Indian Premier League (IPL) is well known for its intense rivalries & sizzling cricket and here we look at some unique yet remarkable rivalries of the history, one of them being Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants rivalry(buff.ly) both on and off field. LSG only played their first season in 2022, but the rivalry against SRH made them games to watch every IPL since. Those match ups were replete their last-ball finishes and lop sided wins which brought both the sides’ franchises to life. So, here are the complete Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline (with All IPL Matches from 2022 to 2025) periods.
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 chase began on a competitive note and KL Rahul & Deepak Hooda took LSG’s score to 169/7. Deepak Hooda was the top scorer for LSG with a robust 51 off 33 deliveries. KL Rahul’s 68 from 50 balls was the backbone of the LSG innings. Sunrisers Hyderabad were well positioned to chase down the challenging target but with lack of support from Rahul Tripathi (44) and Nicholas Pooran (34), they fell short by 12 runs.
Avesh Khan was the four-wicket spolit for SRH but not before LSG were taken to a new level of performance in this IPL to sprint past the SRH target…
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: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Timeline
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.
