IPL 2026 LIVE: Pant’s unbeaten 68 guides LSG to five-wicket win over SRH

Lucknow Super Giants chase 157 with composure against Hyderabad

Lucknow Super Giants chased down 157 to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets in a composed run chase. Rishabh Pant led from the front with a brilliant unbeaten 68 off 50 balls, anchoring the innings under pressure. Aiden Markram provided early momentum with a quick 45, while contributions from Abdul Samad and Ayush Badoni helped maintain control. Despite a few late hiccups, LSG comfortably reached 160/5 in 19.5 overs, sealing a well-paced victory.

Markram's explosive innings come to in an end

Shivang Kumar strikes a key blow as Aiden Markram falls for 45. Attempting to hit straight down the ground, Markram goes for a lofted shot off a wrong’un, but the ball turns away and catches the outside edge. It skies towards long-off, where Liam Livingstone settles under it and takes a comfortable catch. A big wicket for SRH, and a memorable moment for Shivang as he claims his maiden IPL dismissal.

LSG chase stays firmly on track against SRH

Lucknow Super Giants are well placed at 77/1 after 9.1 overs, chasing 157 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Aiden Markram is leading the charge with a fluent 45 off 26, striking boundaries at will, while Rishabh Pant is settling in with 17 off 17. With 80 runs needed from 65 balls, the required rate remains under control. Despite losing Mitchell Marsh early, LSG have maintained momentum and look firmly in command of the chase.

Klaasen and Reddy fifties lift SRH to 156/9 after early collapse against LSG

Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 156/9 in their 20 overs after a mixed batting display against Lucknow Super Giants. The innings got off to a shaky start with early wickets of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Ishan Kishan, leaving SRH under pressure. However, Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Reddy steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Klaasen led the charge with a fluent 62 off 41 balls, while Reddy contributed a brisk 56 off 33, playing aggressive strokes to revive the innings. Despite the recovery, SRH lost momentum in the death overs, slipping from a strong position to 156/9 due to regular wickets. Avesh Khan and Prince Yadav were the standout bowlers for LSG, picking up two wickets each, while Mohammed Shami delivered an economical spell. Overall, SRH managed a competitive total, but they would feel they left some runs on the table after a promising middle phase.

Avesh Khan strikes twice in two balls

Avesh Khan delivers a double blow! Harsh Dubey departs first ball after shuffling across to create room on the off side. The short-of-length delivery cramps him for space, and he ends up chopping it back onto his stumps. Clean bowled for a golden duck, Dubey’s brief stay ends instantly as Avesh picks up two wickets in two balls, putting SRH under pressure.

Rishabh Pant showed another great reflex

Klassen's innings come to an end after falling short of hitting a reverse scoop.

Nitish Kumar Reddy departs

Manimaran Siddharth strikes at a crucial moment as Nitish Reddy departs for a well-made 56 off 33 balls. Attempting to keep the momentum going, Reddy goes for a big shot but doesn’t get the desired connection. The ball travels straight into the hands of Prince Yadav, who completes a safe catch. It’s a timely breakthrough for LSG, ending a dangerous innings that had put SRH in a strong position.

Nitish Kumar Reddy played one of the most important innings

The young all-rounder, who was Player of the Match in the previous game, steps up again under pressure, bringing up a crucial fifty with SRH in a tricky position. It was a very full delivery, calmly driven to long-off for a single. Nitish celebrates in style with his trademark ‘Pushpa’ gesture, marking another impactful knock and reinforcing his growing importance in the SRH middle order.

Klassen brings up his fifty

Holding the innings steadily, Klassen completes his fifty, taking 33 balls to reach the landmark. With Nitish Kumar Reddy, who is also just one run away from his fifty, formed a 98-run partnership. SRH 124 for four.

SRH geared up their game

The 15th over proved to be a game-changing burst for Sunrisers Hyderabad, yielding 22 runs and shifting momentum decisively. Digvesh Singh Rathi was taken apart by Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Reddy, who combined power with smart placement. The over featured three towering sixes, alongside singles and a wide, exposing LSG’s bowling struggles under pressure. Klaasen anchored the assault while Reddy complemented with fearless hitting. This late surge lifted SRH to 114/4 after 15 overs, significantly boosting the scoring rate. The over not only accelerated the innings but also put SRH on course for a strong finishing total.

SRH reaches 50 runs, losing 4 wickets in 11 overs

Nitish Reddy is holding the innings steadily with Henrich Klassen. In front of LSG's tough questions, these two players are shaping the innings steadily.

Livingstone fails to convert the start

Liam Livingstone again fails to impress in the IPL. After getting settled in the crease, he went up to play a scoop to Digvsesh Rathi, and Rishabh Pant showed a good reflex behind the wicket.

SRH started in a filthy manner

In the first six overs, SRH was only able to make 22 runs, losing three wickets, with a run rate of 3.67 runs per over.

Shami gives another breakthrough, Travis Head is out

Mohammad Shami continues his great rhythm and gives a very important wicket to LSG. Travis Head departs after scoring 7 runs in 8 balls.

Abhishek Sharma departs on a duck

SRH lost their first wicket in the first over of the match. He fell short on a bouncer by Mohammad Shami, and debutant Manimaran Siddharth grabbed the catch.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat

LSG playing XI

Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav

Pitch report

Hyderabad presents slightly overcast conditions for this afternoon's clash, easing the heat for players. The surface looks firm but a touch dry, which could aid spinners later. With short square boundaries (63m, 68m) and even shorter pockets behind square, batters are likely to target those areas. Traditionally a high-scoring venue, this pitch should favour stroke play. Expect a 200-plus contest, with teams likely preferring to bat first and put runs on the board.

LSG win the toss and opts to bowl first

LSG wins the toss and chooses to bowl first at Hyderabad.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad face Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 Match 10 at Hyderabad, with SRH carrying strong momentum after a big win. Their batting, led by Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, looks explosive on a high-scoring pitch. LSG, meanwhile, are under pressure after a poor start and need contributions from Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran. Historically, LSG hold the edge, but current form favours SRH. The pitch is batting-friendly, suggesting a high-scoring contest. If LSG’s top order clicks, they can challenge, but SRH appear better balanced and are slight favourites heading into this clash.