Sunrisers Hyderabad are the favourites to beat Lucknow Super Giants in Match 10 of IPL 2026. The Orange Army host their first home game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM IST. SRH bounced back from their opening loss to RCB with a commanding 64-run win over KKR.
LSG, meanwhile, is still looking for its first win after being bundled out for 141 against the Delhi Capitals.
This is SRH’s fortress. They have won 36 of 58 IPL matches at this ground. But LSG bring a pace attack featuring Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, and a rejuvenated Mohammad Shami, enough to make Hyderabad uncomfortable.
IPL 2026 Match 10 SRH vs LSG Match Info
| Match | Match 10, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| Date | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| SRH Captain | Ishan Kishan (stand-in; Pat Cummins unavailable) |
| LSG Captain | Rishabh Pant |
IPL 2026 Match 10 Odds For SRH vs LSG
SRH are the favourites across all major betting platforms. Playing at home after a convincing 64-run win over KKR, the bookmakers are backing the Orange Army. LSG’s odds have drifted after their batting collapsed to 141 all out in their only game, raising serious questions about their middle-order depth.
The toss market is nearly even. Both captains will strongly prefer to bowl first on a surface that overwhelmingly favours chasing teams.
| Platform | SRH Win Odds | LSG Win Odds | Toss (SRH) | Toss (LSG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.72 | 2.10 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| Stake | 1.75 | 2.05 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| 4RABET | 1.70 | 2.12 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| BetVibe | 1.74 | 2.08 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
IPL 2026 Match 10 Toss Prediction For SRH vs LSG
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has historically been a chaser’s ground. Out of 83 IPL matches played here, teams batting second have won approximately 57% of the time.
The surface starts flat and batting-friendly in the power play. As the game progresses into the middle overs, spinners begin to find grip. Evening dew, even in an afternoon game, can make the ball harder to hold in the final five overs, giving the chasing side an additional edge with better pitch knowledge.
Both Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant will want to bowl first if they win the toss. For LSG especially, the incentive to chase is strong; their batting has serious firepower but needs clarity, and a target would help Pant set a plan.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will elect to bowl first.
SRH Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2026 Match 10
Sunrisers Hyderabad are coming off their most complete performance of IPL 2026. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s all-round performance led SRH to a commanding win over KKR by 64 runs. Stand-in captain Ishan Kishan is growing into the role quickly. SRH coach Daniel Vettori backed Kishan’s leadership, saying, “he loves leadership, he loves being out there.”
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma (vc) | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Travis Head | Batter (Opener, overseas) |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan (c & wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | Batter (Overseas) |
| 5 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
| 6 | Aniket Verma | Batter |
| 7 | Salil Arora | All-rounder |
| 8 | Harsh Dubey | Left-arm spinner |
| 9 | Shivang Kumar | Spinner |
| 10 | David Payne | Bowler (Overseas) |
| 11 | Jaydev Unadkat | Left-arm pacer |
| 12 (Impact) | Liam Livingstone / Harshal Patel | All-rounder / Bowler |
Key player updates:
Pat Cummins remains unavailable for SRH’s early fixtures. His absence is most felt in the death overs, where his control and wicket-taking ability are irreplaceable. Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat are sharing the pace workload, with Unadkat bringing 110 wickets in 112 IPL matches across 16 years of experience.
Liam Livingstone was SRH’s biggest mini-auction buy at ₹13 crore. His dual spin ability and explosive hitting add flexibility that SRH lacked in previous campaigns. He is yet to debut and remains the most exciting impact sub option.
Travis Head is SRH’s highest run-scorer in IPL 2024 history, smashing 567 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 191.55, including the fastest century of that season off 39 balls. He is the first name on the team sheet.
Abhishek Sharma and Head form arguably the most destructive opening pair in IPL history, combining for 1,110 runs over two seasons at a run rate of 12.37, with four century partnerships.
LSG Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2026 Match 10
Lucknow Super Giants had a difficult start to IPL 2026. The Super Giants struggled with the bat in their opening game, losing to the Delhi Capitals and being restricted to 141. That target was chased with ease. Pant and the top order will need to respond strongly in Hyderabad.
The good news for LSG? Their bowling attack is very much intact. Mayank Yadav is fit and ready. The young pacer regularly bowls at 150 km/h, and his return is huge for LSG’s attack.
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiden Markram | Batter (Opener, overseas) |
| 2 | Mitchell Marsh | All-rounder (Opener, overseas) |
| 3 | Nicholas Pooran (wk) | WK-Batter (Overseas) |
| 4 | Rishabh Pant (c) | Batter |
| 5 | Ayush Badoni | Batter |
| 6 | Abdul Samad | All-rounder |
| 7 | Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder (Overseas) |
| 8 | Shahbaz Ahmed | All-rounder |
| 9 | Mohammad Shami | Bowler |
| 10 | Mayank Yadav | Bowler |
| 11 | Anrich Nortje | Bowler (Overseas) |
| 12 (Impact) | Digvesh Rathi / Avesh Khan | Spinner / Bowler |
Key player updates:
Nicholas Pooran has averaged 34.42 across 44 T20 innings since the last IPL, with a fifty or a hundred every 5.5 innings. He is consistently LSG’s most dangerous batter against SRH specifically.
Rishabh Pant has been working with Yuvraj Singh ahead of the season and is eager for a breakout campaign. His struggles against spin were well documented in IPL 2025, where he scored just 202 runs across the season. Hyderabad’s flat surface should suit him if he finds form.
Mohammad Shami found his rhythm in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he took 16 wickets in seven games at an economy of 8.90. That form makes him LSG’s most important new-ball bowler in this fixture.
