GT vs SRH Highlights: Gujarat Titans Crush Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 Runs to Seize the Top Spot

AHMEDABAD — Gujarat Titans (GT) extended their spectacular winning streak to five consecutive matches in IPL 2026, delivering a comprehensive 82-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Behind resilient half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar, followed by a fierce bowling masterclass from Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder, Gujarat moved comfortably to the #1 spot on the points table with 16 points.

GT Batting: Early Stumble to a Strong Recovery

After being invited to bat first on a somewhat tricky, two-paced surface, the Gujarat Titans suffered immediate setbacks. Skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed early for just 5 runs after chipping a low catch to Heinrich Klaasen off Praful Hinge’s bowling. His opening partner Jos Buttler also found it tough going, departing for 7 following a successful DRS review by Hyderabad.

Reeling at 26/2, young sensation Sai Sudharsan anchored the ship. He navigated the pressure brilliantly, hitting 5 fours and 2 sixes to score a gritty 61 off 44 balls. After Nishant Sindhu’s quick cameo of 22, Sudharsan combined with Washington Sundar for a vital 60-run partnership. Sundar accelerated at the perfect time, playing a superb knock of 50 off 33 balls (7 fours, 1 six) to lift GT to a competitive 168/5. Praful Hinge (2/17) and Sakib Hussain (2/37) were the pick of the bowlers for Hyderabad.

SRH Chase: Rabada’s Fire and Siraj’s Precision Induce Early Collapse

Chasing 169, Sunrisers Hyderabad—who have crossed the 200-run mark eight times this season—experienced a catastrophic batting collapse. Mohammad Siraj set the tone with an exceptional wicket-maiden in his opening over, cleanly cutting open impact substitute Travis Head for a duck.

From the other end, South African speedster Kagiso Rabada tore through the formidable top order with sheer raw pace. Rabada removed dangerous hitters Abhishek Sharma (6) and Heinrich Klaasen (14) upfront, finishing with stellar figures of 3/28.

Middle-Order Choke by Jason Holder

With SRH reduced to a crumbling 60/7, the remaining hope completely evaporated. West Indian all-rounder Jason Holder maintained unrelenting pressure in the middle overs, ripping through the bottom half to wrap up figures of 3 for 20 in his 4 overs. Skipper Pat Cummins struck a brief couple of boundaries for his 19 runs, but Hyderabad was eventually bowled out for a mere 86 runs in just 14.5 overs.

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