April 6, 2025 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Match Overview
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) lock horns in Match 19 of IPL 2025 at Hyderabadโs Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. SRH, languishing at the bottom of the table with just one win in four matches, face an uphill battle against GT, who are riding high on two consecutive wins 18. The Titans, led by Shubman Gill, aim to solidify their playoff credentials, while SRHโs Pat Cummins seeks to revive his teamโs faltering campaign.
Team Form and Key Concerns
- SRH: After a record-breaking 286-run start, SRHโs aggressive batting approach has crumbled, with subsequent scores of 190, 163, and 120. Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen have struggled for consistency, while the bowling unit (economy rates above 12) has failed to contain opponentsย 56.
- GT: Sai Sudharsan (186 runs in 3 matches) and Shubman Gill anchor a strong top order, supported by finishers like Sherfane Rutherford. However, Kagiso Rabadaโs absence (personal reasons) weakens their pace attack, with Gerald Coetzee or Glenn Phillips likely as replacementsย 17.
Head-to-Head Record
GT dominates SRH historically, winning 3 of 5 encounters (1 win for SRH, 1 no-result). The Titans have won their last three meetings, including a 34-run victory in 2023 68.
Pitch and Weather Report
- Pitch: A batting paradise with flat tracks and short boundaries. Average scores exceed 200, and chasing teams have a 56% win rate. Spinners may find slight assistance as the game progressesย 78.
- Weather: Scorching heat (38ยฐC at start, ~30ยฐC by evening) with no rain forecast. Dew could favor chasing teamsย 58.
Predicted Playing XIs
SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa (Impact Sub: Zeeshan Ansari) 29.
GT: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Sherfane Rutherford (Impact Sub: Arshad Khan) 27.
Key Players to Watch
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): In sublime form (186 runs, 2 fifties) and crucial for GTโs startsย 7.
- Travis Head (SRH): Aggressive opener with a half-century in SRHโs first game; pivotal for a strong Powerplayย 18.
- Rashid Khan (GT): Despite a slow start, his familiarity with Hyderabadโs conditions makes him a threatย 39.
- Harshal Patel (SRH): Purple Cap winner in 2024; a wicket-taker who can exploit death oversย 38.
Dream11 Tips
- Captaincy Picks: Shubman Gill (GT) or Travis Head (SRH)ย 18.
- Differential Picks: Sherfane Rutherford (GT, 15โ20 ball cameos), Rashid Khan (GT, low ownership), Harshal Patel (SRH)ย 3.
- Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler (GT) and Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) for explosive finishesย 8.
Match Prediction
GT holds the edge due to superior form and SRHโs inconsistent batting. If SRH bats first, they might post 240+, but GTโs balanced attack could restrict them. Verdict: GT to win if they chase; SRHโs best chance lies in batting first and leveraging home conditions
