The Indian Premier League (IPL) has a reputation for its fierce rivalries and electrifying exhibitions of cricket and has produced a unique set of incredible rivalries – one of them is the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) rivalry. While LSG only played their inaugural season in 2022, their rivalry with SRH quickly established them as must-see games every season thereafter. These match ups were full of last-ball finishes and large-margin victories that breathed life into both teams franchises. So, let us now breakdown the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline, looking at all the IPL matches from 2022 – 2025.
2022: The start – LSG instantly comes out with intensity
Match Date: April 4, 2022
Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai
Result: Lucknow Super Giants won by 12 runs
The competitive element started instantly with KL Rahul & Deepak Hooda took LSG’s score to 169/7. Deepak Hooda highlighted LSG innings with stout-cut 51 from 33 balls. KL Rahuls innings was the spine of the LSG innings with composed 68 from 50 balls. Sunrisers Hyderabad was put in a decent spot to chase down the competitive total, however lacked additional firepower from Rahul Tripathi (44) and Nicholas Pooran (34) falling just short by 12 runs.
Avesh Khan took 4 wickets, becoming the spolit for SRH, but allowed LSG to a new standard of operation as they entered the IPL and sprinted past SRH…
2023: LSG strengthens
Match 10 – April 7, 2023
Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Result: LSG victory by 5 wickets with 24 balls to spare.
SRH lost the toss and batted first only to limp to 121/8 overall; despite a considerably bold 34 from Rahul Tripathi. Krunal Pandya led the way with the ball and was commanded discipline and took a tidy 3 for 18.
LSG chased down the target, 125/5 in 16 overs and KL Rahul with 35, Krunal Pandya as Player of the Match scored 34. This match served to highlight the all-round strength of the LSG side and weaker examples of SRH batting line-up.
Game 58 – May 13, 2023
Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Result: LSG won by 7 wickets with 4 balls left
The SRH managed to put together the first batting performance finishing up at 182/6. Heinrich Klaasen (47), and Abdul Samad (37)* were the main contributors to get to that score. Overall, their effort was solid but their chase by LSG was methodical. Prerak Mankad came out with a purpose with 64*, along with help from Nicholas Pooran (44)* and Marcus Stoinis (40) in the chase.
Even though SRH was able to make improvements in batting from their first match, they could not do anything to stop LSG from chasing down their score, as they ended up losing the match against LSG again (for the record it was their third consecutive loss against LSG), man of the match was Mankad anyway.
2024: SRH Say Hello to Revenge
Match Date: May 8th, 2024
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 10 wickets with 62 balls remaining
This match was a turning point. LSG batted first and produced 165/4 with a finishing kick from Nicholas Pooran (48)* and Ayush Badoni (55)* down the stretch. After that, it was just a mass annihilation.
SRH openers Travis Head (89)* and Abhishek Sharma (75)* chased down the required total in 9.4 overs, setting a new record for how quickly it can be done. Their career high partnership of 167* not only sealed a comprehensive victory over LSG, it completely demoralized LSG as well, and from SRH’s perspective, it was their first come from way ahead victory, it was their first happy moment against LSG. Head was Player of the Match and SRH’s new approach to their batting lineup was clear and it was working.
2025: One Win Each – The Rivalry Has Just Begun
Game #7 – March 27, 2025.
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Result: LSG won by 5 Wickets with 23 balls left.
In a hard-hitting run fest, SRH posted 190/9 with Travis Head (47) and Aniket Verma (36 off 13) doing the major portion of the work, but LSG started its chase with fireworks.
Nicholas Pooran was brilliant, scoring 70 off 26 balls, with Mitchell Marsh (52) supporting for the win. They turned in another strong win for LSG, and Shardul Thakur took 4 wickets and was the Player of the Match for his timely wickets.
Game #61 – May 19, 2025
Venue: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wickets with 10 balls to go.
LSG posted 205/7 with Mitchell Marsh (65) and Aiden Markram (61) leading the batting fronts. But SRH replied with an even bigger bang.
Abhishek Sharma stunned the home crowds with a blistering, and unlikely to be caught, 59 runs scored of only 20 balls, and then build their innings, though when taking wickets in the middle, deployed Heinrich Klaasen (47 off 21) and Kamindu Mendis (32 retired hurt) to maintain the ballpark to still win the match. SRH finished and won the match with 10 balls in hand and in just 18.2 overs, and by winning their second match against LSG in this season of 2025, tied the historical season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Head-to-Head Record (2022 – 2025)
| Year | Matches | LSG Wins | SRH Wins |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Notable Insights from the Rivalry
- LSG’s best performers over the seasons have been KL Rahul and Nicholas Pooran.
- Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head highlight the top-order transformation at SRH, a transformation very evident in 2024 and 2025.
- Bowling has been pivotal in deciding the matches; Shardul Thakur, Krunal Pandya and Avesh Khan have provided crucial performances at LSG while Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel and international prospects like Eshan Malinga have done it for SRH.
- 2024 is known as one of the most one-sided IPL matches in history, with SRH chasing a target in less than 10 overs.
Conclusion: A Rivalry in Progress
While Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants may not be the oldest rivalry in the IPL, it is proving to be one of the most exhilarating rivalries. From thoughtful bowling changes to hard-hitting batting exhibitions, each game will provide a new episode to the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline. Both teams pairing youth with experienced players makes for some thrilling matches, which will be great for many years to come.
As the IPL grows the rivalry too is growing – fierce, uncertain, and just plain enjoyable. Fans of both Hyderabad and Lucknow now eagerly pencil in the fixture dates knowing full well they will be entertained.
