IPL 2025, SRH vs LSG: Decoding the key player battles
What's the story
High-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Lucknow Super Giants in match number 7 of the Indian Premier League 2025 season on Thursday in Hyderabad.
SRH won their opener against Rajasthan Royals whereas LSG suffered a one-wicket defeat in a thriller against Delhi Capitals.
Both sides boast quality players and there are some interesting match-ups that will entice fans.
We decode the key player battles.
#1
Ravi Bishnoi vs Ishan Kishan
LSG spinner Ravi Bishnoi will want to continue his exploits against Ishan Kishan, who struck a century on debut for his new side SRH on Sunday.
As per ESPNcricinfo, across 7 innings, Bishnoi has dismissed Kishan 4 times in IPL.
The southpaw averages 8.25 with his strike rate being 91.66. He has scored 33 runs from 36 balls. 15 of them are dot balls.
#2
Shardul Thakur vs Abhishek Sharma
Shardul Thakur came in as a replacement for the injured Mohsin Khan after having earlier gone unsold in the mega auction.
Shardul, who took 2 wickets for LSG in his side's opener, will aim to test SRH's Abhishek Sharma.
Abhishek has been dismissed twice across 5 innings by Shardul. The former averages 8 (SR: 114.28). He owns 16 runs off 14 balls.
#3
Adam Zampa vs Nicholas Pooran
Adam Zampa took 1/48 against RR in SRH's opener, coming on as an Impact Player.
The Aussie leg-spinner will be tested against Nicholas Pooran, who smashed a 30-ball 75 against RR.
In T20 cricket, Zampa has dismissed Pooran twice across 8 innings. The batter averages 19 (SR: 105.55). He has scored 38 runs off 36 balls. Pooran has hit Zampa for three sixes.