GT vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium

Okay then, that wraps up this clash in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans take two very crucial points with their seventh win this season, which shoots them up to the second spot. For SRH, their playoff hopes have almost been extinguished and they will have to win all their remaining games. Now then, we head into another weekend in the Indian Premier League 2025, and up next is a generational clash as two of the biggest stars of Indian cricket will be up against each other. It is round two as Royal Challengers Bengaluru host the Chennai Super Kings in a mouth-watering clash at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium of Bengaluru. While it is all over for CSK this season, a lot is at stake for RCB to stay glued in the upper echelons of the points table. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled on Saturday, 3rd May, at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). But do make sure to mark your presence for all the exciting pre-match build up and analysis. Take care, cheers! 

Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH award. He collects the award and also receives the Purple Cap as he now becomes the leading wicket-taker in the season so far. He says he is happy that they won. On his bowling improvement, he feels that his control over his lines and lengths has been good this season, and the support staff has been really helpful. Adds that on the game day, he highlights to watch every ball of the first innings if they're bowling second, he tries to take all that he can from that. He adds that he keeps on chatting with the experienced players around and then goes on to hit the right areas. On his England tour preparations, he says he has got a red ball in his room, but he first looks to finish this tournament well and then think about what's in the future.

The victorious skipper of Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill, walks up for a chat. He says that the conservation was to play their natural game. Adds that it's not easy to hit sixes on black soil, but he, Sai, and Buttler knows how to keep the scoreboard ticking. Tells they are very hungry to score runs and do what's best for the team. Mentions that as a team, their fielding hasn't been the best, he was very happy with the efforts in this game. Says that everyone is chipping in nicely, and it is nice to have options. Ends by saying that he was having a bit of a discussion with the umpire, and when so many emotions are involved, you are bound to show some on the field.

It is time for the Presentation ceremony...

Jos Buttler of Gujarat Titans is next up to chat. He calls it a great team performance from the team in all three departments. Appreciates Rashid Khan for that brilliant catch to see the back of Travis Head, and feels that set the tone for them. Adds the guys in the top order have been in a tremendous form and says their openers play traditional cricket, but play some amazing shots. On Sai Sudharsan, he says that Sai has a mature head on his shoulders and the way he understands the game is just brilliant. Says to come out every day and put in hard work is not that easy. On Prasidh Krishna, he says he does the basics right and bowls on great lines. Adds that he uses his bouncer and yorker very well. Further points that fielding has been a big improvement for them. On their next match, he says that the Mumbai Indians are in great form and it is always great to play at the Wankhede.

The captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pat Cummins, says that they were not that great with the ball in the Powerplay and gave away 20-30 runs extra. Add that he is probably as guilty as anyone and they should have held onto a couple of catches, and again takes the blame. Mentions that the GT batters are class, they do not do anything outlandish but if you bowl bad balls, they will put them away. Says that it was a really good wicket and going for 140 in 14 overs, was a decent job by the entire bowling unit. Further adds that Abhishek batted nicely, and Head also gave them a good start, but they left a little too much for the batters. Tells that it is unfortunate that they are in this position, but they still have some hope to cling to. Says that it is amazing to play at this venue, and there were no empty seats. Ends by saying that this is the first season after the mega auction, and the core will remain for the next three years, so they still have a lot to play for here.

Earlier in the game, the ever-consistent opening pairing of the Titans came out firing when sent in to bat, with Sudharsan and Gill making SRH's bowlers look ordinary as they peppered the boundary. After a 87-run opening stand, Jos Buttler came in and formed a solid partnership with Gill and they added 62 runs together, totally dominating the mid over phase. Despite Gill getting out, Buttler kept on striking boundaries at regularity, and with some crucial cameos towards the end, GT managed to put on 224 on the board. Once again, the top three of the Titans scored the bulk of runs, as many as 188 runs were scored by the top three, with fifties from Gill and Buttler each. SRH bowlers were taken to the cleaners and their sloppy fielding didn't help their cause either. Jaydev Unadkat was the most successful bowler, chipping in with a three-for, all coming in the final over of the first innings.  

A critical factor separating the two teams was their contrasting fielding quality. GT displayed exceptional commitment in the field, with players consistently diving and putting their bodies on the line to save runs and create pressure. SRH, by comparison, appeared noticeably sluggish and imprecise in their fielding efforts, leaking valuable runs through misfields and dropped catches.

