LSG vs SRH, IPL 2025: Who Will Win Match 61 [Source: AP Photos]
The 61st match of IPL 2025 between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium features two teams with similar mid-table positions. Lucknow Super Giants' batting lineup is led by the explosive Nicholas Pooran and consistent Mitchell Marsh, while their bowling attack relies heavily on the wicket-taking abilities of Shardul Thakur and Digvesh Singh who have claimed 12 wickets each this season.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad depend on their dynamic opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, with Heinrich Klaasen providing stability in the middle order. Their bowling is spearheaded by Harshal Patel and Pat Cummins, who have taken 14 and 13 wickets respectively. Lucknow will host this crucial encounter on May 19 at 7:30 PM IST, with both teams looking to strengthen their playoff chances.
LSG vs SRH Toss Prediction
Analysis of the matches played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium this season shows that teams batting second have won 80% of the games played here. The data reveals a clear advantage for the second innings with a run rate of 8.75 compared to 8.03 in the first innings, with significantly fewer wickets falling in the second innings.
The pitch offers good batting conditions throughout the match, but becomes better for batting as the game progresses, making it easier for the chasing team. Given these trends, winning the toss and fielding first appears to be the strategically sound choice at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. The statistics clearly indicate that chasing at this venue has been the more successful strategy in IPL 2025.
LSG vs SRH Predicted Score Today
Innings
Predicted Score
Win Probability If Achieved
1st Innings
160-170
LSG 40%, SRH 60%
2nd Innings
165-175
80% win probability for team batting second
LSG vs SRH Predicted Top Performers
Lucknow Super Giants
Player
Role
Form
Nicholas Pooran
Batter
⬆️
Digvesh Singh
Bowler
⬆️
Aiden Markram
All-rounder
⬆️
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Player
Role
Form
Abhishek Sharma
Batter
⬆️
Harshal Patel
Bowler
⬆️
Pat Cummins
All-rounder
⬆️
LSG vs SRH Momentum Shifters
Factor
Threshold
Statistical Impact
LSG's Death Overs Batting
Run rate above 8.99 in final 5 overs
+26% win probability for LSG
SRH's Spin Bowling Performance
Economy rate under 8.16 for spinners
+24% win probability for SRH
LSG's Powerplay Batting
50+ runs in first 6 overs
+22% win probability for LSG
SRH's Harshal Patel Performance
2+ wickets with economy under 8.79
+25% win probability for SRH
LSG's Yorker Execution
5+ yorkers with economy under 3.91
+21% win probability for LSG
SRH's Boundary Hitting
More than 19.08% boundary percentage
+23% win probability for SRH
LSG vs SRH Win Probability
LSG vs SRH, IPL 2025: Win Prediction for Match 61 [Source: OneCricket]
LSG vs SRH OneCricket's Predicted Winner
Sunrisers Hyderabad to win this contest, taking advantage of the chasing-friendly conditions at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.