GT vs SRH preview: The 51st match of IPL 2025 will feature Gujarat Titans (GT) clashing with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, May 2.
Table of contents
- GT vs SRH: Preview
- GT vs SRH: Recent Form
- GT vs SRH: Head-to-Head
- Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
- GT vs SRH: Team News and Predicted XI
- GT vs SRH: Players To Watch Out For
- GT vs SRH: Prediction
- When and Where To Watch Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Riders LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
- FAQs
GT vs SRH: Preview
GT vs SRH Preview: Twelve points from six wins in nine games typically wouldn’t raise alarm bells. Gujarat Titans (GT), after all, find themselves well within reach of an IPL 2025 playoff spot. However, two losses in their last four outings—following a strong four-match winning streak—have slightly dented their momentum. That’s what makes Friday’s home clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all the more significant.
A win here would lift GT to 14 points, joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on that mark—at least until the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) result plays out. In contrast to their explosive form last season, SRH’s batting unit hasn’t quite hit the same heights this year. The gulf between the two sides is noticeable, and GT will back themselves to make home advantage count in Ahmedabad. A defeat, though, could complicate their playoff equation.
This season’s playoff race is intensely competitive, with even 16 points potentially not guaranteeing qualification. For SRH to reach that number, they’ll need to win all five of their remaining games—a steep climb considering their inconsistent form. But if they are to spark a late resurgence, Friday could mark the beginning of something special.
Gujarat Titans (GT) – Key Players and Performance
GT vs SRH Preview: It’s been less than 72 hours since Gujarat Titans endured a brutal onslaught from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Recovering from a defeat like that is tough enough—but when the next challenge involves facing the explosive duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, the road ahead looks even more daunting. In that Jaipur game, six of GT’s seven bowling options conceded at over 10 runs per over, with four recording economy rates north of 16. Chasing 210, the opposition wrapped things up with a staggering 25 balls to spare.
Those numbers paint a grim picture. Yet, the Titans can find hope in their earlier encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad this season. Mohammed Siraj had struck early blows by removing both SRH openers within the first five overs. Prasidh Krishna delivered a tidy spell, while Sai Kishore made a statement by dismissing Heinrich Klaasen. One tactical subplot to watch will be how captain Shubman Gill uses Sai Kishore this time. Against Jaiswal and Suryavanshi, the left-arm spinner was left unused—possibly a missed opportunity. With SRH boasting another left-hander-heavy lineup, Kishore’s role could prove decisive.
On the batting front, GT have little to worry about. Their top order continues to fire consistently, with Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, and Shubman Gill all featuring in the top seven run-scorers of the season—an impressive feat.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Key Players and Performance
GT vs SRH Preview: As for SRH, their win over CSK offered a lifeline, keeping their playoff hopes intact. But with five matches remaining and little room for error, the pressure only intensifies from here—starting with a must-win encounter on Friday.
Jos Buttler has been in scintillating form for Gujarat Titans this season, amassing over 400 runs in IPL 2025 at a remarkable average of 81.20 and a blistering strike rate of 168.46. He is just 12 runs away from reaching the 4000-run milestone in the IPL and could become the third-fastest to the landmark, potentially surpassing Suryakumar Yadav, who took 2714 balls to get there in MI’s previous outing.
However, Sunrisers Hyderabad might fancy their chances of keeping Buttler quiet. Two of their key pacers, Mohammed Shami and Pat Cummins, have had some success against the English opener in T20s. Shami has dismissed Buttler three times in 81 deliveries, with the batter scoring at a strike rate of 132.09, while Cummins has also claimed his wicket thrice in just 61 balls, conceding at a rate of 136.06.
Key Match-ups and Strategy
GT vs SRH Preview: GT’s dominance in the middle overs has been a key component of their success. They’ve scored at a league-best rate of 9.98 runs per over and lost the fewest wickets (14) during the 7–16 over phase in IPL 2025. In contrast, SRH have struggled in this segment, conceding at 9.53 runs per over—the second-highest—and managing just 23 wickets, the second-fewest by any team in this phase.
One interesting match-up to watch is Heinrich Klaasen against spin. Since the start of IPL 2024, the SRH wicket-keeper has been dismissed five times by left-arm orthodox spinners—the joint-most alongside Ajinkya Rahane. Notably, in his last outing against GT, Klaasen fell to R Sai Kishore, who could once again be a key weapon for the Titans against a left-hander-heavy SRH batting lineup.
Gujarat Titans’ Record at Narendra Modi Stadium
GT vs SRH Preview: History also tilts in favour of the hosts. Sunrisers Hyderabad have never managed to beat Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, losing both previous encounters at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
And with high scores being a theme at the venue this season—the average first-innings total across four matches stands at a hefty 215—batting first and capitalising on the flat track could once again prove decisive.
