Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will aim to continue their winning momentum when they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 12 of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Thursday.
SRH started their campaign with a 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, thanks to a blistering century from Ishan Kishan. Meanwhile, LSG suffered a narrow defeat against Delhi Capitals and will look to bounce back against last season’s finalists.
SRH vs LSG: Predicted Playing XI & Impact Players
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Predicted XI
If Batting First:
Abhishek Sharma
Travis Head
Ishan Kishan (wk)
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Heinrich Klaasen
Aniket Verma
Abhinav Manohar
Pat Cummins (c)
Harshal Patel
Mohammed Shami
Simarjeet Singh
If Bowling First:
Adam Zampa replaces Abhinav Manohar.
Impact Player Options:
Rahul Chahar (Spinner)
Jaydev Unadkat (Left-arm pacer)
Sachin Baby (Batter)
Atharva Taide (Top-order batter)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Predicted XI
If Batting First:
Aiden Markram
Mitchell Marsh
Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
Nicholas Pooran
David Miller
Ayush Badoni
Shahbaz Ahmed
Shardul Thakur
Ravi Bishnoi
Avesh Khan
If Bowling First:
M. Siddarth replaces Mitchell Marsh.
Impact Player Options:
Abdul Samad (Power-hitter)
Himmat Singh (Middle-order batter)
Rajvardhan Hangargekar (Fast bowler)
Akash Singh (Left-arm pacer)
SRH vs LSG Dream11 Fantasy Team Picks
Top Dream11 Picks
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran (VC) |
| Batters | Travis Head, David Miller, Mitchell Marsh |
| All-rounders | Abhishek Sharma (C) |
| Bowlers | Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa, M. Siddarth |
Team Composition: SRH – 6 | LSG – 5
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Key Fantasy Tips for SRH vs LSG
✅ Captaincy Pick: Abhishek Sharma (Explosive opener, high strike rate)
✅ Vice-Captain: Nicholas Pooran (LSG’s best finisher)
✅ Must-Have Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi (Wicket-takers)
✅ Pitch Report: Hyderabad’s surface is batting-friendly, but spinners could play a role in the middle overs.
✅ Toss Factor: If SRH bats first, Travis Head & Ishan Kishan are top picks. If LSG bowls first, Avesh Khan & Shardul Thakur become crucial.
Full Squads for SRH & LSG
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Squad
Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Wiaan Mulder.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Squad
Rishabh Pant (c), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Abdul Samad, M Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
Final Verdict
SRH has a stronger batting lineup, making Head, Kishan & Klaasen must-haves.
LSG’s middle order (Pooran, Miller, Pant) can dominate if they get going.
Bowling: Shami & Bishnoi are top picks for wickets.
Who will you pick in your Dream11 team? Let us know in the comments!