SRH vs LSG, IPL 2026: 5 Players to Watch in Today's Match

Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Lucknow Super Giants in the 10th match of the IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Sunrisers have secured one victory and currently stand in fifth position in the points table with two points. They won their previous match by 65 runs against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants lost their previous match by six wickets against Delhi and will be looking to bounce back in this match. Both teams boast match-winners who can single-handedly change the course of the game, making this contest even more exciting for fans.

Also Read: SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Today Match Tips: Safe Picks, Captain Choice & Toss Prediction

SRH vs LSG Today Match Prediction: Players to Watch

Here are five players who could have a massive impact in today’s match -

Travis Head (SRH)

Travis Head has been one of the most destructive batters in T20 cricket. He showcased excellent form in the previous match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, smashing 46 runs at a strike rate of 219, including six fours and three sixes. 

Abhishek Sharma (SRH)

Abhishek Sharma is the top-ranked batter in the ICC T20 rankings. In the last match, he looked in great touch, scored 48 runs at a strike rate of 228, and helped his team to post a good total in Eden Gardens. Fans can expect another good innings from this Indian star batter.

Heinrich Klaassen (SRH)

The South African batter smashed an excellent half-century in the last match against Kolkata. He is the most reliable batter for the Sunrisers in the middle order. He scored 83 runs in two innings this season and will be a player to watch in this SRH vs LSG fixture.

Mohammad Shami (LSG)

An Indian experienced pacer took a wicket in the first ball of the match against the Delhi Capitals in the opening game. Shami has been in great form during the Ranji season of 2025-2026, taking 37 wickets in 13 innings at an economy rate of 2.69. Lucknow’s bowling is heavily dependent on Shami, and he is expected to be a key player for this SRH vs LSG match.

Mitchell Marsh (LSG)

Lucknow opening batsman Mitchell Marsh was a crucial part of Lucknow's top order. In the last season, his opening partnership with Aiden Markram was effective for Lucknow. March scored 35 runs off 28 balls, including two fours and three sixes in the last match against Delhi.

SRH vs LSG: Predicted XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Ishan Kishan (c &wk), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, David Payne, Eshan Malinga (Impact Player)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammad Shami, Anrich Nortje, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav (Impact Player)