GT vs SRH: Recent Form
Gujarat Titans LWWLW (last five completed matches, most recent first)
Sunrisers Hyderabad WLLWL
GT vs SRH: Head-to-Head
GT vs SRH Preview: Gujarat Titans will have a 4-1 lead over the Sunrisers, having triumphed in their last four meetings.
- Matches Played: 5
- Won by Gujarat Titans: 4
- Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
- First-ever Fixture: April 11, 2022
- Most-recent Fixture: April 06, 2025
Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
This season in Ahmedabad, five of the eight innings have seen totals exceeding 200. Scoring above 200 is typically considered a strong total at this venue, where defending totals isn’t overly challenging. Teams batting first have won five of the 12 games played here since the start of IPL 2024. Notably, GT’s successful chase of 204 in their last match was the first time a team successfully chased such a high total. Additionally, the team batting first has won three out of the four games at this venue so far.
GT vs SRH: Team News and Predicted XI
GT – Team News
Captain Shubman Gill, who missed GT’s last match due to back spasms, has recovered and is fit to play. However, there is still no update on Kagiso Rabada’s return, despite the expectation that he would be available around this time, according to Gill’s interview on April 19. If Sherfane Rutherford is fit, he might replace Karim Janat in the lineup. While the Titans await Rabada’s return, it will be interesting to see if they give Janat another chance after he conceded 30 runs in the only over he bowled during his IPL debut against the Royals.
Ishan Kishan made a stunning start to IPL 2025 with a blazing century, but his form has since declined. He has struggled against GT’s spinners, Washington Sundar and Rashid Khan, with low strike rates of 89.36 and 116.41, respectively. Notably, Rashid has dismissed him twice in previous encounters.
GT – Predicted XI
- B Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (capt)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- M Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Karin Janat/Sherfane Rutherford
- Rashid Khan
- Sai Kishore
- Prasidh Krishna
- Mohammed Siraj
- Ishant Sharma/Arshad Khan
SRH – Team News
SRH are likely to maintain the same lineup that secured their victory against Chennai Super Kings. Kamindu Mendis, who was brought in for the match at Chepauk, proved to be a useful addition for those conditions. The team will now need to decide whether to keep him in the XI for this match, given the different playing conditions. However, after his all-round performance in the previous game, it will be tough to leave him out. Alternatively, they might opt for the pace of Simarjeet Singh over Jaydev Unadkat.
As for the Gujarat Titans, their middle-order (positions 4 to 7) has scored 412 runs in 9 games, averaging 24.23. They are the only team whose middle order has yet to produce a 50-plus score. Sunrisers Hyderabad may look to target the GT middle-order early on in this matchup.
SRH – Predicted XI
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Aniket Verma
- Kamindu Mendis/Wiaan Mulder
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Pat Cummins (capt)
- Harshal Patel
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Mohammed Shami
- Zeeshan Ansari
GT vs SRH: Players To Watch Out For
Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan (GT)
On Friday, SRH will face a team whose openers have been in excellent form. Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan have combined for 541 runs at an average of over 60. However, their scoring rate of 8.94 per over is the second-lowest in IPL 2025.
While there may be concerns that a more cautious approach has limited their run-scoring potential, six wins from nine games suggest that this method has been effective for GT.
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head (SRH)
Much of SRH’s success in IPL 2024 was driven by the opening partnership of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. In the 13 matches they opened together last season, they accumulated 599 runs at a rate of over 13 runs per over, with an average of 49.91.
However, in IPL 2025, their combined total stands at 316 runs, with 171 of those coming in a single innings, and their average has dropped to 35.11. Their scoring rate has also fallen to 10.89 runs per over.
GT vs SRH: Prediction
Scenario 1
- Toss: Gujarat Titans win the toss and bat first
- Powerplay Score: 65-75
- Gujarat Titans Total: 205-215
- Match Result: Gujarat Titans win the match
Scenario 2
- Toss: Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss and bat frist
- Powerplay Score: 75-85
- Sunrisers Hyderabad Total: 215-225
- Match Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match
When and Where To Watch Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Riders LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
The Indian Premier League 2025 clash between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, May 2, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and will also be available for live streaming on JioHotstar for FREE.
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FAQs
Gujarat Titans have won six of their nine games in IPL 2025, putting them in a strong position for a playoff spot despite a recent dip in form.
Together, Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan have scored 541 runs in IPL 2025 at an impressive average of over 60, though their scoring rate of 8.94 runs per over is the second-lowest this season.
SRH’s opening pair, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, have scored 316 runs together at an average of 35.11 in IPL 2025, a significant dip from their stellar form in 2024.
Kamindu Mendis was a key inclusion for SRH in their win against Chennai Super Kings, providing an all-round performance, and could remain in the XI depending on conditions.
GT’s middle order has scored 412 runs in nine games at an average of 24.23, without any batter scoring over 50 runs, making it an area of potential improvement.
