Gujarat Titans are on a roll, having just defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets. The match, played at Uppal Stadium, saw Hyderabad score 152 runs on their home turf. In response, Gujarat wrapped up the game with 20 balls to spare, marking their third consecutive win in IPL 2025. Hyderabad, on the other hand, suffered their fourth straight loss. Captain Shubman Gill and Mohammad Siraj were the heroes of Gujarat’s victory.
The Titans were tasked with chasing 153 runs, a tough ask on a slow pitch. Hyderabad’s bowlers started strong, taking out in-form batsman Sai Sudarshan for 5 runs and Jos Buttler for a duck. At 16/2, things looked bleak for Gujarat.
A Game-Changing Partnership
That’s when Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar stepped up to the plate. The duo forged a 90-run partnership that turned the game on its head. Sundar’s dismissal was controversial, but Mohammad Shami caught him out for 49, handing the momentum back to Hyderabad. Undeterred, Gill stood firm, scoring an unbeaten 61 to guide his team to victory. Sherfane Rutherford joined Gill after Sundar’s departure, blasting 35 runs off 16 balls to seal the deal for Gujarat.
Siraj Sets the Tone
The foundation for Gujarat’s win was laid by Mohammad Siraj. The SRH batsmen struggled against him, and he finished with 4 wickets for just 17 runs in 4 overs. His scalps included Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aniket Verma, and Simarjeet Singh. Prasidh Krishna and Sai Kishore chipped in with 2 wickets each, helping restrict Hyderabad to 152.
Gill’s leadership and Siraj’s sensational bowling made all the difference in this match. As Gujarat continues their winning streak, Hyderabad will need to regroup and bounce back from this loss. The IPL 2025 is heating up, and every game counts. Can Gujarat keep their momentum going, or will other teams start to catch up? Only time will tell.
