The home side heads into the contest with momentum on their side after registering their first victory of the season in emphatic fashion. They outplayed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 65 runs, becoming the first team this year to successfully defend a total thus far. A strong batting effort saw them pile up 226, powered by impactful knocks from Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, and Travis Head.

Their bowlers then delivered a clinical performance to seal the win, dismissing KKR for 161 inside 16 overs. Jaydev Unadkat led the charge with a three-wicket haul, while Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy provided crucial support with two wickets apiece.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing start to their campaign. Playing at home, they struggled for fluency against the Delhi Capitals (DC) and were bowled out for a modest 141. The target proved insufficient as Delhi chased it down comfortably, thanks largely to Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70, handing LSG a six-wicket defeat.

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With Hyderabad riding high on confidence and Lucknow searching for an early turnaround, Sunday's clash promises an intriguing contest between two sides at contrasting stages of their season.

When: Sunday, April 5, 3:30 PM IST

Where: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Where to watch: The SRH vs LSG match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game.

Pitch report

The surface at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to be a paradise for power-hitters. While the new ball might offer some initial zip and movement for the seamers, the track is largely flat and conducive to high-scoring encounters. Given the quick outfield and relatively short boundaries, spectators should expect plenty of boundaries. A competitive score for the team chasing could sit between 220 and 230, making it a challenging day for the bowling units.

Weather forecast

Conditions in Hyderabad are set to remain pleasant for cricket. Fans can expect clear skies throughout the match, with peak temperatures hovering around 34°C. Humidity levels will remain low at approximately 24%, ensuring a dry environment that should prevent dew from becoming a major factor too early in the evening.

Probable playing XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (captain), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, David Payne, Jaydev Unadkat

Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (captain), Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav

The match could very well set the early trajectory for both franchises in IPL 2026. (With inputs from Agencies)