Josh Inglis is likely to miss this game due to his wedding in early April. His absence means the wicket-keeping role falls to Pant.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report IPL 2026
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is one of the most batting-friendly surfaces in world cricket, and SRH have made it their weapon. The average first-innings score here is around 190, and the surface is described as a flat batting belter with minimal seam or spin movement.
The highest team total at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium was set by SRH in IPL 2025, when they scored 286 against RR, powered by Ishan Kishan’s maiden IPL century and a quickfire fifty from Heinrich Klaasen. This is the kind of ground where totals are not just possible, they are expected.
| Stadium | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Capacity | ~55,000 |
| Pitch Type | Flat, batting-friendly |
| Average 1st Innings Score (IPL) | ~190 runs |
| Chase Win % | ~57% of IPL matches |
| Highest IPL Score | 286/6 (SRH vs RR, March 2025) |
| Best Strategy | Bat second |
| SRH Home Record | 36W in 58 IPL matches |
What to expect on April 5:
Powerplay runs will flow. SRH’s opening pair have averaged a combined powerplay strike rate of 232 in head-to-head encounters against LSG since 2024, compared to the IPL-wide powerplay average of 156. That gap is enormous.
Spinners become key after the 8th over. As the match progresses, the surface tends to dry out, bringing spinners into the game. This is where Harsh Dubey (SRH) and Wanindu Hasaranga (LSG) can control proceedings.
Death overs are where matches are won and lost here. Without Cummins, SRH’s last five overs are a genuine vulnerability. LSG’s Nortje and Mayank at the death can be the difference.
Expected score range: 185-210 per innings. A total of 195+ will be very competitive here.
Hyderabad Weather Report, April 5, 2026
Clear skies, high heat. No rain concerns during match hours.
| Condition | Clear to partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 33-37°C (peak afternoon) |
| Humidity | Low (~30-40%) |
| Wind Speed | Light, 10-15 km/h |
| Dew Factor | Low-Moderate (afternoon game) |
| Rain Probability | Less than 5% |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low, full 40-over contest expected |
April is Hyderabad’s hottest month. The 3:30 PM start places players directly under peak afternoon sun. This doesn’t change match dynamics significantly, but the pitch may continue to improve for batting as it cools in the second innings, another small edge for the chasing team.
SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History):
| Matches Played | SRH Wins | LSG Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
LSG leads the rivalry 4-2 overall. However, two of their four wins came in 2022-2023 under a KL Rahul-led squad that no longer exists. Rahul, Krunal Pandya, and Quinton de Kock have all departed. The more recent picture is very different.
SRH have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these sides.
Last 5 Matches:
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | May 19, 2025 | SRH | 6 wkts | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | LSG | 5 wkts | Rajiv Gandhi, Hyderabad |
| IPL 2024 | May 8, 2024 | SRH | 10 wkts (62 balls remaining) | Rajiv Gandhi, Hyderabad |
| IPL 2023 | – | LSG | – | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| IPL 2022 | – | LSG | 12 runs | DY Patil, Mumbai |
At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium specifically: 3 matches, 1 win each in 2022-23 and 2024-25, with LSG holding a 2-1 edge at this venue. But SRH’s 2024 win here was extraordinary; they chased 166 in 9.4 overs without losing a wicket, with Travis Head scoring 89* off just 30 balls.
Rivalry stats worth knowing:
Nicholas Pooran leads all run-scorers in this fixture with 252 runs in IPL meetings between the two teams. He is consistently LSG’s most dangerous batter against SRH.
SRH’s highest score against LSG is 206/4, where they chased down LSG’s 205/7 at Ekana in IPL 2025.
LSG have never successfully chased 200+ against SRH in IPL history. Their highest successful chase against SRH stands at 193/5.
Our Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad Have Better Chances To Win Against Lucknow Super Giants In IPL 2026 Match 10
Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.
Why SRH Are Favourites
The home fortress is real. SRH have won 36 of 58 IPL matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, which is a 62% home win rate. The familiarity with the conditions runs deep.
The batting depth is terrifying. The Head-Abhishek opening pair, Klaasen’s finishing power, and Livingstone’s middle-order muscle make this batting lineup one of the most feared in the tournament. Heinrich Klaasen at No. 4 alone can take apart any bowling attack.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is in form. His all-round contribution against KKR shows SRH have a match-winner in the middle order beyond their overseas stars. He gives the team bowling options, too, which matters when Cummins is absent.
Momentum is with SRH. A 64-run win builds confidence. A home crowd behind them amplifies it. LSG walk in on the back of their only game being a batting collapse.
LSG’s Path to an Upset
Mayank Yadav changes everything. If he is fully fit and bowling at 150+ km/h, he can pin back even the best powerplay openers. A quick early wicket against Head or Abhishek Sharma could completely shift the dynamic.
**Mohammad Shami took 16 wickets in seven Syed Mushtaq Ali games at an economy of 8.90 coming into this season. Add Nortje at one end, and Shami at the other, and LSG’s new-ball attack is genuinely elite.
SRH’s death bowling is exploitable. Without Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat and David Payne are adequate but not exceptional in the final four overs. If LSG bat first and post 195+, the pressure is firmly on SRH to chase.
Rishabh Pant is due for a big game. He’s been working specifically on his form, and flat Hyderabad pitches are where Pant can do the most damage when he’s in rhythm.
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The Verdict
SRH’s home record, batting firepower, and current form make them the clear pick. LSG’s 141 all out against DC was a red flag that cannot be easily explained away in one game. Until they show that was an aberration, the trust deficit remains.
That said, if Mayank Yadav bowls at full pace and Nicholas Pooran gets going, this match can go the distance. It is not a one-sided prediction. It is a close contest with SRH holding the edge.
Predicted Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Predicted Margin: 5-6 wickets (chasing 185-195)
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and head-to-head records as of April 4, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
