In a gripping encounter during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) triumphed over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 5 wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Captain Rishabh Pant played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 68 runs off 50 balls, leading his team to victory with one ball to spare. Chasing a target of 157, LSG faced challenges after losing early wickets but Pant's resilient knock ensured their first win of the season. The match saw a remarkable recovery from SRH, who posted 156/9 thanks to a stunning 116-run partnership between Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, with Klaasen scoring 62 runs off 41 balls and Reddy contributing 56 runs off 33 balls. After the match, a touching moment unfolded as Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of LSG, shared a hug with Pant, celebrating the team's hard-fought victory.