IPL 2025: SRH vs LSG LIVE Cricket Score – Shardul Thakur Takes 4 Wickets, Lucknow Super Giants Restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to 190/9

The IPL 2025 season has seen intense competition, and today’s match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is no exception. Shardul Thakur’s brilliant performance, taking 4 wickets, has helped Lucknow restrict Hyderabad to a total of 190/9, keeping their hopes alive for the win. This match has already seen some exciting moments, and as the game progresses, fans are eagerly waiting for the next twist. Let’s dive into the details of this action-packed match.

Shardul Thakur’s Masterful Spell

Shardul Thakur was undoubtedly the star bowler of the match, delivering a match-winning performance with the ball. After a disappointing start to the season, Thakur showed why he’s a key player for LSG, taking 4 crucial wickets that helped restrict SRH to under 200 runs. His spell began by removing Abhishek Sharma for just 6 runs.

• He followed this by sending Ishan Kishan back for a golden duck, leaving the Hyderabad team under pressure.
  
  
• Thakur’s wickets didn’t stop there as he dismissed Abhinav Manohar and Mohammed Shami in quick succession, leaving the SRH middle order struggling.
  
  

These breakthroughs came at crucial times in the innings, ensuring LSG remained in control of the match. Thakur’s efforts were instrumental in limiting SRH’s batting strength.

A Dramatic Run Out

In another bizarre twist of fate, Heinrich Klaasen was run out after a deflection from bowler Prince Yadav hit the non-striker’s wicket while Klaasen was out of his crease. This unexpected moment left the SRH camp stunned and unable to recover quickly.

• The incident added to the drama of the game, further tightening LSG’s grip over SRH.
  
  
• Klaasen’s run out served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, where every moment counts.
  
  

Lucknow Super Giants’ Fielding Strategy

Lucknow opted to field first after winning the toss, taking advantage of the pitch conditions at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, a venue where they had previously posted one of the highest scores in IPL history (286 runs against Rajasthan Royals).

LSG’s decision to bowl first was a tactical one, with the pitch favoring bowlers early on. Despite missing key players like Akash Deep, Mayank Yadav, and Mohsin Khan, Lucknow fielded a strong lineup with Avesh Khan returning to the team. His return to the squad brought fresh hope to their bowling attack, though they were still without some experienced bowlers.

SRH’s Struggles in the Chase

Sunrisers Hyderabad, who were looking strong early on, found themselves in trouble as the innings progressed.

• Despite a solid start, where Travis Head looked dangerous with a quick 47 runs, SRH failed to build on their early momentum.
  
  
• Head’s departure after a brilliant delivery from Yadav left Hyderabad needing to recover quickly.
  
  

The SRH team had to rely on their depth in batting, but Lucknow’s disciplined bowling and excellent fielding continued to put pressure on the hosts.

Match Summary

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Final Thoughts on SRH vs LSG

Lucknow Super Giants have put themselves in a commanding position, thanks to Shardul Thakur’s brilliant bowling. The match’s pace has been dictated by LSG’s fielding strategy, and now, it’s up to their batting line-up to chase down the target effectively. Can SRH’s bowlers stop LSG from clinching this victory, or will Lucknow’s all-round performance see them through? The answer will unfold soon.

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