On April 6, 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) handed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) a crushing 7-wicket defeat in IPL 2025 Match 19 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. SRH struggled to 152/8 in 20 overs, undone by Mohammed Siraj’s fiery 4/17, while GT chased 153/3 in just 16.4 overs, powered by Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 61 off 42 and Washington Sundar’s 49 off 29. GT’s third straight win solidified their top-four spot, while SRH’s fourth consecutive loss left them reeling at the bottom. Here’s how GT dismantled SRH in this night clash (7:30 PM IST start).
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Toss and Lineups
GT captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl, leveraging Hyderabad’s chase-friendly history and expected dew (Web ID 5). SRH dropped Harshal Patel (illness) for Jaydev Unadkat, fielding: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Mohammed Shami, Jaydev Unadkat, and Zeeshan Ansari (Web ID 15). GT replaced Prasidh Krishna with Washington Sundar, lining up: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, and Ishant Sharma (Web ID 0).
SRH’s Innings: Siraj’s Carnage
SRH’s batting collapsed early against GT’s pace onslaught. Siraj (4/17) struck twice in the first over, dismissing Head (8) and Sharma (18), reducing SRH to 45/2 in the powerplay (X @cricplusplus). Kishan (17 off 14) fell to R Sai Kishore (1/23), and Klaasen’s 27 off 19 was cut short by Kishore in the 14th over (Web ID 12). Nitish Reddy’s 17 off 15 ended via Rashid Khan (0/26 but tight), and Siraj returned to rip out Verma (18) and Simarjeet Singh (0) in the 19th (Web ID 16). Cummins’ unbeaten 22 off 14 pushed SRH to 152/8 in 20 overs, a below-par total on a batting-friendly deck (X @ESPNcricinfo).
GT’s Chase: Gill and Sundar Seal It
GT’s chase started shakily—Shami (2/31) removed Sudharsan (5) in the third over, and Cummins (1/28) snagged Buttler (0) in the fourth, leaving them 25/2 (Web ID 13). Gill (61* off 42, 6 fours, 1 six) and Sundar (49 off 29, 3 fours, 2 sixes—including 20 off Simarjeet’s over) then took charge, forging a 90-run stand, GT’s highest third-wicket partnership in IPL history (Web ID 0). Shami bowled Sundar at 106/3 (13.1 overs), but Gill and Rutherford (35* off 17) added an unbeaten 47, finishing at 153/3 in 16.4 overs with 20 balls left (Web ID 12). SRH’s bowlers couldn’t capitalize on early breakthroughs, per X (@Sportstar).
Pitch and Conditions: Dew Aids Chase
Hyderabad’s pitch offered early assistance (SRH 45/2 vs GT 52/2 in powerplays) but flattened out, with dew making chasing easier (44/79 IPL wins batting second) (Web ID 5). At 32°C with 30% humidity, conditions favored GT’s pursuit, and 152 was never enough on a surface averaging 213 first-innings scores (Web ID 15).
Standout Stars
- Mohammed Siraj (GT): 4/17—Player of the Match for his career-best IPL figures.
- Shubman Gill (GT): 61* off 42—calmly steered the chase.
- Washington Sundar (GT): 49 off 29—explosive support.
- Pat Cummins (SRH): 22* off 14, 1/28—fought alone.
Head-to-Head: GT’s Dominance Grows
GT extended their H2H lead over SRH to 4-1 in 6 IPL clashes, with one no-result (Web ID 2). This was their second straight win over SRH in Hyderabad.
What’s Next?
GT (3-1) face DC at home on April 8, eyeing a fourth win. SRH (1-4) host CSK on April 8, needing a miracle to revive their season. Can Cummins turn it around?
Final Take
SRH vs GT Match 19 showcased GT’s supremacy—Siraj’s fire, Gill’s finesse, and Sundar’s aggression overwhelmed SRH’s misfiring lineup. X lit up with GT’s “relentless attack” (@cricplusplus) and SRH’s “top-order flop” (@ESPNcricinfo). A clinical win—what’s your moment? Drop it below!
