LSG vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2025: Abhishek Sharma shines as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 19, 2025, 23:57:03 IST
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LSG vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2025: Abhishek Sharma shines as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets

LSG vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2025: The IPL 2025 league stage is reaching its climax, and Match 61 presents a high-stakes showdown as Lucknow Super Giants host Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium. For LSG, the equation is simple yet daunting, win or go home. Even a victory won’t guarantee anything, but a loss will shut the door on their playoff hopes for good.

Lucknow’s season has been marred by inconsistency, injury, and unfulfilled potential. With a net run rate of -0.469, they face a mathematical mountain even if they win all their remaining games. The absence of pace sensation Mayank Yadav, ruled out due to a back injury, has left their attack short of firepower. Ravi Bishnoi’s form slump has also hurt, with the leg-spinner averaging over 41 with the ball and being dropped in the last game.

Despite the gloom, LSG can take heart from their earlier win over SRH this season, a match defined by Shardul Thakur’s stunning four-wicket haul. More recently, the emergence of left-arm spinner Digvesh Rathi has given the team a much-needed boost. Rathi has shown the ability to operate effectively across all three phases of the game, providing flexibility in otherwise rigid bowling plans.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, are out of the playoff picture and are now playing for pride. Their elimination came via a rain-marred game, ironically just after their best bowling performance of the season. Pat Cummins, fresh off a PowerPlay masterclass in their last outing, remains a key figure, both as bowler and captain. While Travis Head’s availability remains uncertain due to a Covid infection, SRH are likely to continue experimenting with line-ups, giving more opportunities to domestic names like Aniket Verma and Zeeshan Ansari.

The Ekana Stadium, hosting its first IPL match in nearly a month, is known for its large boundaries and sluggish pitch, offering little joy for big hitters. Only one 200-plus total has been scored in ten innings here this season, and with temperatures soaring around 40°C, conditions will test players’ endurance.

While the points may not drastically change the table, this contest will serve as a testing ground, for LSG’s faint playoff push and SRH’s building blocks for the future. Expect a tactical, hard-fought encounter in testing conditions.

Lucknow Super Giants Squad: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Shardul Thakur, Manimaran Siddharth, Aryan Juyal, RS Hangargekar, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Arshin Kulkarni, William ORourke, Akash Deep

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga, Travis Head, Mohammed Shami, Harsh Dubey, Rahul Chahar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Smaran Ravichandran

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20:07 (IST) May 19
1
Overs8.1
Score91 - 0

Zeeshan Ansari to Mitchell Marsh, Flatter and angling on the stumps. This is worked off the back foot to the sweeper cover for a single.

20:06 (IST) May 19
Score after 8 overs 90 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
411111
  • Mitchell Marsh 50 (28)
  • Aiden Markram 38 (20)
Harsh Dubey3-0-34-0
1
Overs7.6
Score90 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, FIFTY FOR MITCH MARSH! On a length, drifting into the pads. Marsh works it away towards the widish long on region for a single. 8th IPL fifty for 'The Bison'.

20:05 (IST) May 19
1
Overs7.5
Score89 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Aiden Markram, Dragged length, on top of leg, Aiden Markram rocks back quickly and punches it to the left of the bowler. Harsh gets a bit of hand on it and deflects it away, allowing a single.

20:05 (IST) May 19
1
Overs7.4
Score88 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, Nice and full, on off, pushed through the off side for one more.

20:04 (IST) May 19
1
Overs7.3
Score87 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Aiden Markram, Too full, sliding on the leg stump line, Aiden Markram clears the front leg and drills it straight back to the bowler. Harsh fumbles a bit and parries the ball behind. The batters cross for a single.

20:04 (IST) May 19
1
Overs7.2
Score86 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, The arm ball, on a length, around off, Marsh rocks back and eases it past cover-point for a single.

20:03 (IST) May 19
4
Overs7.1
Score85 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Not exactly where it intended to hit, but Marsh will take it. Fuller and around off, with a bit of an extra turn on it. Mitchell Marsh prods ahead and tries to go over cover, but slices it over backward point for a boundary.

