IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad Knock Lucknow Super Giants Out of Playoffs with Convincing Six-Wicket Win

Sunrisers Hyderabad End Lucknow’s Playoff Dream in IPL 2025 Thriller

Sunrisers Hyderabad have pulled the curtains on Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 2025 campaign, dashing their playoff hopes with a cool-headed six-wicket win in Match 61. If LSG came to Hyderabad with hope, it didn’t last past Abhishek Sharma’s fiery innings. This result didn’t just end Lucknow’s season but also helped clear up the playoff picture, leaving Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in a final scramble for that last elusive spot.

Lucknow actually started on the front foot. Quinton de Kock and Mitchell Marsh made the most of the opening overs, piling up a 115-run partnership. Marsh, especially, was in charge, dispatching the ball to all corners for a speedy 65 in just 39 balls. The pair looked set to drive LSG to a huge total, and for a moment, the playoffs seemed within reach.

But Sunrisers Hyderabad weren’t in the mood to lie down. Abhishek Sharma stole the spotlight, racing to 59 off a jaw-dropping 20 deliveries. Some of his shots looked straight out of a video game—sharp, powerful, and timed to perfection. While Sharma was the star, Ishan Kishan played his part with a calm hand, steadily rotating strike and keeping the chase steady when things got tense.

Bowling Efforts and the Changing Playoff Race

On the bowling side, Lucknow’s Digvesh Singh gave it everything. He broke the back of SRH’s batting order, removing Sharma, Kishan, and Washington Sundar. But he stood almost alone—fellow bowlers just couldn’t keep the brakes on Hyderabad’s chase when it really mattered. The fielding unit leaked runs, and the pressure just kept building up.

So, what does this result mean for the bigger playoff picture? Well, with both LSG and SRH now ruled out of the latter tournament stages, only Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings have secured their playoff berths. Gujarat Titans, with a whopping 18 points, are sitting pretty at the top, while Bengaluru and Punjab both stand at 17 each.

But the real drama? It’s between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals now. Both teams are still alive, and it all comes down to their direct clash on Wednesday. Whoever holds their nerve walks into the playoffs; the other grabs their bags and goes home. Fans can expect plenty of fireworks in what’s shaping up to be a do-or-die battle.

It’s also worth mentioning that some players have made this season special with their consistent performances. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have been IPL 2025’s top run machines, consistently churning out match-winning innings. Prasidh Krishna, with his pinpoint bowling, has topped the wicket-takers chart—a testament to the importance of striking early and often in T20 cricket.

As the regular season nears its end, the attention shifts from those eliminated to the fiery contests ahead. With the playoff lineup nearly set and one last spot hanging in the balance, cricket fans will be glued to their screens for every ball, boundary, and wicket this week.