LSG vs SRH – Toss Update, Playing XI and Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s LSG vs SRH IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

The IPL 2025 playoff race is heading for a nail-biting finish. With Gujarat Titans edging past Delhi Capitals last night, three teams — RCB, GT, and PBKS — have already sealed their playoff spots. That means just one coveted place remains, and several teams are still in the mix. One of those is Lucknow Super Giants. Despite being stuck on 10 points, LSG are still alive in the race — just barely. Their path is clear: win all three of their remaining matches and hope a few other results break in their favor. It’s a tough ask, no doubt, but this is the IPL — a league where the unexpected is routine. If LSG can find some rhythm now, they just might pull off the improbable. 

To be fair, it hasn’t been a great season for them. Inconsistency has plagued their campaign, and they’ve struggled to build any real momentum. But as long as there’s a chance — however slim — they’ll stay in the fight. Tonight, they’re back on home turf in Lucknow, taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in what feels like a must-win. SRH, on the other hand, are out of the playoff picture. Last year’s finalists have had a season to forget, managing just seven points from eleven matches. Led by Pat Cummins, they were expected to be strong contenders again, but their campaign never took off. Sloppy bowling, patchy batting, and a lack of consistency have all contributed to their slide. 

Now, the Sunrisers are playing purely for pride. They can’t change their fate this season, but they’ll want to restore some respect — for themselves, for their fans, and for the direction of the team moving forward. A few good performances in the final games can inject much-needed positivity ahead of next year. 

LSG vs SRH Toss Update 

Sunrisers Hyderabad have won the toss and they have decided to bowl first.

LSG vs SRH Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for LSG and SRH: 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh, Nicolas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan  

Impact Subs: Shahbaz Ahmed, M Siddharth 

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Eshan Malinga  

Impact Subs: Atharva Taide, Jaydev Unadkat 

LSG vs SRH Match Prediction 

IPL 2025 has hit a critical point where even the slightest slip-up could end a team’s campaign — and that’s exactly where LSG find themselves right now. A loss tonight would all but shut the door on their playoff hopes. They simply have to win every game from here on out, starting with this evening’s clash against SRH. 

Both sides come into this one struggling for form. LSG have dropped four of their last five matches, while SRH have picked up just a single win in that same stretch. So, something’s got to give. With everything on the line, I’m backing LSG to step up, get the job done tonight, and keep their postseason dreams alive.