Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Pitch Report: With the 10th match of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), thrilling cricket makes a grand return to Hyderabad, where Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, April 5. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants (SRH vs LSG) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date: April 5, 2026
- Start Time: 03:30 PM (IST) - 10:00 AM (GMT)
- Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
SRH vs LSG Match Previews
Sunrisers Hyderabad lost their opening match of the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore; however, staging a spectacular comeback against Kolkata Knight Riders, they became the first 'away team' to secure a victory in IPL 2026. Now, however, they have returned home and are all set to play their first match of the season at Uppal. Entering this contest on the back of a win, SRH will look to maintain their winning momentum.
Despite playing on their home turf at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants kicked off their campaign with a crushing defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals. The batting unit led by Rishabh Pant appeared to struggle during the clash against DC; to address the challenges stemming from that defeat, LSG will need to formulate more effective strategies for the match scheduled to take place in Hyderabad this Sunday.
SRH vs LSG, Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
LSG vs SRH Match Pitch Report: Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium features a flat, batting-friendly pitch where high scores are typically the norm during IPL matches. It is expected that this trend will continue in the upcoming IPL 2026 clash between SRH and LSG.
The pitch surface is flat and hard, allowing the ball to come onto the bat beautifully. This makes batting easier for players looking to play big shots during the Powerplay and the middle overs.
Scores ranging between 180 and 220 are a common occurrence here. In recent seasons, totals exceeding 200 have become a regular feature, with massive scores—ranging from 220 to 250—even being successfully chased down.
The pitch tends to dry out slightly in the second innings, offering spinners a bit more grip on the ball during the latter overs; however, it is rare for this surface to transform into a 'true turner' that heavily favors spinners.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 83 | |
| Batting first won: | 35 | |
| Bowling first won: | 46 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 1 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 166 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 150 | |
| Highest Total: | 286/6 | |
| Lowest Total: | 80/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 160/3 |
SRH vs LSG Match Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Possible Playing 11: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan(WK)(C), 4. Heinrich Klaasen(WK), 5. Aniket Verma, 6. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7. Salil Arora(WK), 8. Harsh Dubey, 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. David Payne, 11. Jaydev Unadkat
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Rishabh Pant(WK)(C), 3. Aiden Markram, 4. Ayush Badoni, 5. Nicholas Pooran(WK), 6. Abdul Samad, 7. Mukul Choudhary(WK), 8. Shahbaz Ahmed, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Prince Yadav/Mohsin Khan
