In a thrilling showdown at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Gujarat Titans delivered a dominant performance to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets in the 20th match of IPL 2025. This win marks Gujarat’s third consecutive victory, while Hyderabad continues to struggle, registering their fourth straight loss of the season.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the SRH vs GT encounter, including match results, IPL 2025 insights, and top match highlights.
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SRH vs GT: Match Summary
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
- Match Result IPL 2025: Gujarat chased down 153 in just 16.4 overs
Top Performers:
- Mohammed Siraj: 4 wickets (Player of the Match)
- Shubman Gill: 61* runs
- Washington Sundar: 49 runs
- Sherfane Rutherford: 35* runs
Match Highlights: SRH vs GT
1. Powerplay Dominance by Gujarat
From the very first over, Mohammed Siraj set the tone for Gujarat. He removed Travis Head with a sharp delivery and soon after dismissed Abhishek Sharma to claim his 100th IPL wicket. By restricting SRH during the powerplay, Siraj ensured Hyderabad never gained momentum.
2. Shubman Gill’s Captain’s Knock
Leading from the front, Gill played a mature and stylish innings. He stitched a 90-run partnership with Washington Sundar and remained unbeaten on 61, ensuring a smooth chase.
3. Siraj’s Career-Best Bowling
Delivering his best-ever IPL figures, Siraj ended with 4/17. His pinpoint accuracy earned him the Player of the Match award.
4. Sundar’s Explosive Cameo
Playing against his former team, Washington Sundar smashed 49 off 29 balls (2 sixes, 5 fours), lifting Gujarat’s scoring rate and shifting momentum.
5. SRH’s Struggles Continue
Batting first, Hyderabad could only manage 152/8. Top scorers:
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: 31 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen: 27 runs
- Pat Cummins: 22 off 9 balls
Turning Points of the Match
- Siraj’s Double Blow in Powerplay – Removed Head and Sharma early
- 20-Run Over from Simarjeet Singh – Washington Sundar dominated him
- Rutherford’s Final Flourish – Four boundaries sealed the deal for GT
Fighter of the Match: Pat Cummins
Despite the loss, SRH captain Pat Cummins showed great intent – 22 off 9 balls, 3 overs for 14 runs and 1 wicket. However, his gamble to hand the final power play over to Simarjeet Singh proved costly.
Match Result IPL 2025: Impact on Points Table
- Gujarat Titans: 6 points from 4 games – 2nd position
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 2 points from 5 games – 10th position
Key Match Facts & Insights
- Siraj’s 4-wicket haul was his career-best in IPL
- SRH’s 152/8 is their lowest total since the 2024 final
- Rashid Khan went wicketless for a third straight match
- Washington Sundar’s 49 is his highest IPL 2025 score
Playing XIs: SRH vs GT
Gujarat Titans:
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
Impact Sub: Sherfane Rutherford
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami
Impact Player: Simarjeet Singh
Crowd Moments & Match Highlights
- Glen Phillips Injury: Pulled a muscle while throwing in the sixth over
- Aniket Verma’s Diving Catch: Dismissed Sundar at 49 with a stunner
- Rutherford’s Four-Four-Four-Four: Brutal assault on Abhishek Sharma
- Close Runout: Rutherford’s shot ricocheted off Klaasen’s pads – nearly hitting stumps!
Final Thoughts
This SRH vs GT clash in IPL 2025 was a clear display of Gujarat Titans’ dominance and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s declining form. With Gill’s consistency, Siraj’s firepower, and Sundar’s brilliance, GT are looking like serious playoff contenders.
On the other hand, SRH will need to regroup quickly, reassess tactical calls, and bounce back strong.
Useful Links & Resources
- 🔗 IPL Official Website
- 🔗 BCCI Official Website
- 📺 JioCinema IPL Streaming
- 🧡 Gujarat Titans Official
- 🧡 Sunrisers Hyderabad Official
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