The 62nd game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 features a clash between the defending champions Gujarat Titans and the Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday, May 15.
Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat find themselves atop the IPL points table with 16 points in 12 games. With a guaranteed spot in the knockout stages of the competition just inches away from them, Gujarat would look to register their ninth win of the season and make their way to the playoffs.
They played their last game against Mumbai Indians, where they failed to chase the target down at the Wankhede Stadium on May 12. However, Gujarat would be keen on making a comeback and getting back to winning ways in their forthcoming clash.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad would be coming into the clash on the back of a loss to the Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Super Giants. Hanging by a thread, Hyderabad find themselves in ninth place in the standings with eight points in 11 matches.
Pitch and Conditions
The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been a typical batter-friendly pitch so far. With some assistance from the new bowlers, a high total could be expected, which could set up a thrilling run chase. Winning the toss and electing to field first could prove to be a wise decision.
Probable Playing XI for GT vs SRH
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat would be expected to come into the game with minimal changes despite a loss in their previous game. Gill, who has been in superb form in the IPL 2023, and is still well in the race for the IPL orange cap, could be in the starting lineup or come in as an impact player depending on the toss. Furthermore, Vijay Shankar could come in for Abhinav Manohar.
Probable playing XI: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Despite losing their previous game, Sunrisers Hyderabad would like to come into the game with an unchanged lineup. After their subpar performance with the ball in their last game, Hyderabad would be keen on heavily improving upon it.
Probable playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Anmolpreet Singh, Rahul Tripathi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram (c), Glenn Phillips, Abdul Samad, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
GT vs SRH Head-to-head
Played – 2 Sunrisers Hyderabad – 1