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IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant’s Unbeaten 68 Seals Thrilling Win for LSG vs SRH in Hyderabad

IPL 2026 SRH vs LSG: Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 68 leads Lucknow Super Giants to a thrilling five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Hyderabad: In a nail-biting SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 match, Rishabh Pant played a captain’s knock of 68 not out to guide Lucknow Super Giants to a dramatic five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

The IPL 2026 SRH vs LSG thriller went down to the final over, with Pant finishing the match in style and securing Lucknow’s first win of the season.

SRH vs LSG IPL 2026: Match Summary

Chasing a target of 157 runs, Lucknow Super Giants looked comfortable for most of the innings before Hyderabad bowlers brought the match to a tense finish.

Key moments:

  • LSG needed 9 runs in the final over
  • Pant smashed crucial boundaries under pressure
  • Winning shot came with one ball remaining

Pant Leads from the Front

Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 68 was the highlight of the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 match.

Pant’s innings:

  • Calm and composed under pressure
  • Smart strike rotation
  • Finished the match with a winning boundary

His performance ensured Lucknow crossed the line in a thrilling finish.

Strong Support from Markram

Aiden Markram provided a solid start to the chase.

  • Scored a quick 45 runs
  • Dominated the powerplay
  • Set the foundation for the chase

SRH’s Fightback in the Match

Sunrisers Hyderabad showed resilience with the ball.

Key contributions:

  • Shivang Kumar dismissed Markram
  • Harsh Dubey picked crucial wickets
  • Tight bowling in the death overs increased pressure

Despite the fightback, SRH could not defend the total.

Klaasen and Nitish Reddy Rescue SRH

Earlier, SRH posted 156/9 after recovering from a poor start.

Key partnership:

  • Heinrich Klaasen – 62 (41 balls)
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy – 56 (33 balls)
  • 116-run stand for the fifth wicket

Their partnership revived SRH after early wickets.

Early Breakthrough by Shami

Mohammed Shami led LSG’s bowling attack with early strikes.

  • Removed Abhishek Sharma (0)
  • Dismissed Travis Head (7)
  • Helped reduce SRH to 11/3

Final Scorecard

Match summary:

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad: 156/9 (20 overs)
  • Lucknow Super Giants: 160/5 (19.5 overs)

Result: LSG won by 5 wickets

The SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 thriller in Hyderabad showcased high drama, with Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 68 guiding Lucknow Super Giants to a memorable win. The match highlighted both early bowling dominance and a gripping chase, making it one of the most exciting encounters of the season.

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Senior Content Editor – Hyderabad & Telangana Affairs!Mohammed Yousuf is a Senior Content Editor at Munsif News 24x7, covering Hyderabad and Telangana affairs.With over a decade of experience in journalism, Yousuf reports on governance, public issues, law and order, and political developments.He regularly contributes breaking news and in-depth reports to Munsif News 24x7.
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