Top 3 player battles to watch out for in GT vs SRH clash

The 51st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Gujarat Titans (GT) clashing against the struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will be hosting the game on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 PM (IST). 

GT are currently at the fourth spot in the points table, with six wins and only three defeats in their nine games so far. A win against SRH will help them to regain the top spot. On the other hand, SRH are in ninth place after losing six matches and winning three, with six points overall. A loss against GT would end their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in GT vs SRH clash:

1. Shubman Gill vs Mohammed Shami 

The veteran SRH pacer Mohammed Shami has dominated the head-to-head player battle against the GT opener and skipper, Shubman Gill. Shami has dismissed Gill on two occasions while conceding 57 runs off 46 balls, including 21 dot balls. 

However, Gill has managed to hit seven fours and two sixes against Shami, but the star batter hasn’t scored runs with a good strike rate against the veteran pacer. So, it will be very crucial for Gill to prepare a special strategy to deal with the potential ‘Shami’ challenge in this game.

2. Abhishek Sharma vs Rashid Khan 

Abhishek Sharma has brutally troubled the star GT spinner Rashid Khan in their head-to-head player battle. The young SRH opener has scored 63 runs off just 30 deliveries against the Afghanistan star in their two meetings in the 2022 and 2024 editions of the league. In these face-offs, Rashid has managed to dismiss Abhishek only on one occasion. 

The left-handed batter also has a massive strike rate of 210.0 against Rashid Khan and an amazing average of 63.0. So, it is going to be a big threat and concern for Rashid Khan amidst his poor run of form with the ball in the ongoing IPL 2025 

3. Jos Buttler vs Harshal Patel 

The head-to-head player battle between the veteran GT batter Jos Buttler and star SRH pacer Harshal Patel has been on an equal note so far. Buttler has scored 25 runs off 21 balls, without getting dismissed, hitting two fours and a six, having a below-par average of 119.0. 

So, it is going to be an interesting player battle to watch out for in the upcoming GT vs SRH game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Both the stars will eye each other to dominate in this contest. 

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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