Gujarat Titans (GT) efficiently defended a formidable whole of 224/6 towards Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, clinching a vital victory in Match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The house aspect’s commanding batting show, spearheaded by scintillating knocks from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, arrange the win, although the match was not with out its speaking factors, most notably the controversial run-out dismissal of the GT skipper.
A complete win for Gujarat Titans towards Sunrisers Hyderabad
Having gained the toss, SRH captain Pat Cummins opted to bowl first, a call that originally appeared questionable as GT openers got here out all weapons blazing. Sai Sudharsan continued his spectacular kind, offering a fast begin with a quickfire 48 off simply 23 balls, laced with 9 boundaries. Nevertheless, the true acceleration got here from captain Shubman Gill, who appeared in elegant contact. Gill performed an impressive innings, scoring a dominant 76 off solely 38 deliveries, together with ten fours and two sixes, anchoring the center overs and placing SRH bowlers underneath immense strain.
Gill’s innings, nonetheless, led to controversy within the thirteenth over when he was adjudged run out by the third umpire in a good name that sparked vital debate and visual frustration from the GT captain. Regardless of this setback, Jos Buttler ensured the momentum didn’t wane, contributing an important 64 runs from 37 balls, that includes three fours and 4 towering sixes. Late cameos from Washington Sundar (21 off 16), Shahrukh Khan (6 off 2), and Rahul Tewatia (6 off 3) propelled GT to a frightening whole of 224/6 of their 20 overs.
For SRH, Jaydev Unadkat was the decide of the bowlers, claiming three wickets for 35 runs in his 4 overs. Captain Pat Cummins managed one wicket for 40 runs, whereas Zeeshan Ansari additionally chipped in with a wicket, conceding 42 runs. Mohammad Shami and Harshal Patel had costly outings with out choosing up a wicket.
Chasing a large goal of 225, SRH wanted a blistering begin, however they misplaced Travis Head early for 20. Abhishek Sharma, nonetheless, stored their hopes alive with a power-packed innings of 74 off 41 balls, together with 4 fours and 6 maximums. Regardless of his efforts, wickets fell at common intervals round him. Ishan Kishan struggled to get going, scoring 13 off 17, whereas Heinrich Klaasen contributed a short 23 off 18. Aniket Verma and Kamindu Mendis did not make vital contributions. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Cummins tried to offer some late fireworks with fast scores of 21 and 19 respectively, however the required run price proved too excessive.
GT bowlers put in a disciplined efficiency to defend their whole. Mohammed Siraj was efficient, choosing up two essential wickets for 33 runs in his 4 overs. Prasidh Krishna was significantly spectacular, additionally claiming two wickets whereas being economical, giving freely solely 19 runs from his 4 overs. Ishant Sharma took one wicket for 35 runs, and Gerald Coetzee secured a wicket for 36 runs. Regardless of Rashid Khan having an off day with the ball, the collective effort ensured SRH fell quick, ending their innings at 186/6.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
SRH out of the play off race as properly.Good.#GTvSRH pic.twitter.com/SUYPkooYKI
— Sukumaran BP (@BpSukumaran) Could 2, 2025
Most 50+ scores within the IPL at 25 age:
Shubman Gill – 29*.Rohit Sharma – 19.Kishan, Iyer, Kohli, Jaiswal – 16.
GILL IN HIS OWN LEAGUE…!!! 🙇♂️ 🔥#SRHvGT #GTvSRH #GTvsSRH #SRHvsGT pic.twitter.com/juDXlnEJN9
— Yashwant Kumar Saroha (@Yashwant_Saroha) Could 2, 2025
Nicely performed Jos Buttler❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/KpJfY9UTuc
— san (@SparklingSan_) Could 2, 2025
This Gujarat Titans prime 3 is so so good man !! Doesn’t appear to be stopping in any respect 💥💥
Sai Sudarshan: 48 (23)Shubman Gill: 76 (38)Jos Buttler: 64 (37)#GTvsSRH #GTvSRH
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— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) Could 2, 2025
What a high-quality knock by Captain Shubman Gill 🙌#Cricket #GTvsSRH #shubmangill #IPL2025 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/5rLbSR8XaU
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) Could 2, 2025
⚡⚡Opposition batter and his finest good friend calming GT captain Shubman Gill ⚡⚡ Warmth up with Umpires 🫣🫣🫣
.🔥🔥🔥#SRHvGT #GTvSRH #GTvsSRH #SRHvsGT pic.twitter.com/jjcXQDCxmg
— Yashwant Kumar Saroha (@Yashwant_Saroha) Could 2, 2025
Shubman Gill and his captaincy period 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IROLQD96I0
— 💙 (@xyvayu) Could 2, 2025
Bro missed his hatrick 💔#GTvsSRH #GTvSRH #SRHvsGT #SRHvGT pic.twitter.com/3uyQkWo2OM
— Satyajit (@duary_satyajit) Could 2, 2025
Orange Cap 🧡 Sai Sudharsan Purple Cap 💜Prasidh Krishna#GTvsSRH #GTvSRH #SRHvGT #SRHvsGT pic.twitter.com/7zSRzCQx8B
— Digital मारवाड़ी (@digital_marwadi) Could 2, 2025
It is Shubman Gill vs the umpire as we speak…. Argument after argument 🤣🤣
Shubman Gill is within the fireplace temper! 🥶🥵🔥🔥#ShubmanGill #GTvSRH #GTvsSRH #SRHvGT #SRHvsGT #IPL2025 #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/tvp5KPQW4C
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) Could 2, 2025
Shubman Gill #Subsequent Virat Kohli 🤩Prince🤴 King👑 #GTvsSRH pic.twitter.com/VQgzxu0qHd
— Ajay Kudecha (@ajay_kudecha) Could 2, 2025
#GTvSRH Worst Efficiency By @SunRisersThis 12 months No intent to win MatchesBowling Bating Fielding 🤡🤡🤡Simply Having fun with Holidays Golf equipment Pubs enjoying with Followers Feelings 🤮🤮🤮🤮
After win At Chepauk Went to Maldives As In the event that they gained Trophy#PlayWithFire | #GTvSRH | #TATAIPL2025
— Rohith Naik (@Rohith_Naik97) Could 2, 2025
Prasidh Krishna in IPL 2025
10 – Mat19 – Wkts (Purple Cap Holder)15.36 – Avg7.48 – Econ12.3 – SR4/41 – BBI .🔥🔥🔥#SRHvGT #GTvSRH #GTvsSRH #SRHvsGT pic.twitter.com/dtb04D1HaW
— Yashwant Kumar Saroha (@Yashwant_Saroha) Could 2, 2025
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