TOP STORIES

IPL 2025: SRH dampen LSG’s playoffs chances with blistering win

Monday, 19-May-2025
News

Delivering a blistering performance, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets on Monday in Lucknow, majorly ending LSG’s playoff hopes. Although SRH had already been eliminated from the tournament, they played with freedom, chasing down a challenging total of 205 in just 18.2 overs.

Asked to bat, LSG openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram unleashed a powerful start. Marsh struck a commanding 65, while Markram added a fluent 61, setting a solid foundation for a big total. Down the order, Nicholas Pooran added late fireworks with a quickfire 45, pushing LSG to an imposing total of 205/7 in 20 overs.

Chasing the target, SRH’s Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma led the counterattack with explosive hitting. Klaasen’s 47 was packed with authority, while Abhishek’s 59 off 20 anchored the innings in style. Even, Kamindu Mendis made a notable contribution, scoring a breezy 32 off just 21 deliveries to lead SRH to victory.

 

Tags

More News

News

IRE vs ENG, 1st T20I: Everything you need to know

16 hrs ago

Ireland will take on England in the first T20I of their three-match series on Wednesday at The Village in Dublin. The series is historic, as England, for the first time, are playing against Ireland in Ireland in a T20I series. Ireland will be led by experienced Paul Stirling, who will be assisted by seasoned players such as Ross Adair, Craig Yo...


News

"Pakistan are no match": Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly

18 hrs ago

Defending champions India didn't come across any challenge from bitter rivals Pakistan in their clash on Sunday as they effortlessly beat the men in green to register a splendid seven-wicket win at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. India's spin attack laid the foundation for an assertive win, imploding Pakistan to 127/9 (20) and ripping through their ...


News

Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq out of Asia Cup 2025

20 hrs ago

Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has been ruled out for the rest of the Asia Cup 2025, with Abdollah Ahmadzai being named as his replacement. Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed that Naveen-ul-Haq hasn't yet recovered from a shoulder injury, due to which he will miss the tournament in its entirety.

"Naveen will continue to under...


News

India women seek redemption against dominant Australia

20 hrs ago

India women are going through a challenging period after suffering a defeat in the first of the three-match ODI series against Australia on Sunday in Chandigarh. They now find themselves under huge pressure as they prepare to face Australia in the second ODI on Wednesday at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Heading into the seri...


News

Ravichandran Ashwin lambasts Pakistan following their defeat to India

21 hrs ago

The Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai was a one‑sided affair, with India overpowering Pakistan in all departments. India chased down 127/9 in no time, winning by seven wickets with 4.1 overs to spare. Reacting to India's victory, former India all‑rounder Ravichandran Ashwin slammed Pakistan, ripping into their ba...