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings alongside a win over Gujarat Titans. This victory over SRH gives LSG a timely confidence boost. Both sides will be looking for more settled runs in the coming weeks as the IPL group stage develops.

Talking points

What to look out for

5 angles

Headline angle

SRH powerplay collapse cost them the match

Sunrisers Hyderabad lost 3 wickets for just 22 runs in the powerplay, putting themselves under immediate pressure. They recovered through the middle overs. 92 runs for 1 wicket between overs 7 and 16. But the early damage proved too costly to overcome at a venue where 192 is the average first-innings score.

Angle 02

LSG powerplay set the tone for the chase

Lucknow Super Giants attacked from the off, posting 53 runs for 1 wicket in their powerplay. Well above the venue average of 43. That platform meant LSG needed only 107 from the final 14 overs with nine wickets intact, a position from which they were rarely likely to slip.

Angle 03

Mohammed Shami named Player of the Match

Shami took the individual honours despite LSG losing the match in terms of batting impact. His bowling figures clearly stood out across SRH's innings. It is a reflection of how competitive the contest was even as LSG got home with 5 wickets to spare.

Angle 04

Death overs went LSG's way in both innings

SRH's batters managed 42 runs but lost 5 wickets in the death overs, stalling what should have been a bigger total. In reply, LSG lost just 1 wicket for 46 runs in the same phase. A swing of 4 wickets at the death that effectively decided the fixture.

Angle 05

LSG now lead the head-to-head series 5-2

This win extends Lucknow Super Giants' overall record against SRH to five wins from seven meetings. Three of those LSG wins have come at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, including this one, making Hyderabad an increasingly uncomfortable venue for the home side in this particular fixture.

Context

Key insights

Historical · Not official

Venue par

209

Avg 1st innings score at National Stadium

74 matches · 2004–2023

Chase success

58%

Chases completed successfully at National Stadium

74 matches · 2004–2023

Head to head

2 — 5

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants — 7 meetings

2022–2026

Powerplay

45/1.1

Average runs/wickets in overs 1–6 at National Stadium

Sunrisers Hyderabad form

47%

Overall win rate — 201 matches 2013–2026

Recent: L · W · L · L · W

Historical aggregates derived from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org) under ODC-BY licence. 2001/02–2026 IPL seasons. For editorial context only — not official live match data, not a forecast, and not betting advice. Projections and comparisons above are frozen from the live state and may not match final statistics.

The rivalry

Who could decide it

Lucknow Super Giants now hold a comfortable 5-2 advantage over Sunrisers Hyderabad across seven IPL meetings. LSG have been particularly strong at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, winning three of the four encounters played there. SRH's two wins both arrived in 2025, suggesting a brief upturn that LSG have now answered.

Recent meetings

Last 5

2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets at Ekana, Lucknow
2025: Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 10 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
2023: Lucknow Super Giants won by 7 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
2023: Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets at Ekana, Lucknow

Key player · Lucknow Super Giants

Mohammed Shami

Shami took the Player of the Match award despite LSG chasing successfully, underlining how influential his spell was in restricting SRH. His ability to take wickets in the powerplay and at the death makes him central to LSG's bowling plans throughout this IPL campaign.

Lucknow Super Giants

AS Joseph

Joseph has produced devastating spells in IPL conditions before, most memorably taking 6 wickets for 12 runs from 3.7 overs in IPL 2019. His pace gives LSG a second significant threat with the ball and he becomes more dangerous on a pitch with any early assistance.

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Lucknow Super Giants

Shubman Gill

Gill brings the ability to construct large innings quickly, having hit 208 off 149 balls in ODI cricket. In T20 conditions he provides a top-order foundation that allows others to attack around him, and his form at the top of the order is a key metric for LSG's consistency.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad

UT Yadav

Umesh Yadav offers SRH genuine wicket-taking threat with the new ball. He has demonstrated the ability to build pressure across formats and his experience in Hyderabad conditions gives him a useful edge when the pitch offers early movement.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad

RA Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja contributes in multiple phases: containing runs through the middle overs with his economy, picking up wickets on turning pitches, and adding useful runs lower in the batting order. Any surface that takes spin in the second half of an innings plays to his strengths.

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Angles to watch

Analytical angles worth tracking

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

Chasing sides at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium succeed at a 54% rate across 104 matches, which may be reflected in how markets price toss outcomes at this venue.
Top batter markets could be worth examining given the contrast between SRH's powerplay struggles (22 runs, 3 wickets) and LSG's flying start (53 runs, 1 wicket): phase-specific performance varies considerably here.
Player of the Match markets for bowlers may offer more interest than headline batting lines when a low first-innings total is in play, as Shami's award in a 156-run game illustrates.
LSG's 5-2 head-to-head advantage over SRH could be a contextual factor in how outright match markets are priced for future meetings between these sides.

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Questions

Frequently asked

Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. They chased down Sunrisers Hyderabad's total of 156/9, reaching 160/5 to win with wickets in hand.

Mohammed Shami of Lucknow Super Giants was named Player of the Match. His bowling performance during SRH's innings was the standout individual contribution of the fixture.

Across seven IPL meetings, Lucknow Super Giants lead 5-2. LSG have been particularly strong at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, winning three of the four matches played there between the two sides.

IPL 2026 matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can stream via Sky Go or purchase a day pass through NOW TV if you do not have a Sky subscription. Given the time difference with India, most matches are available to watch live in the late afternoon or evening UK time.

Across 104 matches at the venue, the average first-innings score is 192. SRH's total of 156/9 in this match was therefore well below par, which goes a long way to explaining why LSG were able to chase with relative comfort.

LSG posted 53 runs for 1 wicket in their powerplay, considerably above the venue average of 43 powerplay runs. By contrast, SRH managed only 22 runs and lost 3 wickets in the same phase when batting first.

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