SRH vs LSG Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Match Preview — IPL 2026
SRH vs LSG Dream11 team for IPL 2026 Match 10 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad host Lucknow Super Giants. Best captain & VC picks, Hyderabad pitch report, key players — Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rishabh Pant — and fantasy XI tips.
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LSG pulled off a successful chase at Hyderabad, reaching 160/5 in 19.5 overs to win by 5 wickets. Mohammed Shami's extraordinary 2/9 in 4 overs — one of the most economical spells of the season — restricted SRH to just 156/9, defying their status as home favourites. Rishabh Pant led the chase with a composed 68*(50) and Shami was deservedly named Player of the Match for his match-defining bowling.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal is a balanced batting and bowling track. The pitch offers good bounce for pace bowlers and the outfield is fast. First-innings scores of 175-190 are typical. SRH have made this their home fortress with a superb record here. Expect early pace movement followed by a flat batting track in the middle overs.
Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.
Team Assessment
SRH are on fire after their dominant M6 win over KKR. Nitish Kumar Reddy (76 off 39) was exceptional and their total of 226/8 was one of the tournament's biggest so far. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma provided an explosive start; Heinrich Klaasen finished with fireworks. SRH's batting is arguably the most destructive in IPL 2026. ⚠️ INJURY: Pat Cummins is OUT for this match. Ishan Kishan steps in as interim captain and adds another explosive left-handed bat at the top of the order. Yash Dayal is also unavailable.
LSG lost to DC in M5 by 6 wickets, being bowled out for just 141. Rishabh Pant (captain) top-scored with 47. LSG have since bolstered their batting with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram in the lineup, adding crucial depth and all-round cover. Mohammed Shami leads the bowling attack. Nicholas Pooran is their X-factor finisher. ⚠️ NOTE: Ravi Bishnoi is no longer in LSG's squad — he now plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
Key Players to Watch
The IPL 2026 star of the tournament so far. His 76 off 39 in M6 was breathtaking — powerful hitting in the death overs and smart pace bowling make him SRH's most complete match-winner. He's the Man of the Match threat in every game he plays. Captain material.
Head is the most destructive powerplay batter in T20 cricket. His strike rate of 160+ in IPL is otherworldly and at Hyderabad's balanced track he can go absolutely berserk. If he connects in the first 6 overs, SRH are posting 200+. A must-have in any fantasy XI.
Pant is LSG's captain and wicketkeeper — a destructive left-handed batter who can take any attack apart. Despite LSG's M5 collapse, he was their top scorer with 47. His aggressive intent at the top of the order combined with the WK bonus makes him premium fantasy value at Hyderabad's batting-friendly surface.
Klaasen is the ultimate T20 finisher. His ability to clear the boundary at will in the death overs is extraordinary. At Hyderabad, on a track he knows intimately, he is at his most dangerous. WK bonus + middle-order explosiveness = elite fantasy pick.
Shami is one of the best new-ball operators in T20 cricket. His ability to reverse-swing in the powerplay and execute clever variations in the death makes him LSG's bowling spearhead. On Hyderabad's pace-friendly track, he can cause real damage against SRH's explosive top order.
With Pat Cummins ruled out injured, Ishan Kishan takes over as SRH's interim captain. The left-handed opener and wicketkeeper is an explosive T20 batter who can score at 150+ SR at the top of the order. His WK bonus combined with his aggressive batting intent and captain's responsibility makes him a premium SRH pick at Hyderabad.
Fantasy Cricket Picks
Man of the Match in M6 with a sensational 76 off 39 balls. He's in the form of his life at home in Hyderabad and contributes with both bat and ball. His all-round ceiling with the captain multiplier is the highest in this match.
Head is SRH's powerplay destroyer. His record at Hyderabad is outstanding and he's motoring in IPL 2026. With the 1.5× multiplier, even a 50 from him in the powerplay gives massive points. Ideal VC for the aggressive play.
Must Picks
In-form all-rounder, home ground, batting + bowling points. Captain.
Powerplay destroyer, exceptional form, flat Hyderabad track favours him.
Captain WK, aggressive left-hander, top-scored in M5. WK bonus adds value.
Death-over machine, WK bonus, intimate knowledge of Hyderabad. Essential.
Interim captain + WK bonus. Explosive left-handed opener with huge motivation to perform.
Batting all-rounder in form — big-hitting and capable of bowling useful overs. LSG's most dangerous match-winner.
Differential Picks (Grand League)
Dual contribution — batting at the top + left-arm spin in the middle overs. Under-owned given his all-round value at his home ground. High upside, lower ownership than Head or Klaasen.
When Pooran connects, the points flow. He's a natural hitter with outstanding strike rate. If LSG's top order gives him a platform, Pooran can single-handedly change a chase. The perfect grand league differential.
Players to Avoid
⚠️ CONFIRMED OUT — injured. Ishan Kishan is the interim captain. Do not pick under any circumstances.
⚠️ NOT IN LSG SQUAD — Bishnoi now plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. Do not pick him as an LSG player.
⚠️ OUT — unavailable for this match. Jaydev Unadkat is SRH's left-arm pace option.
Concentrate LSG picks on Pant, Marsh, Pooran and Shami. Avoid unproven lower-middle-order names.
Suggested Fantasy XI
Match Prediction
SRH are red-hot and playing at home in front of their fervent Hyderabad crowd. With Pat Cummins ruled out injured, Ishan Kishan takes over as interim captain and adds another destructive left-handed bat to an already explosive lineup. Their batting firepower — Head, Abhishek, Kishan, Klaasen and Nitish — remains the most dangerous unit in IPL 2026. LSG need Mitchell Marsh to provide early all-round impact and Shami to go early with the new ball to have any chance. SRH at home are formidable and hard to beat. SRH to win comfortably by 25-35 runs.
Captain Nitish Kumar Reddy — in the form of his life and playing at home. Travis Head as VC for his powerplay dominance. Ishan Kishan is a must-have — interim captain, WK bonus and explosive opening bat. Heinrich Klaasen is non-negotiable for death-over fireworks at Hyderabad. Rishabh Pant is your safest LSG pick as captain with WK bonus. Mitchell Marsh is LSG's best all-round value — bat + ball contribution. Abhishek Sharma is your differential for dual-role points at lower ownership. Mohammed Shami is your LSG bowling pick.
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