Lucknow Super Giants Triumph Over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026
In the 10th match of IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants secured a crucial 5-wickets win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Captain Rishabh Pant played an unbeaten innings of 68 runs as LSG's batting and bowling combined to deliver a solid performance.
Highlights
- •Rishabh Pant anchors LSG with an impressive knock of 68 in the chase
- •Sunrisers Hyderabad lost their way early, managing only 156 runs after batsmen Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen's partnership
- •LSG's bowler Harsh Dubey took two wickets as LSG chased down 156 in just 19.5 overs
- •Rishabh Pant played a pivotal role in the 2nd win of the season for lucknow Super Giants
The Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered another thrilling game with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) securing a 5-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their 10th match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. LSG captain Rishabh Pant showcased a remarkable innings of unbeaten 68 runs, ensuring his team clinched success despite initial struggles.
Laying the Foundation: LSG vs SRH - A Blistering Start
LSG won the toss and opted to bowl first. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) struggled initially, losing three wickets in the Powerplay and managing only 35 runs in the opening ten overs. A 100+ run partnership between Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen steadied SRH, with Klaasen scoring 62 while Reddy contributed 56.
With SRH reaching a total of 156, LSG needed to challenge the target. However, it was not until Aiden Markram and Rishabh Pant formed a steady partnership that LSG gained momentum. Markram scored 45 runs but fell with LSG needing just two more wickets for victory.
Pant's unbeaten innings of 68 guided the team to their target in just 19.5 overs, a testament to his batting prowess and leadership. Pant's performance not only secured points for LSG, but also marked the beginning of their season win streak. His captaincy skills shone through every moment as he directed the run chase.
On the bowler's front, Harsh Dubey took two wickets for LSG while Ishan Malinga and Shivang Kumar claimed one each. SRH's bowlers conceded at a rate that allowed LSG to capitalize on their partnership and secure victory under Rishabh Pant.
