LSG vs SRH IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant’s Captain’s Knock Leads Lucknow to Thrilling 5-Wicket Win
What a game! The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium was buzzing this afternoon as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) finally opened their account in IPL 2026 with a sensational 5-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
If you missed the action on April 5, 2026, you missed a masterclass in recovery from SRH and a clinical, ice-cold finish from the LSG skipper, Rishabh Pant. Here is the full breakdown of Match 10.
🏏 Match Summary: LSG vs SRH (Match 10)
After being put into bat, SRH looked like they would crumble for a double-digit score before a heroic 116-run partnership saved them. However, LSG’s chase was anchored by a resurgent Rishabh Pant, who stayed until the end to ensure Lucknow didn’t repeat their previous mistakes.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Toss | LSG (Elected to Bowl) |
| SRH Score | 156/9 (20 Overs) |
| LSG Score | 160/5 (19.5 Overs) |
| Result | LSG won by 5 wickets (1 ball left) |
| Player of the Match | Rishabh Pant (68* off 50 balls) |
📊 Run Comparison & Key Performances
This match was a tale of two halves. SRH struggled at the start and end, while LSG maintained a steady tempo throughout their chase.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting
| Batsman | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heinrich Klaasen | c Pant b Avesh | 62 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 151.22 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | c Prince b Siddharth | 56 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 169.70 |
| Liam Livingstone | c Pant b Digvesh | 14 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 70.00 |
Lucknow Super Giants Batting
| Batsman | Status | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | Not Out | 68 | 50 | 9 | 0 | 136.00 |
| Aiden Markram | c Livingstone b Shivang | 45 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 166.67 |
| Abdul Samad | c Livingstone b Harsh | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
🏟️ First Innings: Shami’s Early Fire & SRH’s Counter-Attack
LSG’s bowling attack, led by the veteran Mohammed Shami, tore through the SRH top order. Within 4 overs, SRH was reeling at 15/3, with Abhishek Sharma (0) and Travis Head (7) back in the hut.
- The Recovery: Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy stitched a phenomenal 116-run stand for the 5th wicket. Reddy was particularly aggressive, smashing 5 sixes.
- The Collapse: Just as SRH looked set for 180, Avesh Khan and Prince Yadav struck back in the death overs. SRH lost 5 wickets for just 12 runs to finish at 156.
🚀 Second Innings: The Rishabh Pant Show
Chasing 157, LSG lost Mitchell Marsh early, but Aiden Markram (45) provided the much-needed momentum in the powerplay.
- The Anchor: Coming in at #3, Rishabh Pant played a mature, risk-free innings. While wickets fell around him—including a bizarre run-out of Nicholas Pooran—Pant kept his cool.
- The Twist: Harsh Dubey (2/18) brought SRH back into the game by dismissing Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad in quick succession.
- The Finish: With 9 needed off the final over, Pant smashed a boundary and rotated strike perfectly to seal the win with just one ball to spare.
📊 Updated IPL 2026 Points Table (Match 10)
LSG has finally climbed off the bottom half of the table with this crucial win!
| Rank | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.233 |
| 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +0.120 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.850 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.562 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Who won the SRH vs LSG match today? A: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won by 5 wickets in a last-over thriller.
Q: Who scored the most runs in the match? A: LSG Captain Rishabh Pant top-scored with a match-winning 68* off 50 balls.
Q: How did Mohammed Shami perform? A: Shami was lethal in the powerplay, finishing with figures of 2/9 in 4 overs, including a maiden.
Q: Is Pat Cummins playing for SRH? A: No, Pat Cummins is currently unavailable due to injury. Ishan Kishan is leading the side in his absence.