LSG vs SRH: Do-or-Die Match for Lucknow – Full Fantasy XI, Pitch Report, Playing 12, and Match Insights

The 61st match of the IPL 2025 season features a high-stakes battle between LSG and SRH. The match will be played today, May 18, at 7:30 PM IST at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. For LSG, today’s IPL match is a crucial one—a must-win situation to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Match Scorecard and Venue Details:

Match: LSG vs SRH – Match 61, IPL 2025
Date: May 18, 2025
Time: Toss at 7:00 PM IST, Match starts at 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow

Current Standings:

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Played 11 | Points 10 | Position: On the verge of elimination
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Played 11 | Won 3 | Points 6 | Already eliminated from playoffs

Head-to-Head: LSG Dominates SRH

Out of 5 encounters between these two teams in the IPL, LSG has defeated SRH in 4 matches. Hyderabad has only managed to win once. At the Ekana Stadium, LSG won their only head-to-head match by 5 wickets, reinforcing their home advantage.

IPL 2025 Form & Concerns:

LSG’s Situation: They must win today’s IPL match. A loss would result in a confirmed exit from the playoffs.
SRH’s Struggles: Already out of contention, SRH might experiment. Travis Head’s availability remains in doubt due to testing positive for COVID.

Top Performers:

LSG’s Best:
- Nicholas Pooran: Over 410 runs in 11 matches with a strike rate of 200.98.
- Shardul Thakur: 12 wickets in 9 matches, LSG’s top wicket-taker.
SRH’s Best:
- Abhishek Sharma: Top scorer with 314 runs in 11 games (SR: 180.46).
- Harshal Patel: Leading bowler with consistent wickets.

Fantasy XI – Top Picks for Today’s IPL Match: LSG vs SRH

Wicketkeepers:

Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): 311 runs in 11 matches, SR: 153.96.
Ishan Kishan (SRH): Scored 196 runs with one century, SR: 144.12.
Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 410+ runs with 4 fifties, SR: 200.98.

Batters:

Travis Head (SRH): 210 runs in 11 matches, SR: 156.11.
Ayush Badoni (LSG): 210 runs, same SR: 156.11.

All-Rounders:

Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – Captain: Scored 314 runs, aggressive strike rate of 180.46.
Nitish Reddy (SRH): 173 runs in 10 matches, SR: 120.14.
Aiden Markram (LSG) – Vice Captain: 348 runs, SR: 146.84, and 4 wickets.

Bowlers:

Pat Cummins (SRH): 13 wickets, economy 9.15.
Avesh Khan (LSG): 10 wickets in 10 games, economy 10.11.
Digvijay Singh Rathore (LSG): 12 wickets in 11 matches, economy 8.09.

Pitch Report – Ekana Stadium

The Lucknow pitch typically favours spinners. Out of 19 IPL matches played here:

8 matches won by teams batting first
10 matches won by chasing teams
1 match ended with no result

The highest score recorded at this venue is 235/6 by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 against LSG.

Weather Report for Today’s IPL Match:

Expect clear skies with high temperatures ranging between 29°C to 40°C. Winds may blow at 19 km/h, potentially aiding swing bowlers early on.

Probable Playing 12 for LSG vs SRH:

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvijay Rathore, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

Pat Cummins (C), Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head (doubtful), Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami

Team Strategy & Match Prediction:

For LSG, today’s IPL match is their lifeline. They will likely go with their strongest bowling attack to exploit the spin-friendly pitch. SRH, although out of the playoff race, can play spoiler with their aggressive openers and bowling unit led by Cummins and Harshal.

Match Prediction: Given their past head-to-head record and home advantage, LSG are favourites to win unless SRH’s top-order, especially Abhishek Sharma and Klaasen, produce an exceptional performance.

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What time does LSG vs SRH start today?

The match starts at 7:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 7:00 PM.

Who should be captain in fantasy cricket today?

Abhishek Sharma is a top choice for captain given his consistent scoring.

Who are the top picks for today’s fantasy team?

Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Abhishek Sharma, and Pat Cummins are top picks.

Where can I watch the live match?

Catch the live stream on JioCinema or tune into Star Sports.

What’s the pitch condition at Ekana Stadium?

The pitch is spin-friendly. Chasing teams have a slight edge.