IPL 2026: SRH vs LSG Match 10 - Who will be Impact Players for today's match?

Overview

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match No. 10 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, April 5.

Ishan Kishan's men have played two games so far, winning one and losing the other. They are coming into this contest on the back of a comprehensive 65-run win against the Kolkata Knight Riders in an away game. The Orange Army would be high on confidence heading into the upcoming clash.

Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, played their opening game of the season against Delhi Capitals at home. However, the result didn't go their way as the touring side won the game by six wickets. Rishabh Pant and Co. would be hoping to get off the mark on Sunday.

Predicted Impact Players for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

Harshal Patel: The experienced seamer and former Purple Cap winner has not played the first two games of the season. However, he has been on the bench in both of them, indicating that he is fit to play.

Eshan Malinga: The right-arm seamer from Sri Lanka gave away 35 runs in two overs in the first game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, he bounced back emphatically in the last game against the Knight Riders, picking up two wickets in two overs, giving away just 14 runs.

Liam Livingstone: Liam Livingstone hasn't been at his best in the last few seasons of the IPL. He will find it difficult to break into the side as Heinrich Klaasen and Travis Head have looked good, and the Orange Army have gone in with two overseas bowlers in David Payne and Eshan Malinga.

Smaran Ravichandran: Karnataka's Smaran Ravichandran is a left-handed batter who averages 48.90 in T20 cricket and strikes at 162.45. He is just 22 years old and could get an opportunity later in the campaign.

Sakib Hussain: Sakib Hussain, the right-arm fast bowler from Bihar, is another player who could get his IPL debut this season.

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Predicted Impact Players for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Digvesh Singh Rathi: The leg-spinner from Delhi was one of the finds of IPL 2026. Digvesh Rathi's presence was felt by LSG in the last game. He was among the substitutes but couldn't be drafted in because LSG needed someone who could bat after losing plenty of wickets upfront.

Shahbaz Ahmed: The experienced all-rounder from Bengal came in as the Impact Player and scored an unbeaten 15 off 16 balls before running out of partners and giving away 16 runs in one over.

Avesh Khan: It was surprising not to see the discarded Indian seamer in the attack in the last game. However, with the trio of Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, and Prince Yadav doing well, the right-arm speedster could have to wait a little longer to play his first game this season.

Himmat Singh: The right-handed batter played three games last season for LSG but didn't get to bat. He will be waiting for an opportunity to showcase his skills in the cash-rich league this season.

Akshat Raghuwanshi: The 22-year-old batter from Madhya Pradesh was bought for INR 2.2 crore by the Super Giants at the IPL 2026 mini-auction. He can anchor the innings as well as accelerate when required.

Expert Opinion and Final Prediction

• Home Advantage: SRH like playing at this venue as the pitches are excellent for batting. The Orange Army has some free-flowing batters in the lineup like Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Klaasen, who can play their shots without worrying about the ball doing too much.
• Recent Form: In the last five meetings between them, the head-to-head record stands at 3-2 in favour of LSG.
• Balanced Side: LSG are slightly more balanced on paper.

Prediction: With a lot of factors in their favour, Lucknow Super Giants enter this match as favourites.