LSG owner Goenka's viral reaction as team clinches IPL win in Hyderabad
LSG owner Goenka's viral reaction as team clinches IPL win in Hyderabad
Sanjiv Goenka's in-stands celebration and a Tirupati photo moment highlighted LSG's five-wicket win over SRH in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad hosted an IPL 2026 clash where Lucknow Super Giants opted to bowl first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Mohammed Shami struck early, taking two quick wickets as Abhishek Sharma fell for 0 and Travis Head followed for 7 in successive overs. Prince Yadav then sent SRH captain Ishan Kishan back, keeping the home side on the back foot.
From the stands, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka celebrated each breakthrough and even flashed a photo of Lord Tirupati for blessings after Kishan’s dismissal. The pitch offered pace-friendly assistance, and Shami used the conditions to his advantage, keeping SRH under pressure early.
SRH fought back through Heinrich Klaasen, who made 62 off 41, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who added 56 off 33 as they shared a 116-run stand for the fifth wicket to help SRH post a competitive total. In the end, SRH posted 157, a respectable target given the early wickets.
LSG’s chase was anchored by captain Rishabh Pant, who remained unbeaten on 68 as he steered the innings with poise. The Lucknow outfit chased down the target with five wickets in hand and one ball to spare, sealing a thrilling victory in a match highlighted by Goenka’s viral moment in the stands.
