Gujarat Titans secured a 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025 Match 51 on May 2, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans posted 224/6 in 20 overs, driven by Shubman Gill’s 76 off 38 and Jos Buttler’s 64 off 37. Sunrisers Hyderabad managed 186/6, with Abhishek Sharma’s 74 off 41, but couldn’t overcome Prasidh Krishna’s 2/19 and Mohammed Siraj’s 2/33. Gujarat Titans’ seventh win in ten games cemented their second spot with 14 points, while Sunrisers Hyderabad’s seventh loss left them ninth with 6 points. The batting-friendly pitch and Gujarat Titans’ dominant top order ensured their fifth victory in six head-to-head clashes.
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Pitch and Conditions
Narendra Modi Stadium’s black soil pitch favored batsmen, averaging 215 in first innings in 2025, with spinners at 8.8 economy and pacers at 9.5. Boundaries were 67m, 70m, and 79m, suiting players like Jos Buttler. Teams batting first won 6 of 13 games since 2024, with low dew (25% humidity). Clear weather at 38°C daytime and 28°C night, with a 5% rain chance, allowed uninterrupted play. Gujarat Titans’ 224/6 aligned with the venue’s high-scoring nature
Toss and Lineups
Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bat, capitalizing on Ahmedabad’s trend where 6 of 13 games since 2024 favored teams batting first.
Gujarat Titans’ XI included Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gerald Coetzee, with impact sub Ishant Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s XI comprised Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, with impact sub Mohammed Shami. Gujarat Titans leaned on their batting depth, while Sunrisers Hyderabad banked on aggressive openers.
Game Plan Executed by GT
Gujarat Titans aimed for a 210-plus total, achieving 224/6 with Shubman Gill’s 76 and Jos Buttler’s 64 overpowering Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowlers like Jaydev Unadkat, who took 3/35. Prasidh Krishna’s 2/19, dismissing Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, and Mohammed Siraj’s 2/33 targeted the middle order, disrupting Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chase. Gujarat Titans’ strategy of aggressive batting and disciplined bowling, especially on a batting-friendly pitch, ensured they defended their total comfortably.
Game Plan Executed by SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad targeted a high chase but fell to 186/6, with Abhishek Sharma’s 74 providing momentum. Jaydev Unadkat’s 3/35 and Pat Cummins’ 1/40 aimed to break Gujarat Titans’ partnerships, dismissing Sai Sudharsan for 48, but Shubman Gill’s 76 and Jos Buttler’s 64 set a daunting target. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chase crumbled as Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj removed key batsmen, leaving Nitish Kumar Reddy’s
Key Players to Watch
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Shubman Gill: 76 runs off 38 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes)
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Jos Buttler: 64 runs off 37 balls (3 fours, 4 sixes)
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Abhishek Sharma: 74 runs off 41 balls (4 fours, 6 sixes)
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Prasidh Krishna: 2 wickets for 19 runs in 4 overs
Scoreboard
Gujarat Titans scored 224/6 in 20 overs: Shubman Gill 76 (38 balls, 8 fours, 2 sixes), Jos Buttler 64 (37 balls, 3 fours, 4 sixes), Sai Sudharsan 48 (23 balls, 3 fours, 3 sixes), Washington Sundar 21 (16 balls, 1 six), Shahrukh Khan 6 not out (2 balls, 1 six), Rahul Tewatia 6 (3 balls), Rashid Khan 0 (1 ball). Jaydev Unadkat took 3/35, Zeeshan Ansari 1/42, Pat Cummins 1/40 for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 186/6 in 20 overs: Abhishek Sharma 74 (41 balls, 4 fours, 6 sixes), Heinrich Klaasen 23 (18 balls, 1 four, 1 six), Nitish Kumar Reddy 21 not out (10 balls, 1 six), Travis Head 20 (16 balls, 4 fours), Pat Cummins 19 not out (10 balls, 1 six), Ishan Kishan 13 (17 balls), Aniket Verma 3 (7 balls), Kamindu Mendis 0 (1 ball). Prasidh Krishna took 2/19, Mohammed Siraj 2/33, Gerald Coetzee 1/36, Ishant Sharma 1/35 for Gujarat Titans. This high-scoring game underscored Ahmedabad’s batting-friendly trend.
Match Summary
Gujarat Titans won by 38 runs, posting 224/6 with Shubman Gill’s 76 off 38 and Jos Buttler’s 64 off 37 setting the tone. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s 186/6, led by Abhishek Sharma’s 74, couldn’t keep pace, with Prasidh Krishna’s 2/19 and Mohammed Siraj’s 2/33 proving decisive. Gujarat Titans’ batting firepower and bowling discipline outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad, enhancing their playoff prospects. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s middle-order struggles continued, marking their fourth loss in five games.
Head-to-Head Stats
Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have met six times in the IPL, with Gujarat Titans leading 5-1. This 38-run win followed their 7-wicket victory on April 6, 2025, chasing 153 in 16.4 overs. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s only win came in 2022. At Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans have won all three games against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Shubman Gill’s consistent scoring and Prasidh Krishna’s bowling have strengthened Gujarat Titans’ grip on this rivalry.
