SRH vs LSG is expected to be a thriller, as the two teams will fight to keep their playoff hopes alive. Hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are on the brink of elimination after picking up just eight points from 11 games. Meanwhile, a defeat would put Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who have 11 points, under immense pressure going into their last two matches.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, will host this crucial fixture on Saturday at 3:30 PM.
SRH vs LSG Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Here’s a closer look at SRH and LSG – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 champions facing a do-or-die scenario, the top-order batters must fire in Hyderabad. Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, and Aiden Markram haven’t been at their best. If they fail again, SRH will become the first team to be knocked out of the IPL 2023.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar-led bowling unit had their struggles. T Natarajan couldn’t find his rhythm in the initial matches but improved his performances as the season progressed. However, Umran Malik had an IPL 2023 to forget. The youngster took only five wickets at an economy of over 10. Only Mayank Markande managed to pick up wickets on a consistent basis.
SRH Squad
- Aiden Markram (captain)
- Harry Brook
- Mayank Agarwal
- Rahul Tripathi
- Abhishek Sharma
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Washington Sundar
- Marco Jansen
- Mayank Markande
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- T Natarajan
- Umran Malik
- Abdul Samad
- Kartik Tyagi
- Upendra Singh Yadav
- Adil Rashid
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Akeal Hosein
- Samarth Vyas
- Anmolpreet Singh
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Sanvir Singh
- Glenn Phillips
- Vivrant Sharma
- Mayank Dagar
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Quinton de Kock is the player to watch out for in LSG. The South African, playing his first game this season, made a fighting 70 in the defeat against Gujarat Titans. Much is expected from Kyle Mayers, too, who puts the sword on bowlers in the powerplay. The likes of Krunal Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, and Ayush Badoni add more strength to the batting unit.
With LSG likely to have only domestic players in the bowling attack, the onus will be on Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, and Krunal. The return of Mohsin Khan is a boost for a pace attack, which struggled in the absence of Mark Wood. Avesh and Mohsin were outstanding for LSG last season, picking up 32 wickets between them.
LSG Squad
- Krunal Pandya (captain)
- Kyle Mayers
- Deepak Hooda
- Nicholas Pooran
- Marcus Stoinis
- Ayush Badoni
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Amit Mishra
- Avesh Khan
- Naveen Ul Haq
- Mark Wood
- Quinton de Kock
- Karun Nair
- Daniel Sams
- Yash Thakur
- Swapnil Singh
- Romario Shepherd
- Prerak Mankad
- Arpit Guleria
- Manan Vohra
- Yudhvir Singh
- Krishnappa Gowtham
- Karan Sharma
- Jaydev Unadkat
SRH vs LSG – Head-to-Head
SRH and LSG have met twice in IPL, and the Lucknow-based franchise won both fixtures. In the first meeting between both sides, Krunal Pandya took three wickets and made 34 with the bat.
IPL 2023 Stats – SRH vs LSG
- Most Runs: Rahul Tripathi – 237 runs (SRH); Kyle Mayers – 359 runs (LSG)
- Highest Wickets: Mayank Markande – 11 wickets (SRH); Ravi Bishnoi – 12 wickets (LSG)
- Most Sixes: – Kyle Mayers – 22 sixes (SRH); Heinrich Klaasen – 13 sixes (LSG)
Winner Prediction – SRH vs LSG
Though both teams are evenly matched in the bowling department, LSG’s batting unit is its strength and could make the difference against SRH on Saturday. The KL Rahul-less side will most likely add two points to its kitty.
Final Thoughts on SRH vs LSG
With two points the need of the hour for both teams, an exciting fixture is on the cards in Hyderabad. The match could go LSG’s way, but SRH is expected to give their all in the must-win fixture.
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