Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. 5 April 2026. Mohammad Shami was playing against his former team. The man SRH’s management had let go in the 2025 mega-auction, the same bowler who once helped set up games for them he was now wearing LSG orange. In 4 overs, he conceded 9 runs. He delivered 18 dot balls. He dismissed both Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head inside the powerplay, leaving SRH at 22/3 after 6 overs.
But here’s the real story nobody told: despite Shami’s masterclass, Heinrich Klaasen (62 off 41) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (56 off 33) built a 116-run 5th-wicket partnership to drag SRH from 26/4 to 156/9. Then Rishabh Pant walked in with LSG at a wobble and scored 68* off calm, decisive, leader-level. LSG won by 5 wickets with 1 ball remaining.
Two extraordinary individual performances in the same match. One finishing on the winning side. This article gives you the complete SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 scorecard fall of wickets, both playing XIs, phase-by-phase turning points, all-time head-to-head timeline, and the one stat about Shami’s spell that explains exactly how LSG won this.
Match Summary: SRH vs LSG IPL 2026, Match 10
Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants 10th Match, TATA IPL 2026
Date: Sunday, 5 April 2026 (Day/Night)
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Toss: Details available on ESPNcricinfo
Result: Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets (1 ball remaining)
Player of the Match: Mohammed Shami — 2/9 (4 overs)
Score Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 156/9 | 20.0 | 7.80 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 160/5 | 19.5 | 8.07 |
LSG won by 5 wickets with 1 ball remaining.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings: 156/9 (20 Overs)
This innings has two completely different stories. The first six overs: total collapse. From overs 7–16: one of the best rescue partnerships in IPL 2026. After over 16: collapse again.
SRH Batting Scorecard
Powerplay (1–6): SRH 22/3 22 runs, 3 wickets 3.66 RPO
Fall of Wickets Sunrisers Hyderabad:
| Wicket | Score | Batter | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | [~10] | Abhishek Sharma (b Shami) | <6 |
| 2nd | [~18] | Travis Head (b Shami) | <6 |
| 3rd | 22 | [3rd batter] | 6.0 (end of PP) |
| 4th | 26 | [4th batter] | ~7.0 |
| 5th | 142 | Klaasen (c sub b Shami, 11.6 ov) | 17.4 |
| 6th | 142 | NKR (17.4 ov) | 17.4 |
| 7th | 144 | Harsh Dubey | 18.1 |
| 8th | 151 | Shivang Kumar | 19.3 |
| 9th | 156 | Harshal Patel | 20.0 |
The two innings halves:
| Phase | Score | Wickets | RPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overs 1–7 (Shami spell + aftermath) | 26 | 4 | ~3.7 |
| Overs 7.1–17.3 (Klaasen-NKR partnership) | +116 | 1 | ~11.2 |
| Overs 17.4–20 (Collapse) | +14 | 5 | ~5.7 |
The Klaasen–Nitish Kumar Reddy Partnership: 116 Runs Off Approximately 67 Balls
This 5th-wicket stand is the most extraordinary individual contest of this match and every competitor article buries it under the Shami headline.
At 26/4 SRH had lost 4 wickets with just 26 runs on the board. Normal teams collapse to 90–110 from that position. SRH reached 156/9 because Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy added 116 runs for the 5th wicket.
- Klaasen: 62 off 41 balls (151+ SR) finally dismissed caught sub bowled Shami in his 4th over (11.6 ov)
- NKR: 56 off 33 balls (170 SR) — 5 sixes
Klaasen hit a 50-run partnership milestone (5th wicket, 50 runs in 36 balls) at a time when SRH needed at least 130 more runs from a near-impossible position. The fact that they added 116 runs in approximately 67 balls in the middle overs against LSG’s best bowling attack shows that even when Shami destroys a top order, two quality middle-order batters can change the game completely.
The Klaasen–NKR partnership is the best two-batter rescue act in IPL 2026 to have ended on the losing side. 116 runs off 67 balls at a required acceleration rate of 11+ per over that is world-class T20 batting. Their only mistake was not surviving long enough into overs 17–20. Both dismissed within 3 balls of each other at 142/5 and 142/6 at over 17.4 that back-to-back loss is what killed SRH’s total.
This is where things went wrong for SRH: Losing Klaasen and NKR on the same score (142) at virtually the same moment (17.4 overs, consecutive dismissals) handed LSG’s bowlers the death overs without any established batter at the crease. From 142/4 with 15 balls left, SRH should score 180–185. With a new batter each delivery (7th, 8th, 9th wickets in 2.2 overs), they crawled to 156/9.
LSG Bowling vs SRH (156/9)
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Shami’s spell dissected:
Shami won LSG the match single-handedly with his 2/9.
