Mon May 19 13:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**SRH Elect to Bowl First Against LSG in IPL 2025 Clash; Marsh Hits Fiery Fifty**

**Lucknow, India –** The 61st match of the IPL 2025 season sees the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) taking on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium today. SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Both teams have made changes to their lineups. SRH is without the services of Travis Head and Jaydev Unadkat, handing a debut to Harsh Dubey. LSG has given a debut to William O’Rourke.

**Playing XI:**

* **Lucknow Super Giants:** Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Digvesh Singh Rathi, William O’Rourke
* **Sunrisers Hyderabad:** Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Ishan Malinga

LSG’s innings began with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram at the crease. Marsh quickly found his rhythm, smashing a quickfire half-century off just 28 balls, including four sixes and three fours. SRH bowlers struggled early on to break the opening partnership.

With both teams eager for a win, fans can expect an exciting contest. LSG needs to win all their remaining matches to stay in contention for the playoffs. Meanwhile, SRH, already out of contention, will play for pride.

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