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GT’s Winning Streak Continues with Their Dominating Win Over SRH Putting Them at Second In The IPL 2025
SRH vs GT: The Gujarat Titans (GT) have grabbed the top position in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Titans beat the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 20 of Season 18 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, by 7 Wickets, adding another Win to their streak, making it 3 back to back. This win has pushed them to hold the second position in the IPL with them showcasing amazing depth in their batting and bowling.
GT’s Bowling Attack Yet Again Gained Them Victory It was none other than GT’s pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj who won the game for the Titans. He achieved an incredible milestone of 4/17 which hand him take the Player of the Match award. Siraj does have the reputation of striking early in the match, and yet again that is exactly what he did. During the powerplay he struck twice which included Travis Head and IPL milestone wicket number 100 with Abhishek Sharma.
Krishna and Sai Kishore did a handsome job supporting Siraj, claiming Prasidh’s 2 for 25 and Sai’s 2 for 24, keeping SRH in check for any real momentum. Even with the 50 run partnership between Klaasen and Reddy, GT still disciplined the hosts to only 152/8 which was far below the target for the SRH innings. After the last over fireworks from Pat Cummins and Mohd. Shami, where they managed to score 17 from Ishant Sharma, gave a brief shimmer of hope but that to was not enough.
GT while chasing took a hit at the start, losing Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler to phenomenal spells from Shami and Cummins. But then Captain Shubman Gill led from the front and in the most critical part of the game he scored a calm and composed 60 from 42 balls* to steady the innings.
In the powerplay, Washington Sundar off his 29 balls scored 49 and in the first debut match hit a flurry of fours and sixes to come out blazing. His hitting took the pressure off the SRH bowlers and shifted it towards them letting his team dominate.
Sherfane Rutherford rounded off things beautifully dealing the final blows in the end where he recorded 35 runs without loss to help GT finish at a quicker pace with 20 balls left highlighting GT’s dominance.
Gujarat Titans not only won their third consecutive match but also claimed that they are serious contenders for the title. Like always, they fused their incredibly strong bowling and their versatile batting to execute the game plan perfectly.
GT plays against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground on Wednesday, April 9, while Sunrisers Hyderabad look to recover when they host Punjab Kings at their home ground on Saturday, April 12.
The GT have once again showcased their clinical performance as they overpowered Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets in IPL 2025, claiming the second position in the points table. While travelling to Hyderabad for the match, the fire from Mohammed Siraj and the calm of Shubman Gill, accompanied by the flair of Washington Sundar meant nothing good for the home team.
🔥 1st Innings: SRH – 152/8 (20 Overs)
Sunrisers had immense potential to set a commanding score, but due toMohammed Siraj’s disciplined bowling unit, SRH fell to 152. The disciplined bowling from Gujarat, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj (4/17) meant that the potential had to remain just that.
SRH vs GT IPL 2025 Match 19 Scorecard
Match Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Winner | Gujarat Titans (GT) |
| Margin | 7 wickets |
| Toss | GT won the toss and elected to field |
| Player of the Match | Mohammed Siraj (4/17) – Career-best IPL figures |
| Key Moment | Siraj’s 4-wicket haul dismantled SRH’s batting |
Match Date: April 6, 2025 | Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
🔥 1st Innings: SRH – 152/8 (20 Overs)
SRH had the potential for a commanding total but fell short due to GT’s disciplined bowling, orchestrated by Mohammed Siraj’s spell (4/17).
| Batters | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 18 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Travis Head | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 160.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | 17 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 121.43 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 31 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 91.18 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 27 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 142.11 |
| Aniket Verma | 18 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 128.57 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 2* | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Simarjeet Singh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohammed Shami | 6* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 300.00 |
| Extras | 4 (2w, 2lb) | ||||
| Total | 152/8 (20 overs) |
❌ Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Head) | 9 | 1.2 |
| 2 (Abhishek) | 38 | 5.1 |
| 3 (Ishan) | 50 | 7.3 |
| 4 (Klaasen) | 100 | 12.4 |
| 5 (Reddy) | 105 | 14.1 |
| 6 (Mendis) | 120 | 16.3 |
| 7 (Verma) | 135 | 18.2 |
| 8 (Simarjeet) | 135 | 18.4 |
🎯 GT Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 17 | 4 | 4.20 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 25 | 2 | 6.20 |
| Sai Kishore | 4 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 31 | 0 | 7.80 |
| Ishant Sharma | 4 | 53 | 0 | 13.20 |
🚀 2nd Innings: GT – 153/3 (16.4 Overs)
GT faced a mini scare at 27/2 but turned the game around with Shubman Gill’s effortless half-century and Washington Sundar’s frantic debut cameo.
| Batters | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 60* | 42 | 4 | 3 | 141.86 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Washington Sundar | 49 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 168.97 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 35* | 16 | 6 | 1 | 218.75 |
| Extras | 3 (3w) | ||||
| Total | 153/3 (16.4 overs) |
❌ Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Sai Sudharsan) | 15 | 2.1 |
| 2 (Buttler) | 16 | 2.4 |
| 3 (Washington Sundar) | 106 | 13.2 |
🔥 SRH Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 4 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Pat Cummins | 3.4 | 26 | 1 | 7.10 |
| Zeeshan Ansari | 4 | 33 | 0 | 8.20 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18.00 |
🏆 Match Highlights
- SRH Batting: Nitish Kumar Reddy (31) and Heinrich Klaasen (27) tried to stabilize, but Siraj’s 4/17 derailed the innings.
- GT Chase: Gill’s unbeaten 60* and Sundar’s 49 showcased GT’s depth, with Rutherford’s 35* sealing the win.
- Milestone: Siraj eclipsed 100 IPL wickets, earning Player of the Match.
đź“Š Statistical Snapshot
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Run Rate | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH (1st) | 152 | 8 | 20 | 7.60 | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| GT (2nd) | 153 | 3 | 16.4 | 9.18 | Shubman Gill |
🗓️ What’s Next?
| Matchup | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Wednesday, April 9 | [TBA] |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Saturday, April 12 | Hyderabad |
🎯 Final Thoughts
GT’s dominance propels them to 2nd on the points table, with Siraj’s fiery spell and Gill’s calm leadership shining through. SRH’s batting faltered, exposing their reliance on early momentum. Can GT maintain this form against Rajasthan Royals? Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 action!
🗓️ What’s Next?
Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals – Wednesday, April 9
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings – Saturday, April 12
With the brilliance shown so far, GT looks like the clear favorites and in the front seat. Can they keep this up? Stay tuned!