Lucknow Super Giants, led by skipper Rishabh Pant, secured a dramatic five-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Pant’s boundary off the penultimate ball sealed the victory as Lucknow survived a tense final-over challenge. This win marked Lucknow’s first victory of the season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, after a shaky start, posted 156/9 with a remarkable partnership between Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Lucknow’s bowlers initially dominated, but Klaasen and Nitish’s 116-run partnership revived Hyderabad’s innings. Lucknow fought back towards the end, restricting Hyderabad’s total.
In response, Lucknow’s Aiden Markram’s aggressive start set the tone before falling for 45. Rishabh Pant then anchored the innings with a patient 68 not out. Despite some setbacks, Pant’s gritty half-century guided Lucknow to victory in a thrilling finish. Lucknow chased down the target of 157 with one ball to spare.
