GT won against SRH by 7 Wickets
- SRH 152/8 (20)
- GT 153/3 (16.4)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Mohammed Siraj
In a compelling encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 6, 2025, the Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a commanding 7-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 19 of IPL 2025. This win marks GT’s third consecutive triumph, elevating them to third place in the points table, while SRH endured their fourth straight defeat, deepening their challenges this season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings:
Opting to bat first after losing the toss, SRH’s innings struggled to gain momentum. Early breakthroughs by GT’s pacers, particularly Mohammed Siraj, who delivered an exceptional spell of 4/17, put SRH on the back foot. Despite a valiant 31 off 34 balls from Nitish Kumar Reddy and a late surge by captain Pat Cummins, who scored an unbeaten 22 off 9 balls, SRH managed a modest total of 152/8.
Gujarat Titans Innings:
Chasing 153, GT faced early hiccups with the dismissals of Sai Sudharsan (5) and Jos Buttler (0), both falling to incisive bowling by Mohammed Shami and Pat Cummins. However, captain Shubman Gill anchored the innings masterfully, remaining unbeaten on 61 off 43 balls. He was ably supported by Washington Sundar, who contributed a brisk 49 off 29 balls, and Sherfane Rutherford, whose quickfire 28 off 15 balls ensured GT reached the target comfortably with 22 balls to spare.
Key Performances:
- Mohammed Siraj (GT): 4 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs
- Shubman Gill (GT): 61* runs off 43 balls
- Washington Sundar (GT): 49 runs off 29 balls
- Pat Cummins (SRH): 22* runs off 9 balls and 1 wicket for 25 runs
Turning Points:
- Siraj’s Early Breakthroughs: His dismissals of SRH’s top order curtailed their scoring potential.
- Gill and Sundar’s Partnership: Their 75-run stand stabilized GT’s chase after early setbacks.
- Rutherford’s Finishing Flourish: His aggressive batting ensured a swift conclusion to the chase.
Conclusion:
GT’s comprehensive performance underscores their growing dominance in the tournament, with both their bowling and batting units firing in unison. Conversely, SRH needs to address their batting inconsistencies and strategize effectively to reverse their current losing streak.