Gujarat Titans delivered a commanding performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Narendra Modi Stadium, solidifying their position in the IPL 2025 top four. The match showcased explosive batting from Gujarat’s openers leaving Hyderabad’s bowlers struggling to contain the onslaught.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl first, inviting Gujarat Titans to set the target. This decision backfired as Gujarat’s batting lineup, led by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, unleashed a relentless attack.
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Gujarat’s Explosive Powerplay
Gujarat Titans started aggressively, with Gill and Sudharsan forming a formidable opening partnership. Hyderabad’s Mohammad Shami opened the bowling, but Gill smashed 11 runs in the first over. Jaydev Unadkat managed to restrict Gujarat to five runs in the second over, but Sudharsan turned the tide in the third. He hammered Shami for four boundaries, scoring 20 runs in a single over, pushing Gujarat to 36/0 after three overs.
The onslaught continued as Gill welcomed Cummins with back-to-back fours in the fourth over, adding 17 runs. By the fifth over, Sudharsan tormented Harshal Patel, hitting four boundaries to propel Gujarat to 71/0. The powerplay concluded with Gujarat at 82/0 after six overs, with Gill and Sudharsan’s 50-run partnership setting a blistering pace.
Hyderabad’s Breakthrough
Hyderabad desperately needed a wicket, and spinner Zeeshan Ansari delivered in the seventh over. Ansari trapped Sudharsan, who fell for 48 off 23 balls, ending the opening stand at 87 runs. Jos Buttler joined Gill, and the duo continued to dominate. Gill reached his half-century in just 25 balls, while Buttler played a supporting role, helping Gujarat cross 100 runs in the ninth over.
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Gujarat’s Momentum
Despite Cummins’ tight eighth over, yielding only four runs, Gujarat maintained their grip. Ansari conceded 10 runs in the ninth, and Shami’s 10th over proved costly as Gill and Buttler smashed 17 runs, including Gill’s fifty. Gujarat reached 120/1 after 10 overs, projecting a daunting 210-220 run total.
Hyderabad’s Struggles
Hyderabad’s bowlers, including Shami, Cummins, and Patel, failed to curb Gujarat’s aggressive batting. Ansari’s wicket provided brief relief, but Gill and Buttler’s partnership kept Hyderabad on the backfoot. The match highlighted Gujarat’s batting depth and Hyderabad’s struggle to adapt to the high-pressure chase.
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Key Performances
- Shubman Gill: Unbeaten, steering Gujarat with a rapid half-century.
- Sai Sudharsan: 48 off 23 balls, setting the tone with aggressive strokeplay.
- Zeeshan Ansari: Hyderabad’s lone bright spot, claiming Sudharsan’s wicket.
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What’s Next?
Gujarat Titans’ dominant display strengthens their playoff prospects, while Hyderabad must regroup to stay in contention. Fans eagerly await whether Gujarat can maintain this momentum and claim the IPL 2025 trophy.
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