Gujarat Titans take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025 Match 51 on May 2, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Gujarat Titans, with six wins from nine games, hold fourth place with 12 points, despite an 8-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals, failing to defend 209. Sunrisers Hyderabad, with three wins from nine games, are ninth with 6 points, coming off a 6-wicket win against Chennai Super Kings, chasing 154 in 17 overs. Gujarat Titans’ batting, led by Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, faces Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling, anchored by Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami. Ahmedabad’s high-scoring pitch favors batsmen, but Gujarat Titans’ 4-1 head-to-head lead and home advantage make them favorites. Gujarat Titans are predicted to win, leveraging their batting depth and bowling variety.
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Head-to-Head Stats
Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have met five times in the IPL, with Gujarat Titans leading 4-1. Gujarat Titans won their last encounter on April 6, 2025, by 7 wickets, chasing 153 in 16.4 overs, with Shubman Gill’s 61 not out and Mohammed Siraj’s 4/17. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s sole win came in 2022. At Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans have won both games against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gujarat Titans’ historical dominance and recent form give them the edge, despite Sunrisers Hyderabad’s latest victory.
Toss and Lineups
The toss is pivotal at Ahmedabad, where 5 of 12 games since 2024 were won by teams batting first.
Gujarat Titans’ likely XI is Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, with impact sub Ishant Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s likely XI is Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Jaydev Unadkat, with impact sub Zeeshan Ansari. Lineups reflect recent performances and venue trends.
Game Plan for GT
Gujarat Titans aim to post 210-plus if batting first, with Sai Sudharsan’s 456 runs and Shubman Gill’s 389 runs targeting Sunrisers Hyderabad’s pacers like Mohammed Shami. Mohammed Siraj’s 12 wickets and Rashid Khan’s spin will focus on dismissing Heinrich Klaasen early, who has been dismissed by left-arm orthodox spinners five times since 2024. If chasing, Gujarat Titans’ top order and Sherfane Rutherford’s finishing will aim to chase 200 in 18 overs, countering Pat Cummins’ pace.
Game Plan for SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad will target 200 if batting first, with Heinrich Klaasen’s 288 runs and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s 31 off 34 building against Gujarat Titans’ spinners like Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore. Pat Cummins’ pace and Mohammed Shami’s swing will aim to disrupt Gujarat Titans’ openers like Jos Buttler, dismissed thrice by Shami in T20s. If chasing, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting, including Travis Head’s 47 off 28 vs LSG, will aim to chase 200 in 19 overs.
Pitch and Conditions
Narendra Modi Stadium’s black soil pitch is batting-friendly, averaging 215 in first innings in 2025, with spinners at 8.8 economy and pacers at 9.5. Boundaries are 67m, 70m, and 79m, favoring big hitters. Teams batting first won 5 of 12 games since 2024, with low dew (25% humidity). The weather is clear, 38°C during the day, 28°C at night, with a 5% rain chance, ensuring a full match. Gujarat Titans’ batting suits the high-scoring track.
Prediction
Gujarat Titans are favored to win with a 65% probability, driven by their 4-1 head-to-head lead, home advantage, and batting form. Sai Sudharsan’s 456 runs and Mohammed Siraj’s 12 wickets counter Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen and Pat Cummins, despite their recent win. Sunrisers Hyderabad need an upset to revive playoff hopes, but Gujarat Titans’ momentum and venue record tilt the scales. Expected score: Gujarat Titans 210-220 (batting first) or chase 200 in 18 overs; Sunrisers Hyderabad 190-200 or chase 200 in 19 overs.
Key Players to Watch
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Sai Sudharsan: 456 runs in 9 matches
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Shubman Gill: 389 runs in 9 matches
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Heinrich Klaasen: 288 runs in 9 matches
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Mohammed Siraj: 12 wickets in 9 matches
