Final result
Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets
Player of the match: Mohammed Shami
Result · Indian Premier League
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · SRH 2–5 LSGVenue par · 192Chase success · 55%POTM · Mohammed Shami
Match preview & overview
Lucknow Super Giants chase down SRH to win by 5 wickets in Hyderabad
Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 5 April 2026. Chasing 157, LSG posted 53 runs for 1 wicket in the powerplay and never looked in serious trouble thereafter. They finished on 160/5. SRH had been restricted to 156/9, a total well short of the venue average of 192, after losing 3 wickets for just 22 runs inside the opening six overs. Mohammed Shami took the Player of the Match award for his bowling in the first innings.
The toss proved a significant factor. Lucknow Super Giants elected to field and the decision paid off immediately. SRH's top order folded under pressure in the powerplay, and although the middle overs produced a recovery. 92 runs for 1 wicket between overs 7 and 16. The platform had already been lost. A total of 156 on a ground with a 192-run average was always going to leave SRH short.
In reply, LSG's openers went after the bowling from the start. Fifty-three powerplay runs repositioned the chase entirely. The middle overs brought some SRH pushback: 3 wickets fell for 61 runs between overs 7 and 16. But LSG only needed 46 from the death with 5 wickets remaining, and they conceded just 1 wicket in that phase to seal the win comfortably.
Pitch report & venue insights
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad — 104-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2005–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
104
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
179
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
52%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Lucknow Super Giants lead the series 5–2 from 7 completed matches
Seasons 2022–2026
Series standing
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Lucknow Super Giants7
Total meetings
0
No results
7
In last 7
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
SRH powerplay collapse cost them the match
Sunrisers Hyderabad lost 3 wickets for just 22 runs in the powerplay, putting themselves under immediate pressure. They recovered through the middle overs. 92 runs for 1 wicket between overs 7 and 16. But the early damage proved too costly to overcome at a venue where 192 is the average first-innings score.
Angle 02
LSG powerplay set the tone for the chase
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Mohammed Shami named Player of the Match
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Death overs went LSG's way in both innings
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LSG now lead the head-to-head series 5-2
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Chasing sides at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium succeed at a 54% rate across 104 matches, which may be reflected in how markets price toss outcomes at this venue.
- Top batter markets could be worth examining given the contrast between SRH's powerplay struggles (22 runs, 3 wickets) and LSG's flying start (53 runs, 1 wicket): phase-specific performance varies considerably here.
- Player of the Match markets for bowlers may offer more interest than headline batting lines when a low first-innings total is in play, as Shami's award in a 156-run game illustrates.
- LSG's 5-2 head-to-head advantage over SRH could be a contextual factor in how outright match markets are priced for future meetings between these sides.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
Who won the SRH vs LSG IPL match on 5 April 2026?
Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. They chased down Sunrisers Hyderabad's total of 156/9, reaching 160/5 to win with wickets in hand.
Who was Player of the Match in SRH vs LSG on 5 April 2026?
Mohammed Shami of Lucknow Super Giants was named Player of the Match. His bowling performance during SRH's innings was the standout individual contribution of the fixture.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants?
Across seven IPL meetings, Lucknow Super Giants lead 5-2. LSG have been particularly strong at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, winning three of the four matches played there between the two sides.
Where can I watch IPL 2026 matches in the UK?
IPL 2026 matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can stream via Sky Go or purchase a day pass through NOW TV if you do not have a Sky subscription. Given the time difference with India, most matches are available to watch live in the late afternoon or evening UK time.
What is the average first-innings score at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad?
Across 104 matches at the venue, the average first-innings score is 192. SRH's total of 156/9 in this match was therefore well below par, which goes a long way to explaining why LSG were able to chase with relative comfort.
How did Lucknow Super Giants' powerplay compare to the venue average?
LSG posted 53 runs for 1 wicket in their powerplay, considerably above the venue average of 43 powerplay runs. By contrast, SRH managed only 22 runs and lost 3 wickets in the same phase when batting first.
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Photo credits (4)
- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Shubman Gill — photo by Ajinkyasingh, CC0 · source
- Umesh Yadav — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source