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The 10th game of IPL 2026 will feature a thrilling clash between SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, April 5. SRH, led by Ishan Kishan, are riding high after a dominant 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Their batting lineup, anchored by openers Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen, will look to maintain their momentum.
On the other hand, Rishabh Pant’s LSG are eager to bounce back after a disappointing start, falling short against Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets. The Super Giants batting struggled, being bowled out for just 141 in 18.4 overs.
Here are three players likely to make a major impact with the bat in this high-stakes encounter:
1. Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
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Abhishek Sharma has consistently been a thorn for LSG. The left-handed batter has a memorable record against the Lucknow side, including a 59-run blitz off 20 balls last season and an unbeaten 75 off 28 deliveries in 2024. Sharma thrives at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, scoring 521 runs in 19 innings with one century and three fifties. His overall IPL tally stands at 1,871 runs in 79 matches, featuring a century and nine half-centuries, with a strike rate of 163.69. Across T20s, he has accumulated 5,296 runs in 183 games, including eight centuries and 32 fifties.
2. Travis Head (SRH)
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Travis Head has proven to be a match-winner for SRH, particularly against LSG. In his two IPL innings against Lucknow, Head has struck 89* off 30 balls and 47 off 28 deliveries, both at the Hyderabad ground. He has excelled at this venue, amassing 459 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 181.42, with five fifties. Head’s IPL career includes 1,203 runs in 40 matches at a strike rate of 170.88, with one century and eight half-centuries. In T20 cricket overall, he has scored 4,609 runs in 176 games, including two centuries and 27 fifties.
3. Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
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LSG’s left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran has a remarkable record in T20 cricket, and he often rises to the occasion against strong bowling attacks. Against SRH, Pooran has accumulated 356 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 202.27, including two fifties. His recent performances against the SunRisers include scores of 45, 70, 48*, and 44*, showing his consistency. In Hyderabad, he has struck 183 runs in four innings at an astonishing strike rate of 244. Pooran’s T20 career is prolific, with 10,379 runs in 444 games, including four centuries and 63 half-centuries. His IPL record features 2,301 runs in 88 innings with 14 fifties at a strike rate of 168.57.
These three players are expected to dominate the batting charts when SRH and LSG face off. If they fire, it could significantly influence the outcome of this exciting IPL 2026 contest.
Also Read: IPL Fantasy 2026: Best Fantasy XI for SRH vs LSG Match 10 IPL 2026
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