The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. With the match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM, both teams will be looking to turn their fortunes around. Hyderabad, led by captain Pat Cummins, has suffered three consecutive defeats after winning their opening match. On the other hand, Gujarat, led by Shubman Gill, bounced back from their first-match loss to win two consecutive games.
Gujarat currently sits third in the points table, while Hyderabad languishes at the bottom, occupying the 10th spot. One player to watch out for is Gujarat’s Sai Sudarshan, who has been in scintillating form, scoring 186 runs in just three matches to become the second-highest run-scorer in the IPL 2025. Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan, however, has been inconsistent, scoring a century in the first match but failing to impress in the subsequent three matches.
Head-to-Head Statistics
A look at the statistics reveals that teams batting second have a distinct advantage at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Out of 79 matches played, teams batting first have won 35 times, while teams batting second have emerged victorious 44 times. Moreover, teams that have lost the toss have won 50 times, compared to 29 wins for teams that have won the toss.
- Total matches: 79
- Wins by teams batting first: 35
- Wins by teams batting second: 44
- Wins by teams that won the toss: 29
- Wins by teams that lost the toss: 50
- Highest score in Hyderabad: 286 (SRH vs RR)
- Highest individual score: 126 (David Warner vs KKR)
Given the pitch conditions at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, which favor batsmen, today’s match is expected to be a high-scoring affair. Fast bowlers may get some initial assistance, but as the match progresses, the going will get tougher for them. Winning the toss and choosing to bowl first might be the way to go. If the team batting first can set a target of 230 or more, they will be in a good position to win. However, if the target is below 200, the chasing team should be able to overhaul it with ease.