SRH vs LSG, Match 10: Rishabh Pant’s 68* Steals the Show in a Last-Over Hyderabad Thriller!
By Crick tv
Updated: Apr 06, 2026 01:10 PM
What a game! If you missed Match 10 of IPL 2026, you missed a certified blockbuster. We at CrickTV always say the IPL is completely unpredictable, but Lucknow Super Giants pulling off a 5-wicket heist against Sunrisers Hyderabad right in their own backyard? That was next-level cricket.
Let's break down the dhamakedar moments that turned the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium upside down!
The Shami Show & SRH's Stunning Counterattack
LSG won the toss, opted to bowl, and Mohammed Shami absolutely breathed fire. He completely dismantled the dangerous SRH top order, sending both Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head back to the dugout early. Shami finished with a mind-boggling, unplayable spell of 2/9 in his 4 overs, leaving SRH reeling at 35/4.
But just when it looked like a one-sided affair, Heinrich Klaasen (62 off 41) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (56 off 33) unleashed an absolute counter-attacking masterclass. Their 116-run partnership was pure graphic-design-level perfection—beautifully constructed, visually stunning, and highly explosive. They single-handedly dragged SRH from a complete collapse to a very competitive 156/9.
The Chase: Markram Sets the Tone
Chasing 157 on a tricky surface, LSG needed early momentum, and Aiden Markram delivered exactly that. He took on the aggressor's role, smashing a brisk 45 off 27 balls to keep the required run rate in check. However, when Shivang Kumar dismissed Markram, the pressure instantly shifted back. Wickets started falling at regular intervals, the Hyderabad crowd found its voice, and the SRH bowlers were smelling blood.
Captain Pant Takes the Wheel
Enter Rishabh Pant. Coming in at No. 3, Pant initially had to work hard to find his timing on a pitch that was offering some grip. But true match-winners know how to weather the storm.
Pant anchored the innings, built a crucial stabilizing partnership with Ayush Badoni, and slowly went into full Spidey-mode as the death overs approached. With the equation boiling down to a nail-biting 9 runs needed off the final over against Jaydev Unadkat, Pant didn't even blink. He took matters into his own hands, smashing three decisive boundaries to finish with an unbeaten 68 off 50 deliveries*, guiding LSG home with just one ball to spare!
The Verdict
LSG officially seals the deal by 5 wickets, grabbing a massive, morale-boosting win on the road. The bowling was disciplined at the death, but the headline belongs to the captain. Rishabh Pant is officially back to his prime finishing best!
What was your favorite moment of this high-voltage clash? Was it Shami's fiery opening spell, the Klaasen-Reddy rescue mission, or Pant's ice-cold finish?
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