The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants is still new but competitive in IPL history. Both teams have faced each other 6 times, with LSG leading 4–2 as of May 2025.
One of the standout moments came in 2024 when Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma chased 166 in under 10 overs. Nicholas Pooran has scored the most runs (252), while Krunal Pandya leads the wickets tally (7).
Overview of SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head Record in IPL
SRH and LSG have faced one another six times in the IPL. In the 6 times, LSG has defeated SRH 5 times. The two teams clashed for the first time in 2022, with LSG winning by 12 runs.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad Won | 2 |
| Lucknow Super Giants Won | 4 |
| Highest Score (SRH) | 206/4 |
| Lowest Score (SRH) | 121/8 |
SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head at Different Venues
Let’s have a look at the head-to-head record at different venues.
SRH vs LSG at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
LSG and SRH have clashed three times at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. LSG won the first encounter in 2023. SRH then won the next meeting in 2024 in quick time, before LSG claimed the third in 2025.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| SRH Won | 1 |
| LSG Won | 2 |
SRH vs LSG at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
In the IPL, Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad have clashed twice at the Ekana Stadium and both one 1-1 match.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 2 |
| SRH Won | 1 |
| LSG Won | 1 |
SRH vs LSG at Neutral Venues
SRH and LSG have met once at a neutral venue, the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, during IPL 2022, where LSG won by 12 runs in the very first meeting between the two sides.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 1 |
| SRH Won | 0 |
| LSG Won | 1 |
SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head Team Records
SRH and LSG have produced some exciting totals and contests in their short rivalry. Let’s have a look at them.
Highest Team Total in SRH vs LSG Matches
SRH’s highest score against LSG is 206/4, which they chased down against LSG’s 205/7.
| Team | Score | Run Rate | Result | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 206/4 | 11.23 | Won | Ekana Cricket Stadium | IPL 2025 |
| LSG | 205/7 | 10.25 | Lost | Ekana Cricket Stadium | IPL 2025 |
| LSG | 193/5 | 11.93 | Won | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | IPL 2025 |
| SRH | 190/9 | 9.5 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | IPL 2025 |
| LSG | 185/3 | 9.56 | Won | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | IPL 2023 |
Lowest Team Total in SRH vs LSG Matches
SRH’s lowest total against LSG is 121/8, scored at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow during IPL 2023, a target which LSG chased down comfortably with Krunal Pandya starring with both bat and ball.
| Team | Score | Run Rate | Result | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH | 121/8 | 6.05 | Lost | Ekana Cricket Stadium | IPL 2023 |
| SRH | 157/9 | 7.85 | Lost | DY Patil Stadium | IPL 2022 |
| LSG | 165/4 | 8.25 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | IPL 2024 |
| LSG | 169/7 | 8.45 | Won | DY Patil Stadium | IPL 2022 |
| SRH | 182/6 | 9.10 | Lost | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium | PL 2023 |
SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head Batting Records
Here are the batting records between SRH and LSG.
Best Batting Performances
Travis Head holds the record for the highest individual score in this rivalry with an unbeaten 89 off 30 balls, while KL Rahul’s 68 for LSG remains the highest score batting first in this fixture.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Head (SRH) | 89* (30) | 296.67 |
| KL Rahul (LSG) | 68 (50) | 136 |
| Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 75* (28) | 267.85 |
| Nicholas Pooran (LSG) | 70 (26) | 269.23 |
| Marcus Stoinis (LSG) | 65 (39) | 166.66 |
Most Runs in SRH vs LSG Matches
Nicholas Pooran leads the batting chart with 252 runs in IPL matches between the two teams.
| Batter | Inns. | Runs | Avg. | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran (LSG, SRH) | 6 | 252 | 63 | 70 |
| Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 5 | 160 | 40 | 75* |
| KL Rahul (LSG) | 3 | 132 | 44 | 68 |
SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Now, let’s have a look at the head-to-head records in the bowling department.
Most Wickets in SRH vs LSG Matches
Krunal Pandya with 7 is the highest wicket-taker in these fixtures, while Avesh Khan is second with 6.
| Bowler | Inns. | Wickets. | Econ. | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krunal Pandya (LSG) | 3 | 7 | 5.75 | 3/18 |
| Avesh Khan (LSG) | 4 | 6 | 9.54 | 4/24 |
| Jason Holder (LSG) | 1 | 3 | 8.5 | 3/34 |
Best Bowling Figure in SRH vs LSG Matches
Avesh Khan, while playing for LSG, took a four-wicket haul of 4/24, which are the best bowling figures from either team in this fixture.
| Bowler | Bowling Figure | Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Avesh Khan (LSG) | 4/24 | 6 |
| Shardul Thakur (LSG) | 4/34 | 8.5 |
| Krunal Pandya (LSG) | 3/18 | 4.5 |
| Jason Holder (LSG) | 3/34 | 8.5 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH) | 2/12 | 3 |
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Conclusion: LSG Has Won 4 Matches Against SRH
The head-to-head record between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants is 4–2, with LSG having a clear advantage. In the early matches of this rivalry, LSG dominated, winning 3 of the first 4 games, while SRH won only 1.
LSG has been strong at their home ground, Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, where they have won both matches played. At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the results have been more balanced between the two teams.
In individual performances, Nicholas Pooran has scored the most runs with 252, while Krunal Pandya has taken the most wickets with 7 in this rivalry.
With IPL 2026 already going on, fans can expect more exciting matches as SRH’s strong batting takes on LSG’s balanced team. Both sides have match-winners, so every game can be unpredictable and thrilling.
