SRH VS GT: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), last year’s runners-up, are facing an early season crisis in the IPL 2025, as they prepare to host a confident Gujarat Titans (GT) outfit at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, April 6. After a promising start to the campaign, SRH have hit a roadblock with three consecutive losses, and their homecoming couldn’t have come at a more critical time.
Contrasting Form and Confidence
The Sunrisers lit up their opening fixture with a mammoth 286-run total against Rajasthan Royals at the same venue, but that explosive flair has fizzled out in recent games. Batting inconsistencies, sloppy fielding, and a leaky bowling attack have seen them spiral to a losing streak, raising urgent concerns for skipper Pat Cummins and his squad.
In stark contrast, Gujarat Titans—under the leadership of Shubman Gill—have steadily climbed back into form after a narrow 11-run defeat in their opener against PBKS. Their back-to-back wins over MI and RCB have showcased their depth, especially in the top-order batting where Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler have collectively amassed 437 runs in just three matches, second only to Lucknow Super Giants this season.
SRH’s Worrying Numbers
The Sunrisers’ woes are not just limited to the scoreboard. Their top-order trio of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan have combined for only 284 runs in four matches. Remove Head’s solitary century from that tally, and the numbers look far bleaker.
SRH’s bowling has also been the worst among all teams this season, with an economy rate of 10.83 and a bowling average of 41.15. Their death-overs numbers are even more alarming—an economy of 15.04, the highest across the league. Their inability to capitalize on helpful conditions, like in the recent loss to KKR, has only deepened their troubles.
GT’s Momentum and Key Players
While GT’s death-overs economy (12.73) isn’t stellar either, their strong batting line-up has masked those vulnerabilities. In their win over MI, they defended 196 with poise, and followed it up with a clinical eight-wicket win against RCB while chasing 170.
Sai Sudharsan, in particular, has been in sublime form, registering only one single-digit score in his last seven IPL innings, with the rest all being 49 or more. With Jos Buttler anchoring the innings and Shubman Gill leading from the front, GT’s top-order is proving to be one of the most dependable in the tournament.
Match Preview
- When: Sunday, April 6 at 7:30 PM IST
- Where: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- What to Expect: High-scoring encounter likely. The average first-innings score at the venue in IPL 2025 is 213. SRH posted 286 here earlier this season. Teams winning the toss have chosen to bowl in 16 out of 18 matches this season.
SRH VS GT Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 4
- GT Lead 3-1
- Last season: GT beat SRH by 7 wickets at home, while the reverse fixture in Hyderabad was abandoned due to rain.
SRH VS GT Team News & Probable XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Injury Status: No injuries reported
- Tactical Note: Ex-GT pacer Mohammed Shami could be key. He has dismissed Shubman Gill twice in five IPL innings, with Gill averaging just 20.5 against him.
- Probable XII: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Simarjeet Singh/Jaydev Unadkat, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari
Gujarat Titans
- Injury Status: Kagiso Rabada has returned home due to personal reasons and remains unavailable.
- Tactical Note: R Sai Kishore, with 6 wickets at an economy of 7.42, will be vital against power hitters like Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma, who both boast strike rates above 185 against spin since IPL 2023.
- Probable XII: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
Did You Know?
- 9 out of 8 IPL matches in Hyderabad since 2024 have produced 200+ scores, with four featuring 200+ scores in both innings.
- SRH have the worst fielding stats this season with 17 misfields, compared to GT’s 6.
- Sai Sudharsan is currently one of the most consistent top-order batters in the league.
SRH VS GT Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Cricket fans across the globe can catch the live action of SRH VS GT through various platforms:
- India: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
- Pakistan: Tapmad TV
- United States: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket
- Australia: Fox Sports
Viewers traveling abroad can use VPN services like NordVPN or ExpressVPN to access their preferred streaming platforms.
