Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Prediction & Preview – IPL 2026, 10th Match
Match summary
Sunrisers Hyderabad meet Lucknow Super Giants in a hot afternoon IPL 2026 game on 5 April in Hyderabad. See our pitch, weather and pick.
Match details
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants, 10th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Start time | 10:00 am GMT / 3:30 pm local |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Toss pick | Lucknow Super Giants |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad play Lucknow Super Giants in the tenth match of IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, 5 April. It is an afternoon game, starting at 3:30 pm local time.
Hyderabad’s squad lists Pat Cummins as captain and features Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat. Lucknow’s group includes Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Mohammed Shami and Mayank Yadav.
The pitch is fair to both sides, so partnerships and strong middle-over and death-over scoring should decide the game. Spinners may come into play as the surface slows, and the afternoon heat of 36–38 °C will test stamina. With little dew expected, the chasing advantage is small. Our preview picks Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The Hyderabad surface is generally balanced, with true bounce and good carry, and a quick outfield that turns timing into boundaries. Fast bowlers may get early help that eases as the innings goes on. The pitch tends to slow slightly in the middle overs, giving spinners a chance. Dew can help chasers in evening games, though the batters hold a slight edge overall.
Hyderabad should be hot and dry at around 3:30 pm, with temperatures near 36–38 °C, mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and low to moderate humidity. Rain is very unlikely and light winds should not affect play, though the heat will be demanding.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–185 | – |
| Second innings | 160–180 | – |
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Our preview picks Sunrisers Hyderabad at home, with Lucknow Super Giants expected to win the toss.
Toss pick: Lucknow Super Giants
FAQ
Where is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants played?
The tenth match of IPL 2026 is at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, 5 April, starting at 3:30 pm local time.
Will dew help the chasing team?
Probably not much. Dew is low during the day, so the chasing advantage is minimal in an afternoon game.
Who does our preview pick?
Our preview picks Sunrisers Hyderabad, and expects Lucknow Super Giants to win the toss.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Line-ups not available yet.