Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Timeline: Complete IPL Rivalry History (2022-2026)

In no time, the rivalry between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) became one of the most fascinating contests in the IPL. Both franchises have dished out competitive matches since their inception in IPL 2022 which were an exhibition of brutally good batting, quality pace bowling and breathtaking individual performances. Though Lucknow was ahead in early meetings, Hyderabad fought back well later on which makes this a closely followed rivalry. LSG leads the head-to-head record in IPL 2026 season

Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Head-to-Head Record (2022-2026)

Stats	LSG	SRH
Matches Played	7	7
LSG Wins	5	–
SRH Wins	–	2
No Result	0	0
First Meeting	4 April 2022
Latest Meeting	5 April 2026

Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Timeline

IPL 2022 – LSG announce themselves

Match 1 – 4 April 2022

Winner: Lucknow Super Giants

LSG faced CSK for the first time in their inaugural season in the IPL. A disciplined all-round show from Lucknow led by skipper KL Rahul and a bowling unit that got the job done against SRH secured a comprehensive win.

Match 2 – 4 May 2022

Winner: Lucknow Super Giants

Hyderabad lost twice in this season against Lucknow. Avesh Khan bowled one of the best spells in this fixture but LSG chased down the target with ease despite lots of low scores among their batting line up.

2022 Summary

• LSG won both matches.
• Avesh Khan recorded outstanding bowling figures of 4/24, still among the best in this fixture.

IPL 2023 – Lucknow continue their dominance

Match – 13 May 2023

Winner: Lucknow Super Giants

It was just the third time these teams have met all season and LSG upheld their undefeated run against SRH. Their bowlers were on top through the middle overs while batters finished off a difficult chase against a strong bowling attack in a clinical manner.

Highlights

• LSG extended their winning streak.
• Nicholas Pooran once again made a telling contribution with the bat.
• Lucknow strengthened their playoff hopes.

IPL 2024 – Hyderabad’s historic revenge

Match – 8 May 2024

Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad by 10 wickets

That match turned the entirety of the rivalry around.

Travis Head finishes on 50, Abhishek Sharma on 40Chasing 166, there were days when Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma opened the batting with one of the more destructive pairings in IPL history. SRH chased down the target, without losing even a single wicket, in less than 10 overs itself to inflict one of Lucknow’s biggest defeats.

Match Highlights

• Travis Head played an absolutely stunning half-century.
• And Abhishek Sharma started attacking from the first over.
• It took SRH less time to chase it down.

It is still among the quickest successful run-chases in IPL- this win was Hyderabad’s first-ever over Lucknow.

IPL 2025 – One win each

Match 1

Winner: Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets

Lucknow returned to winning ways with a composed chase led by their middle order.

Match 2

Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets

Hyderabad responded later in the season with another convincing victory. Their batting lineup once again proved too strong, keeping the head-to-head rivalry alive.

2025 Summary

• Both teams won one match each.
• The rivalry became far more balanced heading into 2026.

IPL 2026 – Lucknow regain the advantage

Match – 5 April 2026

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Winner: Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets

SRH posted 190/9, but LSG chased the target successfully, finishing at 193/5. The victory gave Lucknow their fifth win over Hyderabad in seven meetings.

Match Highlights

• Nicholas Pooran carried it on from where he left off in this fixture.
• LSG chased down a tough target.
• With this latest victory, Lucknow extended its overall head-to-head record to 5-2.

Season-by-Season Timeline

Season	Winner
2022	LSG (2 wins)
2023	LSG
2024	SRH
2025	LSG & SRH (1 each)
2026	LSG

Highest Team Totals

Team	Score
LSG	205+
SRH	206

Both teams possess explosive batting units capable of scoring beyond 200, making every meeting highly entertaining.

Most Runs in LSG vs SRH Matches

Player	Runs
Nicholas Pooran	250+
Abhishek Sharma	160+
Travis Head	130+
KL Rahul	130+

Nicholas Pooran has emerged as the standout batter in this rivalry, combining consistency with an exceptional strike rate.

Best Bowling Figures

Player	Figures
Avesh Khan	4/24

Avesh Khan’s spell during IPL 2022 remains one of the defining bowling performances in the history of this fixture.

Memorable Moments in the Rivalry

• In their first four meetings, LSG reigned supreme over SRH.
• The 2024 IPL chase of SRH however is written into history as one of the most convincing hunts corporations have ever ascended in the IPL, decimating RCB to a 10-wicket obliteration.
• Nicholas Pooran has been a thorn in the flesh of Hyderabad’s bowlers.
• October 2023 – A World Record Opening Pair:– (Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma)
• In IPL 2026, LSG bounced back to winning ways with a successful chase of more than 190.

Key Players

Lucknow Super Giants

• Nicholas Pooran
• KL Rahul (2022–2024)
• Avesh Khan
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Marcus Stoinis

Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Travis Head
• Abhishek Sharma
• Heinrich Klaasen
• Pat Cummins

Overall Rivalry Analysis

Although this rivalry started in 2022, it has quickly emerged as one of the most fun contests to watch in the IPL. The very first four contested meetings went Lucknow’s way, but Sunrisers Hyderabad showcased their batting meeting 2024 & 2025 with spectacular wins. Lucknow avenged that defeat during the 2026 season, a reminder of just how tight these encounters are going to be in future. Since both teams have many match-winning batters and quality bowlers, LSG vs SRH matches are expected to be high-scoring and hard-fought by nature.

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