Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a dominant 5-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 27, 2025, at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. LSG’s excellent bowling, led by Shardul Thakur’s 4/34, and explosive batting from Nicolas Pooran, who set a new record for the fastest-ever IPL 50, ensured an easy chase of 191 runs.

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• Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets in IPL 2025 Match 7.
• SRH posted a total of 190/9 in their 20 overs, led by Pat Cummins’ quick-fire 18 runs off 4 balls.
• Shardul Thakur took 4 wickets for 34 runs, claiming his 100th IPL wicket and securing the purple cap.
• Nicolas Pooran made history with the fastest IPL half-century in just 18 balls, finishing with 70 runs off 26 balls.
• LSG chased down 191 runs in just 16.1 overs, with Mitchell Marsh contributing 52 runs off 31 balls.
• Pooran’s knock included 6 sixes and 6 fours, accelerating the chase.
• Captain Rishabh Pant broke his duck from the previous match, scoring 15 runs off 15 balls.
• Abdul Samad sealed the victory with a quick 21 runs off 8 balls, finishing the chase with David Miller (13*).
• LSG will next face Punjab Kings on April 1, 2025, while SRH takes on Delhi Capitals on March 30, 2025.