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Gujarat Titans
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Gujarat Titans will go into this match as the stronger team. They are currently 3rd on the points table with 6 wins and 12 points. Sunrisers Hyderabad are 9th with just 3 wins and 6 points. This will be the 51st match of IPL 2025 and will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
GT started the season strongly and has won 3 of their last 5 games. SRH have struggled for consistency, with only 2 wins in their last 5 matches. SRH will be under pressure as this is a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive.
In the last 5 head-to-head matches between these two teams, GT have won 4 while one ended with no result. In the overall record as well, GT leads 4-1. GT have also shown success while chasing, winning 3 matches in run-chases against SRH.
GT openers are in top form and have consistently given strong starts, while SRH openers have struggled to build partnerships and often lost early wickets.
The betting tip is...
Highest Opening Partnership - Gujarat Titans
68 %
32 %
Gujarat TitansSunrisers HyderabadThe Titans will rely heavily on their top three batters, who have carried the batting this season. Sai Sudharsan will enter this match as the top scorer in both the team and the league with 456 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 150, including 5 fifties.
Jos Buttler follows with 406 runs at a strike rate of 168.46 and 4 fifties. Captain Shubman Gill also brings 389 runs at a strike rate of 156.22, with 4 fifties. These three will have contributed over 70% of the teamβs total runs.
In bowling, Prasidh Krishna leads with 17 wickets and is in the purple cap race. Sai Kishore and Mohammed Siraj will support with 12 wickets each. Rashid Khan will try to build on his 2-wicket performance in the last match. Ishant Sharma will play as an impact option. Kagiso Rabada remains unavailable.
Gill, Sudharsan and Buttler are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
SRH will look to improve their top-order performance in this match. Heinrich Klaasen leads the scoring charts for the team with 288 runs at a strike rate of 156.52. Travis Head will follow with 261 runs at 159.14 and two fifties. Abhishek Sharma will come in with 240 runs at a strike rate of 180.45, including one century.
The team has depended on the middle order, as the openers have failed to give consistent starts. Ishan and Aniket have contributed around 190 runs each, both scoring at over 150 strike rate.
Harshal Patel will lead the bowling attack with 13 wickets. Pat Cummins has 9 wickets, while Shami has struggled with just 6 wickets. Eshan Malinga and Zeeshan Ansari have 5 wickets each. Kamindu Mendis will take charge as the lead spinner, but Rahul Chahar should be given a chance.
Klaasen, Abhishek and Head are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari
Gujarat Titans will start this match with a clear advantage at the top. Their top three batters are in top form, with each of them scoring multiple fifties this season. GT openers have given good starts in most games and have played with control and consistency.
On the other hand, SRH openers have struggled to get going and have often lost early wickets. Abhishek and Head have not built many partnerships, which has put pressure on the middle order. GT has a strong bowling unit that can test SRH in the powerplay. With better form and a stronger opening pair, GT batters are likely to take control in the early stages of the match.
