IPL 2025 Fantasy Tips: LSG vs SRH at Ekana Stadium

May 19, 2025 01:18 PM Author : Admin

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Match 62 | May 19, 2025, 7:30 PM IST | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The stakes couldn’t be higher for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). A loss to the already-eliminated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will end their playoff aspirations. Even a win would leave LSG needing significant help from other results due to their negative net run rate. SRH, meanwhile, are playing for pride and building momentum for the next auction cycle.

While LSG's season has been inconsistent, they take confidence from their reverse fixture win over SRH earlier in the season. For SRH, Pat Cummins' leadership and their lessons from a challenging season could set the tone for a strong finish to IPL 2025.

Pitch Report

The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is one of the largest grounds in India, making boundary-hitting challenging. Expect a game with middling totals, with spinners and bowlers executing Test match lengths likely to dominate. Players will also need to contend with sweltering conditions, with temperatures touching 40°C.

Head-to-Head Record

  • Total Matches: 5
  • LSG Wins: 4
  • SRH Wins: 1

Fantasy Picks Based on Toss

If LSG Bat First
Suggested Players
  • Batsmen (3): Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, Abhishek Sharma
  • Bowlers (3): Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi, Pat Cummins
  • All-rounders (2): Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram
  • Wicket-keepers (2): Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan
If SRH Bat First
Suggested Players
  • Batsmen (3): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ayush Badoni
  • Bowlers (3): Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga
  • All-rounders (2): Mitchell Marsh, Kamindu Mendis
  • Wicket-keepers (2): Rishabh Pant, Heinrich Klaasen

Key Players to Watch

Pat Cummins (SRH): The Australian pacer is a proven match-winner and showed his mettle with a stellar 3/19 in the last game.

Digvesh Rathi (LSG): A breakout star for LSG, Rathi’s versatility across all phases of the game makes him a critical asset.

Nicholas Pooran (LSG): The power-hitter has been instrumental in LSG’s middle order and will need to step up in this do-or-die clash.

Get ready for a thrilling clash at Ekana Stadium! Stay tuned for updates and tips to perfect your fantasy lineup.