20:02 (IST) May 19
Score after 7 overs 81 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
111162
  • Aiden Markram 36 (18)
  • Mitchell Marsh 43 (24)
Zeeshan Ansari1-0-12-0
2
Overs6.6
Score81 - 0

Zeeshan Ansari to Aiden Markram, Flat and quick, a yard behind fuller length, on the stumps, Markram goes deep in the crease and punches it through extra cover for a couple of more runs. An expensive start for Ansari, as he goes for 12 runs. 24 in the last two overs for LSG.

20:01 (IST) May 19
6
Overs6.5
Score79 - 0

Zeeshan Ansari to Aiden Markram, SIX! LAUNCHED! Zeeshan pulls the length and goes shorter, on top of middle, Aiden Markram reads it perfectly and hangs back. Brings the bat with a vertical downswing and lofts it over long on for a mighty six.

20:01 (IST) May 19
1
Overs6.4
Score73 - 0

Zeeshan Ansari to Mitchell Marsh, Again the line of attack is on the pads, on a tad fuller length, Mitchell Marsh waits for it and tucks it across through square leg for a single.

20:00 (IST) May 19
1
Overs6.3
Score72 - 0

Zeeshan Ansari to Aiden Markram, Stays a tad bit low on the bounce, a googly, on the pads, Aiden Markram steers it away to deep mid-wicket for another single.

20:00 (IST) May 19
1
Overs6.2
Score71 - 0

Zeeshan Ansari to Mitchell Marsh, Sliding on the leg stump, on a dragged length, Mitchell Marsh hangs back and punches it along the turf to long on for a single.

19:59 (IST) May 19
1
Overs6.1
Score70 - 0

Zeeshan Ansari to Aiden Markram, Over the wickets, flat and quick, on middle, on a length, Aiden Markram creates room by backing away and punches through cover for a single.

19:56 (IST) May 19

Strategic Break! Well, the Pommie and Finch mentioned it in the pitch report that this is a batter's paradise and that is proving to be absolutely true. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram have hardly broken a sweat in the first 6 overs and still, LSG already have 69 runs on the board without losing a wicket. SRH need wickets to stem the flow of runs, but who will be the one who steps up for them? Let's tune in and find out. Also, Zeeshan Ansari comes on to bowl now.

19:56 (IST) May 19
Score after 6 overs 69 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
600141
  • Aiden Markram 26 (14)
  • Mitchell Marsh 41 (22)
Eshan Malinga1-0-12-0
1
Overs5.6
Score69 - 0

Eshan Malinga to Aiden Markram, Pitched on the good length, pace off, on off, Aiden Markram steers it wide of mid on for a single. Lucknow Super Giants end their Powerplay at 69/0.

19:55 (IST) May 19
4
Overs5.5
Score68 - 0

Eshan Malinga to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Right out of the coach's manual! Not too full, not too short, that in-between length, just outside off, Aiden Markram gets on the front foot and drives it through the gap between cover and point for a classic boundary.

19:54 (IST) May 19
1
Overs5.4
Score64 - 0

Eshan Malinga to Mitchell Marsh, A full toss, just below the waist height, Mitchell Marsh drills it down to long on for a single.

19:54 (IST) May 19
0
Overs5.3
Score63 - 0

Eshan Malinga to Mitchell Marsh, A slower delivery, angling on middle, Mitchell Marsh prods forward and pushes it across to mid-wicket.

19:53 (IST) May 19
0
Overs5.2
Score63 - 0

Eshan Malinga to Mitchell Marsh, Nagging length, around leg, Mitchell Marsh nudges it with soft hands to mid-wicket.

19:52 (IST) May 19
6
Overs5.1
Score63 - 0

Eshan Malinga to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! Easy-peasy! Malinga bowls a good-length delivery, angling on the pads, Mitchell Marsh stands tall and pulls it behind deep backward square leg for a cracking six. The ball lands right on the car behind the ropes.

19:52 (IST) May 19

Eshan Malinga replaces Harsh Dubey.