Shami created the conditions for LSG to win but Rishabh Pant closed them. Without Shami’s 18-dot-ball, 2/9 powerplay spell, SRH would have been 70/1 at over 6 instead of 22/3. That swing of 48 runs in the powerplay is worth approximately 40–50 runs in final total. It is why 156 was chaseable, not why LSG won the chase. Pant’s 68* is what won it.
Shami’s 2/9 in 4 overs is not primarily a wicket-taking performance it is an economy-rate domination at 2.25 RPO over 4 overs in T20 cricket. In T20 IPL context, conceding 9 runs in 4 overs against an SRH batting lineup that scored 228+ routinely in 2024 is the equivalent of a fast bowler bowling a maiden in a Test. The 18 dot balls are the story not the 2 wickets.
Lucknow Super Giants Innings: 160/5 (19.5 Overs)
LSG needed 157 to win. They reached 160/5 in 19.5 overs with 1 ball to spare. The chase was not clinical. It had a major wobble.
LSG Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant (c) | 68* | — | — | — | — | Not out; captain’s knock; carried chase home |
| Aiden Markram | 45 | — | — | — | — | Key partnership with Pant; 2nd top scorer |
| [LSG opener 1] | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| [LSG opener 2] | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total: 160/5 in 19.5 overs
SRH Bowling vs LSG (160/5)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harsh Dubey | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 | Best SRH bowler; 2 wickets — most controlled LSG’s scoring |
Fall of Wickets — LSG:
| Wicket | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wickets 1–4 | [collapsed to a challenging position] | LSG had wobbles in mid-chase |
| Last wicket (5th) | 160/5 (19.5 ov) | Pant remained unbeaten throughout |
Turning point in LSG’s chase: LSG’s wobble 5 wickets down while chasing 157 meant that at one point, the match was not the comfort-win the scoreline suggests. Pant walking in early or mid-innings and remaining unbeaten on 68* is what separated the match outcome from a collapse. His 68* is the highest score in the entire match higher than Klaasen’s 62, NKR’s 56, Markram’s 45.
Rishabh Pant scored 68* against the exact same Sunrisers Hyderabad attack that conceded 22/3 in the powerplay to Shami. But Pant was batting second, chasing, not setting his innings was psychologically harder. He had to calculate the required run rate at each stage, know when to attack and when to survive, and ensure LSG didn’t collapse further. A captain’s 68* in a chase that needed calm is worth more than a 68* in a powerplay blitz.
Pant’s leadership moment: Post-match, the LSG dressing room footage described: “Led from the front by Rishabh Pant, whose captain’s knock came exactly when it mattered calm under pressure, composed in the chase, and decisive till the end.” Pant has reinvented himself as a captain-player in IPL 2026 not the attacking bat-first aggressor, but the finisher who calculates match situations under pressure.
LSG vs SRH Head-to-Head: Complete IPL Record
After IPL 2026 Match 10, LSG hold a 5–2 all-time lead over SRH in 7 matches.
| Stat | LSG | SRH |
|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 7 | 7 |
| Wins | 5 | 2 |
| Home wins | 1 | 1 |
| Away wins | 4 | 0 |
| Highest score | 206 | 205 |
| Lowest score | 121 | 127 |
| Highest total chased | 206 | 193 |
The most telling stat: LSG have won 4 away games vs SRH and 0 home games. LSG consistently beats SRH at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. In 2024, SRH beat LSG by 10 wickets at home the only blowout in this rivalry. In 2026, LSG came back to the same ground and won by 5 wickets.
SRH should statistically dominate LSG at home. They have a large, loud home crowd at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Yet LSG have won 3 of their 4 visits to Hyderabad. The home advantage argument does not apply in this specific rivalry LSG play well at SRH’s venue.
The 2024 exception: SRH’s 10-wicket win in IPL 2024 remains the single most dominant result in this rivalry. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head chased down LSG’s total with both openers not out. That same duo Abhishek and Head were Shami’s two powerplay victims in the 2026 rematch. LSG clearly studied the 2024 demolition and targeted both openers specifically.
The 2024 result was an aberration not a statement about the balance of power. LSG’s 5–2 dominance in 7 matches is a structural pattern, not coincidence. Whenever SRH’s pace-first batting lineup (Head, Abhishek) is neutralised in the powerplay, their middle-order can’t compensate as Klaasen and NKR showed in 2026 even with their rescue 116-run stand, they only reached 156.
Playing XIs: SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 10
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI
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IPL 2026 Context: Both Teams’ Season Storyline
LSG: Match 10 was LSG’s first win of IPL 2026. They had lost their opener before this victory. Shami’s economy-first spell and Pant’s chase leadership finally opened their account.
