By IPL Fan 
Welcome back to IPLFan.in, your ultimate destination for all things IPL 2025! Tonight’s Match 7, played on March 27, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, was an absolute thriller. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) took on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and what a game it turned out to be! LSG chased down SRH’s 190/9 in just 16.1 overs, winning by 5 wickets, thanks to a blistering 70 off 26 balls by Nicholas Pooran and a match-defining 4-wicket haul by Shardul Thakur. SRH, despite a fiery start, couldn’t hold off LSG’s aggressive batting. Let’s dive into the match recap, check out the Google Trends buzz, and break down the scoreboards and key moments!
The IPL 2025 Match 7 lived up to the hype of a high-scoring encounter at Hyderabad, but it was LSG who stole the show with a dominant performance. SRH, batting first after LSG won the toss, posted 190/9 in 20 overs, with contributions from Travis Head (47 off 28) and Aniket Verma (36 off 13). However, Shardul Thakur’s 4-wicket haul, including the dismissals of Abhishek Sharma (6) and Ishan Kishan (0), rocked SRH early. LSG’s chase was powered by Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 70 off 26 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes) and Mitchell Marsh’s 52 off 31, as they raced to 193/5 in 16.1 overs. Abdul Samad’s late cameo of 22* off 8 balls sealed the deal for LSG, handing SRH their first home defeat of the season.
The online excitement for tonight’s match was off the charts, as seen on Google Trends for March 27, 2025:
- “SRH vs LSG 2025” Peaks: Searches for “SRH vs LSG 2025” spiked by 150% during the match, especially in Hyderabad and Lucknow, with fans looking for “SRH vs LSG live score” and “SRH vs LSG highlights” as Pooran’s blitzkrieg lit up the chase.
- Nicholas Pooran Steals the Show: “Nicholas Pooran IPL 2025” searches surged by 200% after his 70 off 26 balls. Fans were buzzing with “Pooran LSG batting” queries, especially after his 116-run partnership with Marsh in just 43 balls.
- Shardul Thakur’s Redemption: “Shardul Thakur IPL 2025” searches rose by 130% after his 4-wicket haul. Fans searched for “Shardul Thakur LSG bowling” following his early breakthroughs, with some even calling him “Lord Thakur” on social media.
- SRH’s Home Loss Shocks Fans: “SRH home record IPL 2025” searches increased by 90% as fans reacted to SRH’s first defeat at Hyderabad this season, with many searching “SRH batting collapse” after Kishan’s golden duck.
- IPL 2025 Continues to Trend: Overall “IPL 2025” searches remain high, up 280% since the season began on March 22, with “IPL 2025 points table” and “IPL 2025 live streaming” trending as fans follow the tournament closely.
The Google Trends data shows that LSG’s emphatic win has captured the attention of cricket fans, with Pooran and Thakur emerging as the night’s biggest talking points.
SRH started strongly but couldn’t maintain momentum against LSG’s disciplined bowling. Here’s how their innings unfolded:
- Early Blows by Shardul Thakur: Shardul Thakur struck in the third over, dismissing Abhishek Sharma (6) and Ishan Kishan (0) in consecutive deliveries. Kishan, coming off a century against RR, fell for a golden duck, leaving SRH at 15/2. Travis Head (47 off 28, 5 fours, 1 six) steadied the ship with Nitish Kumar Reddy (30 off 24), but Prince Yadav bowled Head with a fiery full-length delivery in the 10th over.
- Middle Order Struggles: Heinrich Klaasen (15) and Abhinav Manohar (8) couldn’t convert their starts, with Thakur striking again to remove Manohar. At 122/4 after 13 overs, SRH looked set for a big total, but LSG’s bowlers tightened the screws. Ravi Bishnoi (1/32) and Avesh Khan (1/37) kept the pressure on.
- Late Fireworks: Aniket Verma’s 36 off 13 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes) and Pat Cummins’ quick 18 off 4 balls (3 sixes) pushed SRH to 190/9. However, LSG’s fielding was sharp, and Shardul’s final wicket of Mohammed Shami (2) ensured SRH didn’t cross 200.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Head | 47 | 28 | 5 | 1 | 167.85 | b Prince Yadav |
| Abhishek Sharma | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 | c Pooran b Shardul Thakur |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | b Shardul Thakur |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 30 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 125.00 | c Miller b Ravi Bishnoi |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 125.00 | lbw b Avesh Khan |
| Aniket Verma | 36 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 276.92 | c Badoni b Shardul Thakur |
| Abhinav Manohar | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 88.89 | c Markram b Shardul Thakur |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 18 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 450.00 | c Marsh b Prince Yadav |
| Harshal Patel | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | Not Out |
| Mohammed Shami | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | c Markram b Shardul Thakur |
| Simarjeet Singh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | 21 | (lb 5, w 16) | ||||
| Total | 190/9 | (20 Overs, RR: 9.50) |
Fall of Wickets: 1-15 (Abhishek Sharma, 2.3 ov), 2-15 (Ishan Kishan, 2.4 ov), 3-76 (Travis Head, 9.2 ov), 4-100 (Heinrich Klaasen, 10.4 ov), 5-122 (Nitish Kumar Reddy, 12.6 ov), 6-138 (Abhinav Manohar, 15.2 ov), 7-181 (Pat Cummins, 17.5 ov), 8-181 (Aniket Verma, 18.1 ov), 9-183 (Mohammed Shami, 18.4 ov)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 8.50 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Manimaran Siddharth | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Rishabh Pant | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
Chasing 191, LSG put on a batting masterclass, reaching 193/5 in 16.1 overs. Here’s how the chase unfolded:
- Explosive Powerplay: LSG raced to 77/1 in the powerplay, with Aiden Markram (12) falling early to Harshal Patel. Nicholas Pooran (70 off 26, 6 fours, 6 sixes) and Mitchell Marsh (52 off 31, 7 fours, 2 sixes) then took charge, smashing 116 runs in just 43 balls. Pooran was particularly brutal against Abhishek Sharma, a bowler he’s dominated in the past.
