Toss & Conditions

The match will be played on pitch number 2 in Hyderabad, where the last afternoon game produced totals of 286 and 242. Across the last six games on this surface, teams batting first and chasing have each won three times, indicating a balanced wicket for both innings.

Head-to-Head

In the last three meetings, SRH have won two and LSG one.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH are fifth in the IPL 2026 regular season with 2 points from two matches and a net run rate of +0.469. They beat Kolkata Knight Riders after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG are eighth in the IPL 2026 regular season with 0 points and a net run rate of -1.397. They lost their opening match to Delhi Capitals by six wickets.

Playing XI

News & Facts

Key Stats

Verdict

Key stats favor SRH 6–2, with advantages in points, NRR, Elo rating, win rate, and head-to-head record, while LSG lead in powerplay and middle-overs economy. All four predictive models favor SRH, averaging 61% win probability against LSG’s 39%. Bookmakers align with models, pricing SRH at 1.69 odds versus 2.18 for LSG. SRH’s superior form and record against LSG are decisive factors, though LSG’s tighter bowling phases could influence the contest.