LSG’s Playoff Dreams Shattered as SRH Clinches Commanding Victory
What a rollercoaster night it was in Lucknow! The clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad turned out to be more than just another league game—it marked the end of the road for LSG in IPL 2025. Coming into the match, LSG knew they had no room for error. They had to win all their remaining games to stay in contention for a playoff spot. But under the bright lights of the Ekana Stadium, their hopes were dashed by a relentless SRH side that finally clicked when it mattered.
LSG batted first and posted a competitive 205 for 7 on the board. With impactful innings from Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh, they looked like they had given their bowlers enough to defend. But what followed was a batting display that left the home crowd stunned.
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Abhishek Sharma was on a mission. He tore into the LSG bowling attack, reaching his fifty in just 18 balls with four consecutive sixes. His fireworks set the tone for the chase. Though Digvesh Rathi did manage to remove Sharma and later Ishan Kishan, the momentum had already swung firmly in Hyderabad’s favor. Klaasen’s composed 47 and some aggressive strokes from Kamindu Mendis ensured SRH crossed the finish line with 10 balls to spare.
This loss was a huge blow to Rishabh Pant’s side—not just in terms of the scoreboard, but psychologically too. Pant, who came into the season as the most expensive buy in IPL history, couldn’t quite steer his team through choppy waters. LSG now sits at seventh with 10 points from 12 games and officially out of playoff contention. A tough pill to swallow for a team that had high expectations coming into the tournament.
As for SRH, this win—only their fourth of the season—won’t propel them into the playoffs either, but it does restore a bit of pride. They are now eighth on the table with nine points, and while it's too little, too late, it gives them something to build on for next year.
LSG’s exit from the playoffs has added new dimensions to the points table. Teams like Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals are now firmly in the spotlight as the battle for the remaining spots intensifies.
For LSG fans, it’s a season of ‘what could have been.’ For SRH supporters, it's a glimmer of hope that their team is finally finding its rhythm—even if it came a bit late.
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