Despite Abhishek Sharma's valiant efforts to maintain momentum, those stagnant middle overs ultimately came back to haunt SRH. The wheels completely fell off when both Abhishek and the big-hitting Klaasen departed in rapid succession, snuffing out any remaining hope. Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj returned for devastating new spells, grabbing control of the match and dismantling SRH's middle order with two wickets apiece. The collapse was dramatic and decisive as SRH plummeted from a fighting 139/2 to a disastrous 145/6, which put the curtains on their chase.

Once the field restrictions eased, GT's bowlers immediately tightened the screws. SRH managed just 29 runs in the next four overs with a measly output of only two sixes and a four till the 10th over, also losing Ishan Kishan along the way. The batting momentum that had promised so much during the Powerplay suddenly evaporated.

Known for crushing massive targets like their 240-plus chase earlier this season, SRH's openers Head and Abhishek, wasted no time launching their assault on GT's pace attack with some crisp boundary shots. The dangerous partnership had GT sweating until Prasidh Krishna got the breakthrough, thanks to Rashid Khan's spectacular diving catch. Despite losing a crucial wicket, SRH still powered to an impressive 57/1 by the end of the Powerplay. 

A job well done by Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad as they get back to winning ways. Failed to defend 209 in the previous game against RR, they have roared back in style and have outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad in all three facets of the game. This marks SRH's seventh defeat this season and their playoff hopes get another blow. They can still reach a max of 14 points, but they will have to win all games remaining from here. Their journey, of course, gets more and more difficult from here as they remain stuck in the second-to-the-bottom of the table, with only 6 points.

Sai Kishore to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A dot to wrap things up for GT! Sai Kishore tosses it up, full and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy goes for the reverse sweep again but gets it from the inner half of the bat as the ball rolls to point. GUJARAT TITANS WIN BY 38 RUNS!

Sai Kishore to Pat Cummins, Slows it up, full and on leg, turns away, Pat Cummins goes through his sweep early as the ball goes off his midriff towards point. A leg bye is taken.

Sai Kishore to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Floated, short and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy works it off the inner half of the bat to short fine for a run.

Sai Kishore to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Flatter, full and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy goes for the reverse sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Ishant Sharma is on the ground and looks in a bit of pain. He is helped by Shahrukh Khan to get up on his feet. Might have pulled off the hamstring as he is limping and is going off the field now. Sai Kishore will finish off the last rites in this game. Surprisingly, GT didn't use his services with the ball in this game at all.

Ishant Sharma to Pat Cummins, Uppish but safe again! Another full toss, on middle, Pat Cummins tries to slog it away but gets a top edge. The ball flies high in the air but lands in the vacant mid-wicket region as Rashid Khan from the deep cannot reach it. A single is taken. However, Ishant also slipped on his follow-through and looks in a bit of pain here.

Ishant Sharma to Pat Cummins, Put down! A full toss, on middle, Pat Cummins mistimes his lofted shot high in the night sky over the bowler's head. Ishant Sharma is a bit late in reacting to run backwards and fails to reach it. Two runs taken.

Ishant Sharma (3-0-32-1) to bowl the last over.

Rashid Khan to Nitish Kumar Reddy, SIX MORE! Rashid Khan has taken a beating in this game! He drops it short and on middle. Nitish Kumar Reddy rocks back quickly and whacks it into the second tier over the deep mid-wicket fence for half a dozen more.

Rashid Khan to Nitish Kumar Reddy, SIX! Nitish Kumar Reddy goes big too! Flighted, full and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy goes down on one knee and nails the slog-sweep over the deep mid-wicket fence for another biggie.

Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, Drags his length back, on off, Pat Cummins slaps it down the ground wide of long off. Mohammed Siraj runs to his right and makes a fantastic diving stop. Just one. The fielding from GT has been superb in this game.

Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, SIX! Gets hold of that one! Tossed up, full and on middle, Pat Cummins clears his front leg away and deposits it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Rashid Khan to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Short again and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy nudges it through square leg for a run.

Rashid Khan (2-0-29-0) to bowl the penultimate over. Also, Gujarat Titans are penalised for a slow over rate. Meaning, the fielding team is permitted to have only 4 fielders outside the 30-yards.

