SRH vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2026 - Shami, Prince Leave SRH in Disarray Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced a severe batting collapse against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter on April 5, 2026, as key players fell in quick succession. LSG’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami and Digvesh Rathi, dismantled SRH’s innings, leaving them at 35 for 4 after 10 overs—a fourth-lowest total in IPL history. The lowest totals in IPL history include KKR’s 31 for 3 in 2009, RR’s 32 for 5 in 2009, and MI’s 32 for 4 in 2015. SRH’s struggles continued as Rathi and Shami exploited the conditions, with Shami dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan early in the innings. LSG’s strategy of bowling first proved effective, as SRH’s batting lineup struggled to adapt. Shami, playing against his former team, struck early with an offcutter to dismiss Abhishek Sharma in the first over. His pace and movement continued to trouble SRH, with Shami later removing Kishan in a similarly deceptive delivery. Rathi, brought into the attack after the powerplay, also made an impact, dismissing Kishan with a sharp delivery that beat his inside edge. The dismissal left SRH reeling at 11 for 3, forcing Liam Livingstone and Heinrich Klaasen to rebuild the innings. The match’s context added to the tension, as LSG captain Rishabh Pant opted to bowl despite the pitch being described as “batter-friendly” by the team’s coach, Daniel Vettori. Pant’s decision to defend the total was notable, as no team had successfully defended a score in the IPL 2026 season prior to this match. The pitch, which had previously seen SRH score 286 against Rajasthan Royals in 2025, was expected to favor aggressive batting, but LSG’s bowlers managed to restrict SRH’s scoring. SRH’s batting woes were compounded by poor execution and missed opportunities.#srh #rishabh_pant #mohammed_shami #lsg #digvesh_rathi
Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad Set for T20 Clash with Strategic Team Adjustments Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant opted to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a T20 match under overcast skies in Hyderabad, citing the pitch conditions as a balanced challenge for both batting and bowling. Pant’s decision, while pragmatic, left some uncertainty about his role in the innings, as he hinted at potential adjustments to his batting order. “It looks like a good wicket for sure but at the same time, there is something for the bowlers as well,” Pant said, emphasizing the difficulty of scoring after the powerplay phase. When asked if he would continue opening the innings, Pant remained noncommittal, stating, “We’ll see,” despite being listed as the third batter in the team sheet. LSG made several strategic changes to their squad, including the inclusion of legspinner Digvesh Rathi, left-arm spinner M Siddharth, and fast bowler Avesh Khan. These additions came at the expense of Shahbaz Ahmed, Anrich Nortje, and Mohsin Khan, who were dropped for the match. Ayush Badoni was identified as the likely Impact Player for the chase, offering flexibility in the middle order. Meanwhile, SRH brought in Liam Livingstone and Harshal Patel, replacing Salil Arora and leaving Eshan Malinga and David Payne as the sole overseas fast bowlers available from the Impact Player bench. The match was scheduled on pitch no. 2, a surface with a history of high-scoring performances. The last afternoon game played on this pitch in the IPL 2025 season saw SRH post a formidable 286 runs, with Rajasthan Royals responding with 242. The boundary dimensions—square boundaries of 63 and 68 meters, and a straight boundary of 75 meters—were noted as factors that could influence the game’s flow.#sunrisers_hyderabad #lucknow_super_giants #rishabh_pant #digvesh_rathi #m_siddharth
