GT vs SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025 Match 51. The game will take place on May 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. IST at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. GT have had an easy season as yet. Having six victories under their belt, they are looking in good shape. But they still require victories if they are to qualify. A victory today would leave them on 11 points and nearer to qualifying.
SRH’s Steep Road Ahead
Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by Pat Cummins, have also had a lackluster season. They occupy the last spot in the points table. To qualify for the playoffs, SRH need to win all their remaining six games. Pressure is building. They are aware that a loss will dash their chance. Thus, they require an astronomical turnaround, particularly in their batting.
GT’s Strength and Challenges
Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan have been steady at the top. They do not, however, catch up at a fast pace, as they can average just 8.94 runs per over. This slowness in the early portion of their innings can become an issue in high-scoring games. GT’s middle order of Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, and Jos Buttler offers explosive alternatives. Their bowling attack, headed by Rashid Khan, is one with experience as well as control.
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans and Hyderabad Sunrisers have played against each other five times in the IPL. GT have an upper hand with four victories. The interesting statistic is that Gujarat have won both the recent matches against Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Previously this season, GT beat SRH by seven wickets in Hyderabad. That victory gives them a psychological edge coming into today’s game.
Pitch and Weather Report
Ahmedabad has seen big-scoring games this season. Five of the eight innings at this ground have been above the 200-run mark. The teams batting first have had success defending scores of over 200. The game on Friday should be another run-fest. The pitch would be a black soil pitch with good bounce and pace. The bowlers would find things challenging, especially in the lights. The weather is going to be hot and dry with temperatures ranging around 42°C. The night too is not going to bring any respite to the players.
Possible Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans: B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Karin Janat/Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma/Arshad Khan
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis/Wiaan Mulder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari
Final Thought
Both teams have a lot on the line. GT are desperate to make it to the IPL 2025 playoffs, and SRH struggle to salvage their season. With a bat-friendly surface and so much at stake, this seems like a rip-roaring affair in Ahmedabad. Stay informed with News Trendzs for the latest updates! Catch the latest sports news and cricket match updates, live scores, and in-depth analysis from around the world.