- Middle Overs Domination: Pooran’s fifty came off just 21 balls, and Marsh reached his half-century soon after. LSG were 120/2 after 9 overs, needing just 72 runs off 66 balls. Pat Cummins dismissed both Pooran and Marsh in quick succession, and Simarjeet Singh got Ayush Badoni (15), but the damage was already done.
- Samad Finishes in Style: With 15 runs needed off the last 30 balls, Abdul Samad (22* off 8, 1 four, 2 sixes) smashed a six and a four off Harshal Patel in the 15th over. David Miller (13* off 7) hit the winning four off Ishan Kishan in the 16.1st over, sealing a 5-wicket win with 23 balls to spare.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Markram | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 120.00 | c Klaasen b Harshal Patel |
| Mitchell Marsh | 52 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 167.74 | c Reddy b Pat Cummins |
| Nicholas Pooran | 70 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 269.23 | lbw b Pat Cummins |
| Rishabh Pant (c & wk) | 15 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 | c Shami b Harshal Patel |
| Ayush Badoni | 15 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 187.50 | c Harshal Patel b Simarjeet Singh |
| David Miller | 13* | 7 | 2 | 0 | 185.71 | Not Out |
| Abdul Samad | 22* | 8 | 1 | 2 | 275.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | 6 | (lb 2, w 4) | ||||
| Total | 193/5 | (16.1 Overs, RR: 11.93) |
Fall of Wickets: 1-20 (Aiden Markram, 2.3 ov), 2-136 (Nicholas Pooran, 9.1 ov), 2-136 (Mitchell Marsh, 9.3 ov), 3-154 (Ayush Badoni, 11.5 ov), 4-189 (Rishabh Pant, 15.6 ov)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Harshal Patel | 3 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 10.67 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.50 |
| Simarjeet Singh | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 0.1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 96.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | 0.1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 24.00 |
- Player of the Match – Shardul Thakur (LSG): 4/34 in 4 overs. His early strikes, including a double-wicket over, set the tone for LSG’s dominance.
- Nicholas Pooran (LSG): 70 off 26 balls. A match-defining knock that turned the game in LSG’s favor.
- Mitchell Marsh (LSG): 52 off 31 balls. Supported Pooran in a game-changing 116-run partnership.
- Travis Head (SRH): 47 off 28 balls. Gave SRH a solid start but couldn’t convert it into a big score.
- Aniket Verma (SRH): 36 off 13 balls. A late cameo that pushed SRH close to 200.
- LSG’s Fastest Chase in IPL 2025: LSG chased 191 in 16.1 overs, their quickest chase this season, boosting their net run rate to +0.963.
- Shardul Thakur Joins 100-Wicket Club: Thakur’s 4/34 took him to 100 IPL wickets, a milestone celebrated widely by fans.
- SRH’s First Home Loss: SRH’s 190/9 wasn’t enough, marking their first defeat at Hyderabad in IPL 2025.
- Shardul Thakur’s Bowling: Thakur’s 4 wickets, including two in two balls, derailed SRH’s batting early.
- Pooran-Marsh Partnership: The 116-run stand off 43 balls was the game-changer, putting SRH on the back foot.
- Clinical Chase: LSG’s aggressive approach in the powerplay and middle overs ensured they never let SRH back into the game.
- Top-Order Collapse: Losing Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan early put SRH on the back foot.
- Bowling Lacked Bite: Adam Zampa (0/46) and Abhishek Sharma (0/16 in 0.1 overs) were expensive, allowing LSG to dominate.
- Missed Opportunities: Dropped catches, including one of Travis Head by Pooran, proved costly for LSG, but SRH couldn’t capitalize on their own fielding efforts.
LSG’s first win of the season gives them a massive boost, with their net run rate now at +0.963, placing them second on the points table. They’ll face Chennai Super Kings on March 30 in Guwahati, aiming to build on this momentum. SRH, now sixth with a negative net run rate, will look to bounce back against Mumbai Indians on March 29 in Hyderabad, hoping to regain their home dominance.
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