Rashid Khan to Pat Cummins, Short and on leg, Pat Cummins pulls it to deep square leg on the bounce for a single.

Gerald Coetzee to Pat Cummins, Hard length and on middle, Pat Cummins heaves it to deep square leg for one.

Gerald Coetzee to Pat Cummins, Pitched up and on off, Pat Cummins goes for the slog but gets a top edge well wide of third man and comes back for the second run. Ishant Sharma collects and scores a direct hit at the batter's end but Cummins is well in.

Gerald Coetzee to Nitish Kumar Reddy, On a length and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it to deep square leg for one.

Gerald Coetzee to Nitish Kumar Reddy, FOUR! Good effort in the deep! Short of a length and on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy backs away and carves it towards deep point. Rashid Khan runs forward and goes for the catch with a slide but the ball bounces well in front of him and goes over for a boundary.

Gerald Coetzee to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller one but down the leg side, Nitish Kumar Reddy misses his flick. Wided.

Gerald Coetzee to Pat Cummins, Back of a length and on middle, Pat Cummins looks to pull but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. A leg bye is taken.

Gerald Coetzee to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller and on leg, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Pat Cummins, Nearly! Mohammed Siraj fires in a brilliant yorker, tailing in sharply. Pat Cummins just about gets his bat down in time as the ball goes off the inside edge and races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

SRH skipper, Pat Cummins is in at 8.

Mohammed Siraj to Kamindu Mendis, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A fantastic catch from Jos Buttler behind the stumps! Mohammed Siraj goes short again and on middle and leg. Kamindu Mendis steps across to help it on its way with the pull, but fails to get the connection right. The ball goes off the face of the bat wide of the keeper, where Buttler flings himself to his right and takes a stunning diving catch. Siraj is on a Hat Trick now as Kamindu departs for a golden duck.

Kamindu Mendis is in at number 7 for SRH.

Mohammed Siraj to Aniket Verma, OUT! TAKEN! Mohammed Siraj joins the party now! He bangs this one into the pitch, on middle, gets some extra bounce. Aniket Verma stays back and tries to swat it down the ground but the ball just gets big on him and he mistimes his shot. Shahrukh Khan stationed at long on pouches it safely. Sunrisers Hyderabad lose half their side now!

Mohammed Siraj to Aniket Verma,  A full toss, on middle, angling in, Aniket Verma looks to slog it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads as the ball rolls to the off side. Three dots now!

Mohammed Siraj to Aniket Verma, Back of a length and on middle, Aniket Verma flat-bats it back to the bowler.

Mohammed Siraj to Aniket Verma, Close! Mohammed Siraj nails the yorker, on off, tailing in, Aniket Verma fails to get his bat down in time as the ball misses the off pole by a whisker.

Prasidh Krishna to Aniket Verma, A good yorker, on middle, Aniket Verma jams it out through mid-wicket for one. Prasidh Krishna just keeps impressing this season. Another superb spell from him!

Prasidh Krishna to Aniket Verma, On a length and on leg, Aniket Verma nudges it towards deep square leg for a brace.

Prasidh Krishna to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller and on middle, Nitish Kumar Reddy drills it to long on for a run.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is in next to bat.

Prasidh Krishna to Heinrich Klaasen, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Prasidh Krishna gets the big fish! That just might be the final nail in the coffin for SRH. Back of a length and on middle and leg. Heinrich Klaasen shuffles across to play the scoop but only manages to get a thin inside edge behind, where Jos Buttler makes no mistake. The finger goes up on the appeal from the bowler. SRH four down now as Klaasen departs for 23 (18).

Is that LBW? Shubman Gill is on the field again, and goes upstairs straightaway for a review. A clear gap between the bat and the ball on the leg side. Ball Tracking shows the ball is missing the leg stump. NOT OUT.

Prasidh Krishna to Aniket Verma, NOT OUT! Good length and on middle, angling in, Aniket Verma moves a long way across to flick it but misses and gets hit high on the pads. The ball deflects away as the batters take a leg bye. There is also an appeal for LBW, but turned down. However, Shubman Gill takes the review. Ball Tracking shows that it is going over the wickets. GT lose a review!

Prasidh Krishna to Heinrich Klaasen, Fuller one and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen tucks it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.