At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the host, Gujarat Titans (GT) successfully defended their clan against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by winning a 38 -run win. GT registered its seventh win of the IPL 2025 season and climbed the second place on the table. Meanwhile, SRH's struggle continued, and faced his seventh season defeat.
talking points
GT top-order batsman 'destruction
In the first innings, GT was placed on the bat, and his top-order batsman once again dominated the game from the beginning of the game. GT captain Shubman Gill led the charge with just 38 balls for 76 runs, while other opener Sai Reformson contributed to Quickfire 48 in 23 delivery. Both added 82 runs in the powerplay. Later in the innings, Jose Butler gave speed with a powerful knock of 64 in 37 balls and assisted a total of 224 to GT Post.
Abhishek Sharma's alone fight
In chasing, SRH batsmen fought to form a partnership and failed to stay at the crease for a long time. Left -arm Abhishek Sharma is the only girl in the crease for SRH, who played a brilliant knock of 74 out of 41 balls. However, due to no support from the other end, SRH 224 decreased to their pursuit.
GT quality fielding and bowling
GT held almost every catcher throughout the match and displayed extraordinary fielding in the entire match. Rashid Khan pulled a surprising catch running for his right to dismiss the Travis Head. The GT fielders saved many important runs, and this increased the pressure on the SRH batsmen, causing the required run rate during the mid -over. Prasad Krishna was economical and took two wickets for just 19 runs in his four over spell. Mohammad Sirj also contributed two wickets to his magic.
who said what?
Pat Cummins, SRH (losing captain)
couple of things. Our powerplay with the bat was not very good. I was guilty just like someone else. Maybe let them score 20-30 additional runs. Can be hung on one or two catches. I am guilty there again. Chasing 200 looked a bit more realistic. He is a class batsman. They do nothing. If you bowl bad balls, they remove it. We probably drove out a lot of bad balls. This is a really good wicket. It was good to go for 140 in the last 14 overs. Sharma batted well. Finally Nitish. Little and left too late for the batsmen. We can stick to some hope. Last year large auction. The origin of the group will remain for three years. So, to play a lot. It is a wonderful site to play. They are very good and loud.
Shubman Gill, GT (winning captain)
Certainly it was not planned (on playing only 22 dot balls in 20 overs). The only conversation was trying to play the game that we are playing till now. Black clay pitch is not easy to hit the sixes, but the way I, Sai and Jose play, I think we understand the way to tick the scoreboard. I don't think we have ever held a conversation where one of us has to be there. We are all curious and hungry for all runs and are best for the team. Fielding was such a thing about which we talk about every game, we have been average so far but today we are happy with the way we have done the field. When you are rescuing on these grounds, everyone is chosen, it is always good to have an option. There was a little discussion with me and the umpire, sometimes a lot of emotions include because you give your 110 percent, some feelings are obliged to be.
Prasad Krishna, Match players
The purple cap does not feel different. It was important to win. We have two long breaks. It was important to win at home. My control over length has been good. To get a lot of support from the team where I am now. (Assessment of pre-match work and conditions) will start with controlling Prep what I can do in the nets. What will I do during the game. On the game day, you see every ball of the first innings if you are bowling another. Take what you can do. Then chat with experienced players around, then hit the right areas and move it from there. There is a red ball in my room, playing with it. It did not get it on the ground. First to take this tournament and then see what is coming later.
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