LSG’s all Indian bowling unit to face SRH’s explosive openers:Rishabh Pant’s men aim for first win, 55% chance of rain in Hyderabad

The most explosive openers in IPL 2026 will take on the all Indian bowling attack of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Super Sunday. The match is set to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, and it will start at 3:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). The toss will take place at 3:00 PM IST. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants have had losing starts to their respective IPL 2026 campaigns. Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 69-run masterclass at Chinnaswamy left Hyderabad to lose the match. Despite losing the first match, SRH has won the second game against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens. Meanwhile, Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten 70-run knock outclassed Lucknow at their home ground in Ekana Stadium. The second match of the day will be between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Chennai Super Kings at the iconic Chinnaswamy International Stadium, which will start at 7:30 PM IST. Match Details: SRH vs LSG, Match 10 Date Time: 05 April, 03:30 PM IST (toss at 3 PM) Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad How to watch: JioHotstar, Star Sports How to follow: Follow live coverage on the Bhaskar English (App/Website) SRH vs LSG, head-to-head record Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have played each other six times in the IPL so far. LSG have dominated the rivalry with four wins, while SRH have managed to win only two games. Ishan Kishan leads from the front, SRH at 6th spot in standings After the defeat in their campaign opener, Ishan Kishan led SRH to their first victory at the Eden Gardens against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He is also the leading run-scorer for his side with 94 runs in two matches. However, Pat Cummins’ availability is still uncertain. Jaydev Unadkat is the highest wicket-taker for Hyderabad with four wickets in two matches with an economy of 8.33. Also read: WATCH| Ayush Mhatre fails Gauge Test twice after umpire’s error: PBKS break Team India’s T20 record; whistling fans interrupt at toss Lucknow eye to win season’s first match, Pant’s form a big concern In their campaign opener against the Delhi Capitals (DC), Lucknow faced a defeat on their home soil at Ekana Stadium. Moreover, captain Rishabh Pant’s individual form is a major concern for the side. For LSG, Abdul Samad has registered the highest score this season with 36 runs and youngster Prince Yadav starred with the ball, bagging two wickets, conceding 20 runs in his three overs. Resurgent Shami up against fiery Abhishek The SRH vs LSG contest will give fans the opportunity to witness what could potentially be a game-changing showdown between Mohammed Shami and Abhishek Sharma. After flopping with the bat against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Abhishek bounced back in blistering fashion, hitting a 21-ball 48 against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Sunrisers’ 65-run victory. Shami, on the other hand, made an immediate impact with the ball in hand as he dismissed KL Rahul on the very first ball of the innings as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) set out to defend a 142-run target. Although LSG eventually fell short to the Delhi Capitals, Shami had an impressive outing, conceding 28 runs while taking one wicket in his four overs. In T20s, Shami has had the upper hand over Abhishek, conceding just eight runs in the 18 balls he has bowled to the left-hander. Shami has dismissed Abhishek just once, with the southpaw having a strike rate of just 44.4. It is important to note that both played for the Sunrisers last year before Shami was traded to LSG before this season. ‘Opener’ Rishabh Pant has had the edge over Jaydev Unadkat Rishabh Pant surprised many when he walked out to open the innings for LSG in their IPL 2026 campaign opener vs Delhi Capitals. Although it did not end well for him as he was bizarrely run out at the non-striker’s end. But the move to promote Pant as an opener might go on to continue. Should Pant open, he would get to face Jaydev Unadkat, who has been in good form in IPL 2026 with four wickets in two matches. Now, when it comes to head-to-head records, Pant has had the advantage over Unadkat, albeit a slight one. In 31 balls, Pant has scored 49 runs against Unadkat with a strike rate of 158.06. Unadkat however, has dismissed him just two times. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch report The Hyderabad pitch is typically flat, offering enormous support to the batters. It is friendly for stroke play, making it a paradise for aggressive batting. However, as the match progresses, the surface tends to dry out, bringing spinners into the game. Traditionally, chasing teams have found success at this venue. So, ideally, the team winning the toss first should elect to bowl first. Hyderabad weather report On Sunday afternoon, as per the Accuweather report, the weather is expected to be hot, with temperatures reaching around 36°C. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with chances of light showers in some areas. Winds will blow from the west-northwest at 13 km/h, with gusts up to 30 km/h. Humidity stands at 35%, making conditions slightly dry. The dew point is 17°C, but there is a 55% chance of rain.