IPL 2025: LKN vs HYD - Fantasy Tips, Stats & Match Insights
As the TATA IPL 2025 heats up, all eyes are on the upcoming clash between Lucknow (LKN) and Hyderabad (HYD), set to take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.
With both teams having won one match each in their last two head-to-head encounters, this tie promises excitement and fierce competition.
Venue InsightsThe Ekana Stadium is known to favor chasing teams, with a significant 80% win rate for sides batting second. The average scores hover around 176-177, indicating a batting-friendly pitch that also supports pacers. Teams will likely opt to bowl first if they win the toss.
Fantasy Tips & Player PerformanceNicholas Pooran has emerged as a standout performer at this venue since 2024, hitting the most boundaries (139) and amassing 696 fantasy points. His explosive batting makes him a top pick.
Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan has impressed both with the bat and gloves, scoring 337 runs at an average of 56 in 7 innings and inflicting 10 dismissals.
Ayush Badoni, with 217 runs in his last five T20s, has averaged over 80 points per match, making him a reliable fantasy selection.
On the bowling front, Pat Cummins continues to shine with 9 wickets and a fantasy average close to 60 points.
Home-Away & Match-UpsTravis Head enjoys batting in Hyderabad with 188 runs at an average of 37, though he struggles away with just 93 runs.
A key stat to watch is Jaydev Unadkat, whose bowling strike rate drops significantly when bowling second, indicating a preference for opening the bowling.
David Miller's poor form is a concern, having crossed the 25-run mark only once in his last 10 IPL games. However, he remains a potential game-changer on his day.
A notable player battle to look out for is Avesh Khan vs. Abhishek Sharma. Avesh has dismissed Sharma twice in four meetings, maintaining a tight economy and restricting him to a strike rate of just 64.
Probable XIsLKN: M Marsh, A Markram, N Pooran, Ayush Badoni, R Pant, D Miller, Abdul Samad, A Khan, P Yadav, D Singh, A Singh
Probable XIsHYD: A Sharma, T Head, I Kishan, S Baby, H Klaasen, A Verma, A Manohar, P Cummins, H Patel, J Unadkat, E Malinga