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The excitement continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as Ishan Kishan-led SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare to face Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, April 5. After their dominant 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), SRH’s bowling lineup looks in prime form. With Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, and Nitish Kumar Reddy all performing strongly, the Hyderabad franchise will aim to maintain their winning momentum.
Meanwhile, Lucknow struggled in their IPL opener against Delhi Capitals (DC), managing only 141 runs. While their frontline pacers Mohammad Shami, Prince Yadav, and Mohsin Khan bowled decently, the rest of the attack leaked runs. The Super Giants will look to improve their performance in Hyderabad.
Here’s a closer look at the three bowlers most likely to make an impact in the SRH vs LSG clash - perfect picks for Dream11 and My11Circle fantasy teams.
1. Eshan Malinga (SRH)
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The Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga has quickly established himself as one of SRH's key wicket-takers. Since his debut in IPL 2025, Malinga has picked up 15 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 9.36, with best figures of 3/31 against KKR.
In his only outing against LSG last season, he delivered 2/28, dismissing captain Rishabh Pant and Ayush Badoni. In T20 cricket overall, Malinga has 54 wickets in 41 games at an economy of 8.66, including two four-wicket hauls. Fantasy players can expect him to deliver crucial breakthroughs in this high-stakes encounter.
Dream11/My11Circle Tip: Likely to pick key middle-order wickets.
2. Jaydev Unadkat (SRH)
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Jaydev Unadkat was outstanding against KKR, claiming 3 wickets and proving why he remains a fantasy favorite. The left-arm pacer thrives at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, with 19 wickets in 13 IPL games at this venue at an economy of 7.50, including a five-wicket haul.
At 34, Unadkat is one of the few bowlers with 100+ IPL wickets, and his overall T20 record is remarkable: 261 wickets in 215 matches at an economy of 7.95. His international experience in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is makes him a dependable choice to handle pressure situations.
Dream11/My11Circle Tip: Ideal pick as a strike bowler with wicket-taking potential in powerplays.
3. Mohammad Shami (LSG)
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Former SRH pacer Mohammad Shami has historically performed well in Hyderabad, with 8 wickets in 7 games at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Against the SunRisers, Shami has claimed 18 wickets in 14 games at an economy of 7.96, with best figures of 4/21.
With 227 wickets in 184 T20s and international experience across 64 Tests, 108 ODIs, and 25 T20Is, Shami is a proven match-winner with the new ball. After a quiet opener against DC (1/28), he will aim to bounce back against his former team, making him a crucial fantasy pick.
Dream11/My11Circle Tip: A strong choice for early breakthroughs, especially against SRH’s top order.
Fantasy Team Insight
For Dream11 & My11Circle users, these three bowlers-Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, and Mohammad Shami - are expected to be the most impactful in terms of wickets. Including at least two of them in your playing 11 could significantly boost your fantasy points, thanks to their proven wicket-taking ability and consistency in pressure situations.
Also Read: SRH vs LSG IPL 2026, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction
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