IPL 2025, SRH vs GT: Siraj and Gill Star as Titans Crush Sunrisers
Published: April 2, 2025 | 10:15 PM
Dominant Titans Display All-Round Brilliance
The Gujarat Titans delivered a clinical performance to dismantle Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets at the Uppal Stadium. Mohammed Siraj, opening the bowling for GT, struck early with key dismissals in the powerplay, while Shubman Gill anchored the chase with elegance and precision.
Siraj Shines with the New Ball
Siraj’s fiery opening spell saw him dismiss SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal within the first 3 overs. His pace and accuracy left the Sunrisers rattled, and his final figures of 3/18 in 4 overs earned him the Player of the Match award.
Gill’s Composed Chase Steals the Show
Chasing a modest target of 141, Shubman Gill played a captain’s knock, scoring an unbeaten 71 off 48 balls. He stitched a steady partnership with David Miller, ensuring there were no hiccups during the chase. Gill’s timing and placement stood out as he punished loose deliveries and rotated the strike effortlessly.
SRH Batting Falters
Despite a promising start from Rahul Tripathi (32 off 27), SRH lost momentum in the middle overs. GT’s disciplined bowling, backed by tight fielding, ensured no easy runs. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad tightened the screws, conceding just 35 runs between them in 8 overs.
Team Spirit and Strategy
GT’s captaincy and field placements were on point, with Siraj operating in short, controlled spells and the spinners choking SRH in the middle phase. The team’s depth in bowling and confidence in their chase approach made the difference.
Looking Ahead
With this victory, Gujarat Titans solidify their place in the top 4 of the IPL 2025 table. Meanwhile, SRH will need to reassess their batting approach and middle-order strategies moving forward. Their next clash against Mumbai Indians will be crucial in determining playoff contention.