GT VS SRH IPL 2025 – GT, SRH in High-Stakes Battle as Playoff Race Heats Up – Margin for Error Shrinks
GT and DC are tied on points, but GT holds an edge with only 9 matches played so far, giving them five more opportunities to secure at least 3 wins and keep their playoff hopes alive. In their previous game against RR, GT struggled to adapt, with Suryavanshi’s explosive innings leaving them no time to recover or implement a backup plan. Today’s match between GT and SRH is crucial — a win for SRH takes them to 8 points and keeps their qualification hopes alive, while GT will be aiming to bounce back and solidify their position in the top 4 race.
GT: A Balanced Force with Explosive Openers and Steady Bowling Core -GT VS SRH IPL 2025
After Mumbai Indians, GT is arguably one of the most balanced teams this IPL season, especially in both batting and bowling departments. Their opening duo, Captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, has been a standout, consistently providing aggressive starts in the powerplay. However, the middle order hasn’t quite lived up to expectations yet, with players like Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford struggling to deliver impactful performances. On the bowling front, GT boasts a strong lineup — Prasidh Krishna leads with 17 wickets, ably supported by Sai Kishore and Mohammed Siraj, who have picked up 12 wickets each. GT’s overall winning record reflects their balance: 3 wins while chasing and 3 while defending, though their victories while batting first have come with more dominant run margins.
SRH Struggle with Inconsistent Bowling and Batting Form GT VS SRH IPL 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s major concern this season has been their underperforming bowling unit. Their struggles are evident in the fact that out of their 6 losses, 5 have come when they batted first — highlighting their inability to defend totals. Despite being a World Cup-winning pacer, Pat Cummins hasn’t found his rhythm yet, managing just 9 wickets in 9 matches. Harshal Patel has been the standout with 13 wickets and remains their highest wicket-taker, but the lack of collective bowling firepower has hurt their campaign. In batting, the inconsistency of key players like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, N. Kumar Reddy, and even Travis Head — who is still searching for his best form — has further contributed to SRH’s struggles. With only 6 points so far, they need to turn things around quickly to stay alive in the playoff race.
GT VS SRH IPL 2025 – Match Outlook: SRH Must Fire on Both Ends to Challenge Balanced GT
If SRH bat first, it is crucial that their top order — especially Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma — provide a solid start during the powerplay. A strong opening partnership will lay the foundation for a competitive total. However, it won’t be enough without meaningful contributions from the middle order, who must take initiative and build on the momentum to set a defendable target. On the other hand, if SRH bat second, their bowlers must strike early. Breaking GT’s dangerous opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan is key — early breakthroughs could expose GT’s middle order, which hasn’t consistently delivered this season. SRH will then need to capitalize on that pressure to restrict GT to a chasable score.
For GT, the opening pair remains their biggest strength in either batting scenario. But the team must tread carefully — a loss here could jeopardize their top-four standing, especially with DC on equal points. The middle order must rise to the occasion, especially if the openers fail early, as GT cannot afford to rely solely on their top two in such a crucial stage of the tournament.
Head to Head – GT 4 SRH 1
Venue – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
GT Probable XII: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Karim Janat/Ishant Sharma.
SRH Probable XII: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami.
Interesting to Watch -Will today be the day SRH finally open their account at Ahmedabad? Or will GT continue their dominance at home?
