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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans Match Overview
The 19th match of IPL 2025 features Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) squaring off against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. GT, currently fourth in the standings with two wins and one loss, enters this game fresh off a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. SRH, however, languish at the bottom of the table with one win and three losses, desperate to reverse their fortunes at home.
SRH vs GT IPL Match Key Details:
- Date & Time: April 6, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Head-to-Head: GT leads 3-1 in four completed encounters, with one no-result.
Hyderabad and Gujarat Team Form and Recent Performances
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH’s campaign has been marred by inconsistent batting and leaky bowling. After a promising opening win, they collapsed to 120 all-out against Kolkata Knight Riders while chasing 201, highlighting their over-reliance on overseas stars like Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen. The middle order, featuring Aniket Verma and Nitish Kumar Reddy, has failed to stabilize innings, while skipper Pat Cummins (economy 12.30) and Mohammed Shami have struggled to contain runs.
Key Strengths:
- Powerplay Firepower: Travis Head (176.06 strike rate) and Abhishek Sharma provide explosive starts.
- Spin Options: Washington Sundar and Zeeshan Ansari could exploit Hyderabad’s slowing pitch.
Latest Squad:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Reddy, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar.
Injury Updates:
- Umran Malik: Fitness under scrutiny; T Natarajan may replace him.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
GT’s aggressive approach under Shubman Gill has yielded two consecutive wins. Sai Sudharsan (186 runs in 3 matches) anchors the top order, while Jos Buttler and David Miller add firepower. Their bowling, led by Rashid Khan (economy 7.41) and Mohammed Siraj (5 wickets), has been clinical, though Umesh Yadav’s inconsistency remains a concern.
Key Strengths:
- Batting Depth: Sudharsan, Gill, and Sherfane Rutherford (impact player) form a versatile lineup.
- Death Bowling: Mohit Sharma’s precision and Rashid’s spin create pressure.
Latest Squad:
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Sherfane Rutherford, Arshad Khan, Glenn Phillips.
Injury/Absences:
- Kagiso Rabada: He misses due to personal reasons; Glenn Phillips may debut.
SRH vs GT Today Match Pitch Report
Hyderabad’s pitch is a batter’s paradise, offering consistent bounce and high-scoring opportunities. The average first-innings score in IPL 2025 is 205–216, with spinners like Sai Kishore (GT) and Zeeshan Ansari (SRH) gaining traction in the middle overs. Dew in the second innings favors chasing teams, making the toss pivotal.
Toss Impact:
- If SRH Bowls First, GT could post 220–240, leveraging dew for acceleration.
- If GT Bowls First: SRH might target 240–260, though their fragile middle order remains a risk.
Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans Key Player Battles
- Shubman Gill vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Gill’s elegance against Bhuvi’s swing in the powerplay.
- Rashid Khan vs Heinrich Klaasen: Rashid’s googlies vs Klaasen’s sweep shots.
- Mohammed Siraj vs Travis Head: Siraj’s pace and seam movement against Head’s aggressive starts 15.
SRH vs GT Today Match Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction & Strategy
Suggested Combination: 2 WKs, 3 Batters, 2 All-Rounders, 4 Bowlers
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans Top Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Team:
- Batters: Sai Sudharsan (GT), Travis Head (SRH), Shubman Gill (GT)
- Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen (SRH), Jos Buttler (GT)
- All-rounders: Nitish Reddy (SRH), Rahul Tewatia (GT)
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan (GT), Mohammed Siraj (GT), Pat Cummins (SRH), Zeeshan Ansari (SRH)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans Dream11 Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction:
- Safe Options: Shubman Gill (C), Rashid Khan (VC)
- Differential Picks: Sai Sudharsan (VC), Travis Head (C)
SRH vs GT Predicted Dream11 Team for Today IPL Match:
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Jos Buttler (WK)
- Travis Head
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Nitish Reddy
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan (VC)
- Mohammed Siraj
- Pat Cummins
- Zeeshan Ansari
Gujarat vs Sunriser Hyderabad Match Dream11 Strategic Insights for Fantasy Success
- Toss Dependency: Prioritize GT’s bowlers (Rashid, Siraj) if they field first, as dew aids chasing.
- Powerplay Focus: Invest in openers like Head and Gill for explosive starts.
- Differential Gems: Zeeshan Ansari (SRH) or Arshad Khan (GT) offer value with low ownership.
- Spin Emphasis: Target Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore, especially in the second innings.
SRH vs GT Today Match Predicted Playing XIs
SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari
Impact Player: Simarjeet Singh 13.
GT: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
Impact Player: Arshad Khan 13.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans Match Prediction & Bhavishayavani
GT’s balanced attack and in-form top order (Sudharsan, Buttler) give them an edge over SRH’s struggling lineup. SRH’s over-reliance on Klaasen and Cummins, coupled with poor death bowling (economy 16.89), may prove costly 35.