19:51 (IST) May 19
Score after 5 overs 57 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
1(1WD)601400
  • Aiden Markram 21 (12)
  • Mitchell Marsh 34 (18)
Harshal Patel1-0-12-0
0
Overs4.6
Score57 - 0

Harshal Patel to Aiden Markram, Length ball at the stumps, punched away on the up but straight to mid on.

19:50 (IST) May 19
0
Overs4.5
Score57 - 0

Harshal Patel to Aiden Markram, Slower one, floated up on a length and around off, Markram taps it in front of the point region.

19:50 (IST) May 19
4
Overs4.4
Score57 - 0

Harshal Patel to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Exquisitely done! A cross-seamer from Harshal, on a good length and outside off, Markram goes deep in his crease, before backing away and angling the ball in between short third and backward point for a boundary.

19:49 (IST) May 19
1
Overs4.3
Score53 - 0

Harshal Patel to Mitchell Marsh, Hard length now and outside off, slapped way firmly towards cover where the fielder makes a half stop and the batters pick up a single.

19:48 (IST) May 19
0
Overs4.2
Score52 - 0

Harshal Patel to Mitchell Marsh, Top delivery! A shade fuller of a good length and in the channel, seaming away slightly, Marsh has a half push at it but almost ends up nicking it.

19:48 (IST) May 19
6
Overs4.1
Score52 - 0

Harshal Patel to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! Wow, what a shot! Back of a length and outside off, Mitchell Marsh leans back and just carves it over the off side and into the stands beyond the cover fence for a biggie. 50 up for LSG, in double quick time as well!

19:47 (IST) May 19
1wd
Overs4.1
Score46 - 0

Harshal Patel to Mitchell Marsh, Wide! Starts with a wide one, slightly slow and well outside off. Marsh misses the cut shot and a wide is called.

19:47 (IST) May 19

Will Cummins continue? He won't. Here's Harshal Patel into the attack now, replacing his skipper.

19:46 (IST) May 19
Score after 4 overs 45 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
1(1WD)014164
  • Aiden Markram 17 (9)
  • Mitchell Marsh 27 (15)
Harsh Dubey2-0-25-0
4
Overs3.6
Score45 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Almost the same result again! Fuller this time, easier to hit, Markram makes room and lifts it straight back down the ground for another boundary. 17 off that over!

19:45 (IST) May 19
6
Overs3.5
Score41 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Aiden Markram, SIX! That's a terrific shot! Slightly tossed up, around middle, Aiden Markram backs away a shade and ends up lofting it straight back over the bowler's head for a clean six.

19:45 (IST) May 19
1
Overs3.4
Score35 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, Pushed through on off, punched away with a straight bat and down to long off for one.

19:44 (IST) May 19
4
Overs3.3
Score34 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, FOUR! Raw power! Fuller delivery on middle, Mitchell Marsh looks to heave it away but gets it off the inner half of the blade and into the wide long on fence.

19:44 (IST) May 19
1
Overs3.2
Score30 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Aiden Markram, Length ball at the stumps, angling in, Markram works it away wide of mid-wicket and turns the strike over.

19:43 (IST) May 19
0
Overs3.1
Score29 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Aiden Markram, A bit flatter and at the stumps, blocked out by Markram.

19:43 (IST) May 19
1wd
Overs3.1
Score29 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Aiden Markram, Wide! Oh, a stumping opportunity gone begging! Fuller one, tossed up down leg, Markram is drawn forward but fails to flick it away. Ishan Kishan is unable to collect the ball and Markram can breathe a sigh of relief.

19:42 (IST) May 19
Score after 3 overs 28 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
004122
  • Mitchell Marsh 22 (13)
  • Aiden Markram 6 (5)
Pat Cummins2-0-20-0
2
Overs2.6
Score28 - 0

Pat Cummins to Mitchell Marsh, This time to the right of the deep square leg fielder. Length ball on the pads, nudged away behind square leg for a couple of runs more.

