By Chirag - May 02, 2025 09:02 AM
The action in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues as Gujarat Titans (GT) face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match number 51. The game will take held in the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, May 2.With the playoffs approaching, both teams will be eager for a crucial win — albeit with different stakes.
With 12 points from nine games, GT is presently ranked fourth in the IPL 2025 points standings. However, they will be looking to recover from their recent setback — an eight-wicket loss against Rajasthan Royals. Despite putting up a strong total of 209/4, GT's bowling faltered as Rajasthan's Vaibhav Suryavanshi (101 off 38) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (70* off 40) powered their side to a dominant win.
Sunrisers find themselves struggling in ninth place, with only six points from nine matches. Their path to the playoffs remains mathematically open, but they need to win all their remaining games — a daunting task. On a positive note, they head into this fixture with boosted morale after defeating Chennai Super Kings by five wickets, successfully chasing a target of 154 in 18.4 overs.
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium has traditionally favored batters, offering good bounce and pace. In twilight games, chasing teams often have the advantage due to the dew factor. Spinners might find some grip during the middle overs, but overall, expect a high-scoring encounter.
The weather forecast for Ahmedabad looks promising, with clear skies and no threat of rain. The temperature is expected to be warm, providing ideal conditions for cricket.
Gujarat Titans have enjoyed dominance over Sunrisers Hyderabad in past meetings. Out of six encounters, GT have won four, while SRH have managed just a single victory. One match ended with no result. Significantly, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, GT boast a perfect record against SRH, having won both matches played at the venue.
1. Sai Sudharsan, 2. Shubman Gill (C), 3. Jos Buttler (WK), 4. Sherfane Rutherford, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, 10. Prasidh Krishna, 11. Mohammed Siraj
Impact Players: 1. Anuj Rawat, 2. Mahipal Lomror, 3. Karim Janat
1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Travis Head, 3. Ishan Kishan (WK), 4. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 5. Heinrich Klaasen (WK), 6. Aniket Verma, 7. Kamindu Mendis, 8. Pat Cummins (C), 9. Harshal Patel, 10. Jaydev Unadkat, 11. Smaran-R / Zeeshan Ansari
Impact Players: 1. Wiaan Mulder, 2. Sachin Baby, 3. Eshan Malinga, 4. Simarjeet Singh
Given Gujarat Titans’ superior head-to-head record and their strong performances at home, they will enter this clash as clear favorites. While Sunrisers Hyderabad showed glimpses of their potential in their last match, inconsistency remains a concern. GT's balanced batting order and quality spin attack, led by Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore, could prove decisive.
Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win and strengthen their playoff position.
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