IPL 2025: Points table after SRH vs LSG Match 7

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season witnessed yet another exhilarating match as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 7. LSG comfortably chased down the target of 191 runs, winning by 5 wickets with 23 balls to spare. This emphatic performance was driven by a brilliant knock from Nicholas Pooran, who smashed 70 runs off 26 balls, supported by Mitchell Marsh’s composed 52 off 31 deliveries.

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Batting first, SRH set a competitive total of 190/9 in 20 overs. Travis Head anchored the innings with a steady 47 off 28 balls, while Aniket Verma's blistering cameo of 36 runs from just 13 balls provided a late flourish. Nitish Kumar Reddy also contributed a vital 32 runs. However, LSG’s bowlers kept things in check, with Shardul Thakur leading the attack by taking 4 wickets for 34 runs. Prince Yadav and Digvesh Singh chipped in with a wicket each, restricting SRH from breaching the 200-run mark.

In response, LSG's batting lineup showed its prowess. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive innings ensured the chase remained under control. Despite some resistance from SRH’s bowlers, including Pat Cummins (2/29) and Harshal Patel (1/28), LSG achieved the target in just 16.1 overs. Abdul Samad’s quick 22* off 8 balls added the finishing touch. This commanding victory significantly improved LSG’s Net Run Rate (NRR).

Updated points table after SRH vs LSG game

Following this win, LSG climbed to the 2nd position on the IPL 2025 points table with 2 points from 2 matches and a Net Run Rate of +0.963. SRH, despite their efforts, slipped to the 6th position, with 2 points from 2 matches and an NRR of -0.128. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remain at the top with an NRR of +2.137, maintaining their unbeaten record.

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