Sunrisers Hyderabad's quest to build on their batting prowess
| Date | March 27, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | IPL 2025 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Travis Head has odds of 3.25 to be Sunrisers Hyderabad's best batter
- Nicholas Pooran has odds of 3.70 to be Lucknow Super Giants' best batter
- Mohammed Shami has odds of 3.20 to be Sunrisers Hyderabad's best bowler
- Shardul Thakur has odds of 3.30 to be Lucknow Super Giants' best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We have seen thrilling games in the Indian Premier League 2025. As we head into the 7th game of the tournament, hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to build on their dominance as they take on the Lucknow Super Giants. The Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a confident start with a big win against the Rajasthan Royals, putting up the second-highest score in IPL. Their odds have improved after the win, and the side will look to use the home advantage and improve its position on the points table. It will be a big test for the Lucknow Super Giants after losing against the Delhi Capitals. It will be interesting to see if the Capitals are up for the challenge in this game.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview
Pat Cummins couldn't have asked for a better start from his players. They hammered the Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their opening game after posting 286 runs batting first. They are the favorite team on most cricket betting sites to win this game. Cummins would like a better show from his bowlers, who showed a few signs of struggle in the game against the Royals.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma looked good in the last game, and the team expects the pair to deliver a big opening-wicket partnership. Ishan Kishan's hundred in the last game helped the team post the big total, and he will look to add quick runs in the middle order with Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen. Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, and Cummins complete a strong batting lineup for the team.
Mohammed Shami and Simarjeet Singh struggled with the new ball against the Royals, and the team expects a better start from the pair. Pat Cummins will look to lead from the front and do well in the middle overs with Adam Zampa. The team needs Abhishek Sharma and Harshal Patel to do well in the supporting role, as the Lucknow Super Giants have a strong batting lineup.
Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa (Impact Player)
Lucknow Super Giants Preview
Rishab Pant and his men will be upset with their 1-wicket loss against the Delhi Capitals in the first game. They had the game in the bag with a big score on the board and put the Delhi Capitals under pressure in the powerplay. However, the team failed to sustain the momentum. The odds have come down for the team on cricket betting apps, and Pant expects a strong comeback from his bowlers as the Sunrisers Hyderabad are in murderous form with the bat.
Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh delivered a good start in the last game, and the team expects a similar start from the pair. Nicholas Pooran will be confident after his good show in the last game and look to build partnerships in the middle order with Rishab Pant and David Miller. In the lower middle order, the team expects runs from Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, and Shahbaz Ahmed.
Shardul Thakur and Manimaran Siddharth picked early wickets in the last game, and the team expects early breakthroughs from the pair. Digvesh Rathi looked in good form, but he will need support from Ravi Bishnoi in the middle overs, as the Sunrisers have good hitters in the lineup. The team expects a better show from Prince Yadav and Shahbaz Ahmed, as their lackluster bowling cost the team dearly in the last game.
Expected Starting XI for Lucknow Super Giants
Rishab Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth (Impact Player)
TOSS: To Bat First
The batting conditions are perfect at the start, and there is little for the bowlers on this wicket. The side batting first won the last game easily at this venue. Both captains will take a cue from the result and opt to bat first upon winning the toss.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Hyderabad will have clear skies on March 27. We saw a flat batting surface in the last game and expect a similar one for this contest. There isn't much on this track for the bowlers, and they must use their variations to do well at this venue. The side batting first will look to have 220 runs on the board to defend it successfully in such excellent batting conditions.
OUR PREDICTION
The Lucknow Super Giants will be under pressure after their shocking loss in the last game. Their confidence has taken a hit after they let the Delhi Capitals climb back from a difficult position. They need a better show from the bowling attack to win this game. The Sunrisers Hyderabad have their batting lineup in great form, which will make them confident. They have won the last four games at their home ground and shall start favorites according to our cricket betting tips.
Our prediction is for Sunrisers Hyderabad to win