19:42 (IST) May 19
2
Overs2.5
Score26 - 0

Pat Cummins to Mitchell Marsh, Slides one full and in towards the pads, Marsh clips it away well in front of square and the fielder at deep square leg cuts it out to his left, keeping the batters down to two.

19:41 (IST) May 19
1
Overs2.4
Score24 - 0

Pat Cummins to Aiden Markram, Just back of a length and on off, Markram jams it out in front of point and picks up a quick single.

19:40 (IST) May 19
4
Overs2.3
Score23 - 0

Pat Cummins to Aiden Markram, FOUR! Oh, that's sheer timing! Pitched up at the stumps, angling in, Markram gets forward and presents the full face of the bat, punching it to the right of Heinrich Klaasen at mid off for a boundary.

19:39 (IST) May 19
0
Overs2.2
Score19 - 0

Pat Cummins to Aiden Markram, Hard length again, around the top of off, Markram stands tall and punches it off the middle of the bat but straight to extra cover.

19:39 (IST) May 19
0
Overs2.1
Score19 - 0

Pat Cummins to Aiden Markram, Bowled with an upright seam, into the turf and on a hard length around middle, Aiden Markram blocks it with a straight bat.

19:37 (IST) May 19
Score after 2 overs 19 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
060110
  • Mitchell Marsh 18 (11)
  • Aiden Markram 1 (1)
Harsh Dubey1-0-8-0
0
Overs1.6
Score19 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, Nicely bowled! Flighted up, slightly full and around off as well, Mitchell Marsh strokes it on the up but straight to covers.

19:37 (IST) May 19
1
Overs1.5
Score19 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Aiden Markram, Full again and on off and middle, Aiden Markram opens the face of the bat and drives it through extra cover for a single as well.

19:36 (IST) May 19
1
Overs1.4
Score18 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, On the fuller length and outside off, driven along the turf and down to long off for a single.

19:36 (IST) May 19
0
Overs1.3
Score17 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, Nagging length, sliding it in towards middle and leg, Marsh pushes at it and gets an inside edge onto the pads.

19:35 (IST) May 19
6
Overs1.2
Score17 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, SIX! Right in the hitting zone, and smoked! Full ball on off, a bit too full, Marsh goes down on one knee and whacks it over long on for a biggie.

19:35 (IST) May 19
0
Overs1.1
Score11 - 0

Harsh Dubey to Mitchell Marsh, DROPPED! A very, very tough chance and Ishan Kishan had no time to react. Quick and flat to begin with, bowled outside off, Mitchell Marsh looks to cut but gets a hefty bottom edge and straight into the left thigh of the keeper.

19:34 (IST) May 19

Spin introduced in the second over itself. It will be the debutant, Harsh Dubey, to operate from the far end for SRH.

19:33 (IST) May 19
Score after 1 over 11 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
400601
  • Mitchell Marsh 11 (6)
  • Aiden Markram 0 (0)
Pat Cummins1-0-11-0
1
Overs0.6
Score11 - 0

Pat Cummins to Mitchell Marsh, A bit of yes and no in the middle, but eventually they make it with ease. Good length at the batter, Marsh just nudges it gently in front of mid on before scampering through for the single. 11 runs off the first over!

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LSG vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2025: Match 61 of IPL 2025 will see Lucknow Super Giants take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, in what is a must-win clash for LSG. Their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, even three wins from here will only take them to 16 points, and a negative net run rate of -0.469 leaves them with too much to do and little in their control. They come into this match having previously beaten SRH this season and will look to replicate that success despite major setbacks like the injury to Mayank Yadav and poor form of Ravi Bishnoi.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, meanwhile, are already out of contention, having bowed out of the race in a rain-affected game. Though qualification is off the table, SRH, led by Pat Cummins, will be eager to build momentum and experiment as they look ahead in their three-year plan. With questions surrounding Travis Head's availability due to Covid, SRH will bank on their local talent and experienced heads like Klaasen and Cummins.

With Lucknow’s bowling finding fresh hope in Digvesh Rathi and the Ekana pitch expected to offer a middling contest, this promises to be a gritty battle of pride, resilience, and future planning.

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