Match Result
Lucknow Super Giants
won by 5 wkts
Sunrisers Hyderabad
LostSRH
156/9(20 ov)
LSG
160/5(19.5 ov)
🕐 Sun, 5 Apr, 2026, 03:30 pm IST
📍 Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Hyderabad, it seems, wasn't quite the fortress it was cracked up to be tonight as the Lucknow Super Giants stormed the castle, snatching a thrilling victory from the jaws of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in this IPL 2026 encounter. In a nail-biting finish that went down to the wire, LSG managed to chase down the target with just one ball to spare, leaving the home crowd stunned into silence.
Opting to bowl first, LSG captain KL Rahul's decision to insert SRH into bat initially looked questionable as the Sunrisers posted a respectable 156/9, with some late slogging ensuring they weren't completely out of the game. However, the Super Giants' bowling attack, particularly in the middle overs, kept a lid on the scoring, making sure SRH never quite found the kind of explosive momentum they’re known for. Chasing 157, LSG found their stride early, and despite a few mid-innings jitters and losing crucial wickets in hand, they kept their nerve, with a stellar performance from their middle-order batters seeing them through in the death overs to Watch IPL 2026 live. This T20 clash showcased the unpredictable nature of IPL 2026, proving that on any given night, any team can emerge victorious.
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium witnessed a heartbreak for the orange army tonight, while the Lucknow faithful will be celebrating a hard-fought win that sends a strong statement. For SRH, it's a wake-up call at home, a reminder that in this fiercely competitive IPL 2026, no quarter is given. LSG, on the other hand, have grabbed two vital points and injected some serious momentum into their campaign. Fans will undoubtedly be eager to Watch IPL again, especially as this SRH vs LSG rivalry continues to deliver edge-of-your-seat drama.
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: lucknow super giants chose to bowl
🏆 Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wkts
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Travis Head caught out | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
Abhishek Sharma caught out | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Ishan Kishan bowled | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
Liam Livingstone caught out | 14 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 70.0 |
Heinrich Klaasen caught out | 62 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 151.2 |
Nitish Kumar Reddy caught out | 56 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 169.7 |
Aniket Verma* | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 |
Harsh Dubey bowled | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Shivang Kumar bowled | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 |
Harshal Patel runout | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Digvesh Singh Rathi | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Manimaran Siddharth | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |