In a high-stakes showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Titans delivered a commanding performance to secure a 38-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 51 of IPL 2025. The win not only bolsters GT’s playoff ambitions but also leaves SRH teetering on the brink of elimination.
For Gujarat, it was all about execution—disciplined, sharp, and focused. From the outset, they looked a team in sync with their mission. Their batsmen built steadily, and their bowlers choked any breathing room for Hyderabad, leaving the visitors struggling to keep up with the pace of the game.
Sunrisers, touted as one of the pre-season favourites, now find themselves with little margin for error. The defeat further dims their fading playoff hopes, pushing them into a near-do-or-die scenario. Despite a spirited win against Chennai Super Kings earlier in the season that offered a flicker of hope, inconsistency has been SRH’s Achilles’ heel. On Friday evening, it showed again.
Gujarat’s bounce-back after a setback against Rajasthan Royals was clinical. What could have turned into a dent in momentum ended up being nothing more than a speed bump. Their bowling unit, despite recent questions, turned up with clarity of purpose and delivered at the crucial hour.
SRH, on the other hand, were a shadow of the squad they promised to be. The tools are there—the experience, the talent, the firepower—but it just hasn’t clicked in unison. With the playoff door nearly shut, it’ll take more than hope to rewrite the script in their favour.
As the league inches closer to its business end, Gujarat Titans now eye a top-two finish—an avenue that offers a smoother route to the IPL final. Their form suggests it’s not a distant dream. For Hyderabad, the road ahead is narrow and fraught with uncertainty.
In a tournament known for its twists and turnarounds, the Titans have surged forward with renewed purpose. The Sunrisers? They’ll need more than just a spark to reignite their campaign.
