Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is gearing up for its first IPL 2026 home match as it becomes the venue for the clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Ishan Kishan, and Lucknow Super Giants, captained by Rishabh Pant, in match 10.
SRH came into the game on a roll as they dismantled KKR by a huge margin of 65 runs at Eden Gardens. On the other hand, LSG is without points so far in this season as they lost to the Delhi Capitals. With the "Orange Army" known for their fighting spirit and power hitting, and LSG having a new captain - Pant, the match of this afternoon is expected to be a run-riot.
SRH vs LSG: IPL 2026 Match 10 Details
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants, Match 10 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date & Time | Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM IST |
| H2H Record | LSG 4, SRH 2 (Overall) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium's surface remains a haven for the batters. Although the pitch is expected to be hard and dry for the afternoon session, it will have a consistent bounce springing from the bat, which allows for great stroke-making. Pacy bowlers may get some swing with the ball in hand, but the heat of the day will most probably dry up the surface, making it even more batting-friendly as the match goes on. In fact, it is the spinners who should be the main weapon for the middle overs to control the run rate, but since the square boundaries are very short, at least a length error will be punished heavily. On average, the first innings scores at this venue have been in the range of 180-190, but with SRH's extremely aggressive approach, the figure could be higher today.
Predicted Playing XIs: SRH vs LSG
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Predicted XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, David Payne.
(Impact Player: Eshan Malinga)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Predicted XI:
Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Digvesh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Prince Yadav.
(Impact Player: Mohsin Khan)
SRH vs LSG Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
There's a clear gap in momentum. Lucknow leads 4-2 historically, but Sunrisers feel more grounded now. Playing at home, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head attack with fire, mainly early on. They've scored consistently across matches. Probably the biggest edge? Some Data shows Sunrisers have a 56. 9% win chance vs Lucknow's 43. 1% (self-analysis). That kind of number doesn't just come from luck; it comes from rhythm and confidence. The fielding setup tends to favour stability over flashiness.
SRH vs LSG Winner Prediction Match 10, IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).