The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is entering its final stretch, with teams battling for playoff spots. In Match 51, Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. GT is looking to bounce back after a tough loss, while SRH is fighting to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
Match Details
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 51, IPL 2025
Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar App/website
GT vs SRH Match Preview
GT, led by Shubman Gill, has had a solid season with six wins from nine matches. However, they suffered an eight-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals in their last game, despite posting 209/4, with Gill scoring 84 off 50 balls. GT will be eager to bounce back and strengthen their playoff chances.
SRH, on the other hand, has struggled throughout the season. Despite a morale-boosting win against Chennai Super Kings, they remain ninth in the standings with just three wins from nine matches. With Pat Cummins leading the side, SRH must win all their remaining matches to stay in contention.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium has been batting-friendly, with five matches crossing the 200-run mark this season. The surface offers good bounce, making stroke play easier. However, spinners could come into play in the middle overs. Dew might affect the second innings, making bowling difficult.
GT vs SRH Head-to-Head Records
Total Matches: 6 GT Won: 4 SRH Won: 1, No Result: 1 At Narendra Modi Stadium, GT has won 3 out of 4 matches against SRH.
Predicted Playing 11
Gujarat Titans
- B Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- M Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Karim Janat/Sherfane Rutherford
- Rashid Khan
- R Sai Kishore
- Prasidh Krishna
- Mohammed Siraj
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Aniket Verma
- Kamindu Mendis/Wiaan Mulder
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Harshal Patel
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Mohammed Shami
GT vs SRH Match Prediction
GT holds the edge due to their strong batting lineup and home advantage. Their top order, featuring Gill, Buttler, and Sudharsan, has been in fine form. However, SRH’s bowling attack, led by Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami, could pose a challenge.
Win Probability
Gujarat Titans: 65% Sunrisers Hyderabad: 35%
Predicted Outcome
GT are likely to win by 20-25 runs or 7 wickets, but if SRH’s top order fires, they could make it a close contest.
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