Overview
The Gujarat Titans and the Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on each other in the 51st match of the IPL 2025. The match between the two former champions will take place on the 2nd of May at 7:30 PM (IST) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both sides have had a contrasting journey in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League.
While GT has 6 wins and 3 losses in their 9 matches in the tournament, SRH has 3 wins and 6 losses to their name in their 9 matches in the tournament. With a positive net run rate of 0.748, GT are placed 4th in the points table. On the other hand, SRH are in the 9th position in the table with a negative net run rate of -1.103.
In their last 5 matches, SRH have 2 wins and 3 losses to their name. Likewise, GT has 2 losses and 3 wins to their name in their last 5 matches. In their previous match, GT lost to RR in 15.5 overs despite posting 209 runs on the board. On the other hand, SRH beat CSK by 5 wickets in their backyard, their first win in Chennai in the league’s history.
Both teams have some of the best players in the world in their lineup. While GT has the likes of Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Rashid Khan, and others in their lineup, SRH has Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and others in their lineup. A loss could nearly mean the end of SRH’s road to qualification. Hence, they would come hard at GT.
IPL Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The ground has a decently balanced record of teams winning while batting first and chasing totals, respectively.
| Matches Played |
40 |
| Matches Won Batting First |
18 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 21 |
| Matches With No Result | 00 |
| Matches Tied | 01 |
| Average First Innings Score | 176 |
| Highest Team Total | 243 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 205 |
Top Player Battles to Watch in GT vs SRH, Match 51 – IPL 2025
1. Shubman Gill vs Mohammed Shami
Shubman Gill has been in good form in the IPL 2025. The star batter usually acts as an anchor, allowing the batters to bat around him. Hence, he is likely to play a long innings, unless he gets dismissed early. One SRH bowler who could dismiss him in the Powerplay overs would be Mohammed Shami.
The right-arm pacer has a balanced record against Gill in their faceoffs. Gill has scored 57 runs in 46 deliveries against Shami at a batting average of 28.50, at a strike rate of 118.75. The right-arm pacer has got the better of the GT skipper on two instances, which points to an even contest between the two players.
2. Abhishek Sharma vs Rashid Khan
Considering Abhishek Sharma gets past the Powerplay overs and faces Rashid Khan in the middle overs, their battle could be good. Historically, in the IPL, Abhishek has a huge edge over the world-class bowler. The SRH batter has 63 runs in 30 balls against the unconventional leg spinner.
The Southpaw has a great batting average of 63.00 and an astonishing strike rate of 210 against the star bowler. While Khan has dismissed Sharma once, it is the SRH opener who has an edge in the league. If the duo face each other in the match, it could be one of the deciding factors to determine the outcome.
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