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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants LIVE Score, IPL 2025: SRH Continue To Attack Despite Going 5 Down vs LSG

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The **Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025** season has been nothing short of thrilling, and the clash between **Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)** and **Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)** is proving to be another high-octane encounter. Despite losing **five wickets**, SRH’s batters are refusing to back down, continuing their aggressive approach against a disciplined LSG bowling attack.  

Match Overview: SRH Batting First**  

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, SRH came out with an attacking mindset. Openers **Travis Head** and **Abhishek Sharma** started aggressively, taking on the LSG pacers in the powerplay. However, LSG struck early, dismissing Abhishek in the third over. Despite the early setback, SRH maintained their aggressive intent, with Head smashing boundaries at will.  

The middle order, including **Heinrich Klaasen** and **Aiden Markram**, kept the momentum going, but LSG bowlers struck at regular intervals to keep the game balanced. At the time of writing, SRH are **120/5 in 12 overs**, with **Abdul Samad** and **Washington Sundar** looking to stabilize the innings while keeping the run rate high.  

Key Moments of the Match So Far**  

1. Explosive Start by SRH Openers**  
- **Travis Head** continued his blistering form, hitting **3 sixes** in the first four overs.  
- **Abhishek Sharma** fell early to **Naveen-ul-Haq**, but Head ensured SRH maintained a high run rate.  

2. LSG Fight Back with Quick Wickets**  
- **Ravi Bishnoi** struck twice in the middle overs, removing **Head (42 off 20)** and **Klaasen (18 off 12)**.  
- **Markram (25 off 18)** looked solid but was dismissed by **Krunal Pandya**, leaving SRH at **95/4**.  

3. SRH’s Lower Order Holds Nerve**  
- Despite losing half their side, **Samad and Sundar** are counter-attacking, ensuring SRH cross **150+**.  
- **Mohsin Khan** and **Marcus Stoinis** have been economical, but SRH’s aggressive approach keeps the scoreboard ticking.  

LSG Bowling Performance**  
LSG’s bowlers have done well to pick up wickets, but SRH’s fearless batting has kept the pressure on. Key performances:  
- **Ravi Bishnoi**: 2/22 in 3 overs  
- **Naveen-ul-Haq**: 1/18 in 2 overs  
- **Krunal Pandya**: 1/15 in 2 overs  

What’s Next for SRH?**  
With **8 overs remaining**, SRH will aim for a **180-190 total**, which could be competitive on this pitch. **Samad’s power-hitting** and **Sundar’s stability** will be crucial in the death overs.  

LSG’s Chase: Key Battles Ahead**  
If SRH sets a target around **180-190**, LSG’s strong batting lineup, including **KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, and Nicholas Pooran**, will back themselves to chase it down. The key battles will be:  
- **Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs KL Rahul** (Powerplay)  
- **Pat Cummins vs Marcus Stoinis** (Middle Overs)  
- **T Natarajan vs Nicholas Pooran** (Death Overs)  

**Final Thoughts**  
This match is perfectly poised, with SRH fighting hard despite losing wickets. If they post **180+**, the game could go down to the wire. LSG, however, will back their strong batting unit to chase any total.  

Stay tuned for more LIVE updates!  

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LIVE Scorecard (At the Time of Writing):**  
**SRH**: 120/5 (12 overs)  
- **Abdul Samad**: 15* (10)  
- **Washington Sundar**: 8* (6)  

**LSG Bowling**:  
- **Bishnoi**: 3-0-22-2  
- **Naveen**: 2-0-18-1  
- **Krunal**: 2-0-15-1  

**Upcoming Players to Watch**:  
- **Pat Cummins (SRH)** – Can he deliver with the ball?  
- **KL Rahul (LSG)** – Will he anchor the chase?  

Prediction: If SRH reaches 185+, LSG will have a tough chase. But with their firepower, they are still favorites.  

Who will win? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!  


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