IPL 2026 | LSG Edge Past SRH In Thriller To Book First Win As Rishabh Pant Leads From The Front

LSG secure a narrow five-wicket win over SRH, with Rishabh Pant’s composed knock sealing the chase.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) held their nerve to register a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 10 of IPL 2026 in Hyderabad, chasing down 157 with one ball to spare.

After opting to bowl first, LSG produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict SRH to 156/9. The hosts endured a disastrous start, losing early wickets as Mohammed Shami struck twice in the powerplay, dismissing Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head cheaply. Prince Yadav and Avesh Khan chipped in with two wickets each, further denting SRH’s progress.

At 26/4, SRH were in deep trouble before a remarkable counterattack from Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy revived the innings. The duo stitched together a crucial 116-run partnership, with Klaasen scoring 62 off 41 balls and Reddy adding a brisk 56 off 33 deliveries. Their effort helped SRH post a competitive total despite the early collapse.

LSG Steer Risky Chase Against SRH

In response, LSG got off to a solid start through Aiden Markram, who played an aggressive knock of 45 off 27 balls. However, SRH bowlers fought back in the middle overs, reducing LSG to 105/4 and putting the chase in a tricky position.

Captain Rishabh Pant then anchored the innings with a composed unbeaten 68 off 50 balls. Despite wickets falling at regular intervals, Pant held his ground and kept the scoreboard ticking. Contributions from Abdul Samad and Ayush Badoni provided brief support, but the match went down to the final over.

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With nine runs needed off the last over, Pant showcased his composure under pressure, striking two crucial boundaries to bring the equation under control. LSG eventually reached 160/5 in 19.5 overs, sealing a much-needed win as their first one in IPL 2026.

This is brilliant batting from Rishabh pant. Absorbed the pressure really well n finished the game for LSG. Number 3 is the way to go for Pant.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 5, 2026

This is a better position for Rishabh pant. Got a century last time he batted at no 3 and tonight as well playing a match winning knock for his team. No 3 now in t20 should be his settled order. #ipl #SRHVSLSG

— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) April 5, 2026