LSG vs SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim to derail Lucknow Super Giants' playoff hopes when the two sides meet at the Ekana Stadium on Monday. With three playoff spots already secured, the fourth remains open, with LSG, DC, and MI still in the race.
LSG have been dealt a blow with pacer Mayank Yadav ruled out for the season due to injury, though they are likely to field the same XI from their previous outing.

SRH, meanwhile, may be without Travis Head, who tested positive for Covid. He's expected to arrive in India on match day, and his availability will be assessed then. If unavailable, Kamindu Mendis could slot into the playing XI.
Match: LSG vs SRH
Date: Monday, May 19
Out of the five matches played between Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad, LSG have emerged victorious on four occasions, while SRH have won just once. There have been no matches without a result. In their most recent encounter in March 2025, Lucknow Super Giants secured a win by 5 wickets.
Lucknow Super Giants currently sit seventh in the standings, having registered five wins from their 11 games so far. In their most recent outing, they suffered a 37-run defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings, despite a valiant 74-run effort from Ayush Badoni.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, occupy the eighth spot with only three wins in 11 matches. They too faced a setback in their previous game, going down to Gujarat Titans by 38 runs, though Abhishek Sharma stood out with a composed 74-run innings.
Lucknow Super Giants head into this clash with everything to play for, sitting seventh and still in contention for a playoff spot. Despite a setback against Punjab Kings, their recent form and stronger head-to-head record against SRH (4 wins in 5 games) give them the edge.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, already out of the playoff race, will look to spoil LSG's chances. However, the possible absence of Travis Head and an inconsistent campaign make their task tougher.
Prediction: With greater motivation and better overall balance, LSG are favourites to win and keep their playoff hopes alive.