In a thrilling match at Hyderabad, the Lucknow Super Giants demonstrated their composure by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets, with only one ball remaining in the 10th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 season.
SRH Struggle Early, Klaasen & Reddy Rescue
After facing pressure in the powerplay, Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled early, scoring only 22 runs and losing 3 crucial wickets. The early collapse left them reeling at 31/4 during the first strategic timeout.
However, a remarkable partnership between Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy turned the innings around. The duo stitched together a brilliant 100-run stand for the fifth wicket.
Klaasen smashed a composed 50 off 33 balls, while Reddy matched him with a quickfire 50 off just 30 deliveries. Their counterattack pushed SRH past the 150-mark, eventually finishing at 156/9 in their 20 overs.
LSG Start Strong, Hold Nerve Late
Chasing 157, the Lucknow Super Giants began confidently, scoring 53 runs in the powerplay with just one wicket down. Aiden Markram led the charge early with an aggressive 45.
Despite a middle-order wobble, Rishabh Pant anchored the innings with a steady 50 off 43 balls. Contributions from the lower middle order ensured LSG stayed on track despite losing wickets at key intervals.
As the match approached its conclusion, LSG demonstrated their composure in the final over, successfully chasing down the target and reaching 160/5 in 19.5 overs.
Match Summary
- SRH: 156/9 (20 overs)
- LSG: 160/5 (19.5 overs)
- Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets
Lucknow’s calm finish under pressure showcased their growing strength in tight chases, while SRH will rue their poor start despite a strong middle-order recovery.
Player Of The Match
Mohammed Shami, LSG (2/9)