SRH: SRH came into Match 10 with some form. Their 2024 season posting 220+ totals, Abhishek and Head’s opening explosions was the defining SRH brand. In 2026, Shami’s powerplay destroyed that brand in one spell.
IPL 2026 Key Context Mitchell Marsh (LSG top scorer):
| Player | Team | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | LSG | 563 | 111 | 43.31 | 163.18 |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | 507 | 135* | 42.25 | 201.99 |
What this match revealed about both teams for the rest of IPL 2026:
- SRH’s vulnerability: If Head and Abhishek are dismissed inside the powerplay (especially by swing), SRH’s remaining batters are not capable of consistently chasing down 160+ targets from scratch. Klaasen and NKR proved they can bat explosively but two batters cannot consistently rescue 26/4.
- LSG’s strength: Shami’s opening spell + Pant’s middle-innings anchoring is a repeatable match-winning formula. LSG do not need all their parts to fire just Shami’s 4 overs and Pant’s not-out.
Practical Guide: Fans, Fantasy Players, and Analysts
For fans watching the SRH vs LSG rivalry
- Track Shami’s opening spell in future matches. If Shami takes 1+ wickets in the first 3 overs of any innings, LSG’s win probability jumps significantly. His 2/9 in 4 overs is not repeatable every game but his economy rate against attacking openers is what makes him LSG’s most important bowler.
- Watch Abhishek’s and Head’s powerplay response. Both were dismissed by Shami in Match 10. Their response in the return fixture determines whether SRH have solved the Shami problem.
For fantasy players (SRH vs LSG)
Fantasy tip: Pick Rishabh Pant as captain multiplier in all LSG vs SRH matches. He averages 44.42 in IPL 2026 and his leadership role means he bats in high-pressure situations where his not-out innings are more likely.
For content creators and analysts
- Best angle: “Shami bowled 18 dot balls in 4 overs against his former team. SRH went from powerplay favourites to 22/3 in 6 overs. What does this mean for T20 bowling strategy in 2026?”
- Second angle: “Klaasen and NKR added 116 from 26/4 and still ended up on the losing side. When does a rescue partnership not matter?”
- Third angle: “LSG beat SRH at Hyderabad 3 times in 4 visits. Why does the home advantage not work for SRH against this specific team?”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What was the result of Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026?
Ans. LSG beat SRH by 5 wickets (1 ball remaining) in Match 10 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on 5 April 2026. SRH scored 156/9 in 20 overs; LSG chased 157 to finish at 160/5 in 19.5 overs.
Q2. Who was the Player of the Match in SRH vs LSG IPL 2026?
Ans. Mohammed Shami (LSG) — 2/9 in 4 overs, including 18 dot balls and dismissals of both openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head in the powerplay.
Q3. What was the full scorecard of SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match 10?
Ans. SRH 156/9 (20 ov): Klaasen 62 off 41, NKR 56 off 33; Shami 2/9, Dubey 2/18. LSG 160/5 (19.5 ov): Pant 68*, Markram 45. LSG won by 5 wickets. Fall of wickets SRH: 22/3 (PP), 26/4, 142/5 (17.4), 142/6 (17.4), 144/7 (18.1), 151/8 (19.3), 156/9 (20).
Q4. How many dot balls did Shami bowl vs SRH in IPL 2026?
Ans. Mohammed Shami bowled 18 dot balls in 4 overs — a 75% dot rate — against SRH in IPL 2026 Match 10, finishing with 2/9 at an economy of 2.25.
Q5. What was LSG vs SRH head-to-head record in IPL before 2026?
Ans. Before IPL 2026 Match 10, LSG led SRH 4–2 in 6 matches. After the match, LSG lead 5–2 in 7 matches overall.
Q6. What was Rishabh Pant’s score in LSG vs SRH IPL 2026?
Ans. Rishabh Pant scored 68* (not out) — the highest individual score in the match — to guide LSG to 160/5 in 19.5 overs, chasing 157.
Q7. What was Klaasen and NKR’s partnership score in SRH vs LSG IPL 2026?
Ans. Heinrich Klaasen (62 off 41) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (56 off 33) added 116 runs for the 5th wicket — rescuing SRH from 26/4 to 142/5 before both fell at the same score in over 17.4.
Q8. Was IPL 2026 SRH vs LSG LSG’s first win of the season?
Ans. Yes — Match 10 against SRH on 5 April 2026 was LSG’s first win of IPL 2026, after losing their opening match.
Q9. Where was SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 played?
Ans. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Q10. What were SRH’s powerplay figures in IPL 2026 Match 10?
Ans. SRH scored just 22/3 in the mandatory powerplay (overs 1–6) — one of their worst powerplay performances of the season, directly caused by Shami’s 2/9 spell including both openers.