Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Playoff Race Heats Up in Match 51

The Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) :_ are set to clash in Match 51 of the TATA IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT, currently fourth on the points table, aim to rebound after a recent defeat to Rajasthan Royals, where 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's century overshadowed their strong total of 209 . SRH, last year's runners-up, find themselves in a must-win situation, having secured only three victories in nine matches this season .​

Key Players and Team News:

• Gujarat Titans: Captain Shubman Gill and opener Sai Sudharsan have been consistent, amassing 541 runs together at an average exceeding 60. However, their strike rate of 8.94 per over is among the lowest in the league . Jos Buttler is on the verge of a milestone, needing just 12 runs to join an exclusive IPL list . Mohammed Siraj has been a standout performer with nine wickets in four matches, including a match-winning 4-17 against SRH in their previous encounter .​

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: The opening duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, instrumental in SRH's success last season, have struggled this year, with their average dropping to 35.11 and a reduced scoring rate . The team has also been affected by injuries, with Brydon Carse ruled out and replaced by Wiaan Mulder .​

Pitch and Conditions:

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is known to favor batters, with five of the eight matches this season witnessing scores exceeding 200. Dew is expected to play a role in the second innings, potentially making bowling challenging .​

Head-to-Head Record:

In their five IPL encounters, GT has dominated with four wins, including a seven-wicket victory over SRH earlier this season .​

Broadcast Details:

• Date & Time: May 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

• Live Telecast: Star Sports

This match is crucial for both teams: GT aims to solidify their playoff position, while SRH fights to keep their season alive.​