The 61st Match of the IPL 2025 took place on May 19, where the Lucknow Super Giants faced off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in what turned out to be an exciting encounter. After winning the toss, the Lucknow Super Giants opted to bat first, setting a competitive target with a score of 205 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

The team's innings was highlighted by some exceptional performances, notably from Mitchell Marsh, who played a scintillating knock of 65 runs off just 46 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes, at an impressive strike rate of 166.66. Aiden Markram also contributed significantly, scoring 61 runs off 74 deliveries, while Nicholas Pooran added a brisk 45 runs in 47 balls. Despite some lower-order contributions, such as Shardul Thakur's cameo of 4 runs from just 2 balls, the Super Giants finished their innings with a total of 205 runs at a run rate of 10.25.

In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad came out firing on all cylinders, chasing down the target in just 18.2 overs, finishing with a score of 206 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Abhishek Sharma was the star for the Sunrisers, delivering an explosive innings of 59 runs from 43 balls, featuring 4 fours and 6 sixes, at an astonishing strike rate of 295.00. Contributions from Heinrich Klaasen (47 runs) and Kamindu Mendis (32 runs, retired hurt) further solidified their innings.

Ultimately, Sunrisers Hyderabad demonstrated a strong performance to clinch victory by 6 wickets, with 10 balls remaining, highlighting their batting prowess and ability to chase targets effectively. This win marked an important moment for the Sunrisers in their IPL 2025 campaign, as they continue to build momentum in the tournament.