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Gujarat Titans beats Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 Wickets

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On April 6, 2025, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad played host to an enthralling IPL 2025 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 19 of the season. With SRH desperate to snap a three-game losing streak and GT aiming for a third consecutive victory, the stage was set for a gripping contest under the Hyderabad lights. The match, starting at 7:30 PM IST, showcased a blend of disciplined bowling, resilient batting, and tactical nous, ultimately culminating in a Gujarat Titans triumph.
 

Toss and Team News

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first, banking on the dew factor and his team’s potent bowling attack to restrict SRH on a pitch known for favoring batsmen. SRH made one change, bringing in Jaydev Unadkat for Harshal Patel, while GT introduced Washington Sundar in place of Arshad Khan, handing the all-rounder his debut for the franchise. The lineups reflected both teams’ strategies—SRH leaning on their batting depth, and GT balancing their attack with spin and pace.
 
SRH XI: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami
GT XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma

SRH Innings: Siraj’s Magic Restricts the Orange Army

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting, feared for its explosiveness, faltered yet again as they posted a modest 152/8 in their 20 overs. Mohammed Siraj, GT’s pace spearhead, delivered a match-defining spell of 4/17, reaching the milestone of 100 IPL wickets in the process. His early strikes, including the scalp of Abhishek Sharma (caught off a mistimed heave), and Travis Head set the tone, reducing SRH to 38/2 in the powerplay. Travis Head (8) followed soon after, undone by Mohammad Siraj’s short ball, leaving the hosts reeling.
 
Ishan Kishan (17) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (31) attempted a recovery, but Kishan’s departure—caught at deep fine leg off Krishna—further dented SRH’s hopes. Heinrich Klaasen, the season’s standout performer, managed 25 but couldn’t convert, falling to Sai Kishore’s guile. Reddy’s 31 off 34, laced with a couple of boundaries, was the top score, but his exit in the 17th over triggered a late collapse. Pat Cummins (22*) and Mohammed Shami (6) added some runs in the final over, but Siraj’s return to clean up Simarjeet Singh with a vicious inswinger capped a dominant bowling display. Sai Kishore (2/24) and Krishna (2/25) ably supported Siraj, ensuring SRH never found momentum on a pitch that offered some grip for bowlers.

GT Chase: Gill’s Class Seals the Deal

Chasing 153, Gujarat Titans faced early pressure as SRH’s pacers struck back. Mohammed Shami dismissed Sai Sudharsan (5) in the third over, and Pat Cummins sent Jos Buttler packing for a three-ball duck, leaving GT at 16/2. However, Shubman Gill, the in-form captain, anchored the innings with an unbeaten 61 off 43 balls, blending caution with aggression. His knock included five fours and two sixes, showcasing his ability to adapt to a tricky surface.
 
Washington Sundar (49 off 29) provided crucial support, smashing 20 runs off a single Simarjeet Singh’s over, including a four and two sixes, to shift the momentum. Though Sundar fell to Cummins, Gill found an able partner in Sherfane Rutherford (35*), who finished the game with a flurry of boundaries. GT reached 153/3 in 16.4 overs, winning by seven wickets with 20 balls to spare. Shami (2/28) and Cummins (1/26) were SRH’s best bowlers, but their efforts couldn’t mask the batting frailties that plagued the side.

Key Moments and Standouts

  • Siraj’s Spell: His 4/17, including a four-fer in the final over, dismantled SRH’s batting and earned him the Player of the Match award.
  • Gill’s Composure: The GT skipper’s 61* was a masterclass in chasing under pressure, steering his team home with finesse.
  • Reddy’s Resistance: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s 31 was a lone bright spot for SRH, hinting at his potential as a middle-order anchor.

Post-Match Reflection

For SRH, the loss marked their fourth defeat in five games, pushing them deeper into the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table. Their top order—Head, Sharma, and Kishan—continued to misfire, putting undue pressure on Klaasen and the middle order. Coach Daniel Vettori’s call to “keep believing” in their aggressive style will be tested further as the tournament progresses.
 
Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, solidified their position in the top four with a clinical performance. Their bowling, led by Siraj and backed by Rashid Khan’s economical 0/22, proved too strong, while Gill’s leadership and batting prowess underlined GT’s resurgence after an opening loss.
 
SRH will look to regroup before their next home game, while GT, riding a three-match winning streak, head to Lucknow to face the Super Giants on April 9. This match reaffirmed GT’s credentials as title contenders and exposed SRH’s need for a batting revival in IPL 2025. For the Orange Army faithful, the wait for a turnaround continues.
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