GT vs SRH IPL 2025: Clash Unfolded: Full Match Breakdown, Turning Points & GT Victory Match 51

GT vs SRH IPL 2025 – Gujarat Titans First Innings

⚡ Power-Packed Start from Gill & Sudharsan

Gujarat Titans began their innings with fire, thanks to a stunning show by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. The pair raced to 50 in just four overs. Gill, in particular, was fluent, playing his trademark shots with elegance and precision. Sudharsan supported beautifully, punishing Harshal Patel in the 5th over with three consecutive boundaries.

• Gill’s timing was pristine, pulling and driving with authority.
• Sudharsan’s cameo (48 off 23) helped GT race to 84/1 in the powerplay.

🎯 Strategic Strikes by SRH – Middle Overs Fightback

Zeeshan Ansari changed the tempo in the middle overs, dismissing Sai Sudharsan (48 off 23) just before his fifty. That wicket shifted some momentum toward SRH. Despite that, Gill continued unfazed and brought up his third fifty in a row off just 31 balls.

• Gill kept the score ticking with classical strokes.
• Buttler and Gill’s partnership threatened to take GT to 220+.

But SRH’s persistence paid off when Gill (76 off 38) was run out in a tight call by Klaasen, ending a potentially match-defining knock.

🔥 Buttler Unleashed: Death Overs Destruction

Jos Buttler took charge after Gill’s dismissal, accelerating with intent. He reverse-lapped for four, flat-batted short balls, and hit a monstrous 89m six straight down the ground.

• Brought up his fifty in 31 balls, ending with 64 off 37.
• His powerful hits in the 16th and 18th overs kept GT in top gear.

However, Cummins and Unadkat bowled intelligently at the death.

😱 Unadkat’s Double Blow – GT Collapse in 20th Over

The final over by Jaydev Unadkat was game-changing:

• Washington Sundar (21 off 16) was caught trying to slog a low full toss.
• Rahul Tewatia, who started with a six, perished next ball trying to go big.
• Rashid Khan was dismissed first ball with a top edge – third wicket in the over for Unadkat!

🚨 Key Partnerships

• Gill–Sudharsan: 84 (6.5 overs)
• Gill–Buttler: 58 (7 overs)

📈 GT Scorecard Summary

Batter	Runs (Balls)	4s	6s
Shubman Gill	76 (38)	10	2
Sai Sudharsan	48 (23)	9	0
Jos Buttler	64 (37)	3	4
Washington Sundar	21 (16)	0	1
Rahul Tewatia	6 (3)	0	1
Rashid Khan	0 (1)	0	0

🧢 Impact Performers (GT First Innings)

• Shubman Gill: Anchored the innings with an aggressive yet composed 76.
• Buttler: His late charge was crucial to push GT toward a competitive total.
• Jaydev Unadkat: Bowled a game-changing 20th over with 3 wickets, restricting GT at the death.

GT vs SRH IPL 2025 – Sunrisers Hyderabad Second Innings

🌩️ Lightning Start but Fading Finish: SRH’s Second Innings Story Unfolded

Chasing a mammoth target set by Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad stormed off the blocks with a flurry of boundaries. However, their promising start derailed under pressure, with GT bowlers striking at crucial moments to seal a comprehensive victory.

🔥 Powerplay Fireworks: Abhishek and Head Launch the Counter

• Overs 0–6
  SRH came out with intent, led by Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, who took the attack to GT’s pacers early.
• Key Highlights:
  • 0.2: Abhishek lofted Siraj for a commanding six over long-off.
  • 0.4: Head creamed a cover drive for four, showcasing GT’s loose lines.
  • 2.0: Abhishek punished Ishant with a flat six over long-off.
  • 3.2 & 3.5: Both batters toyed with Ishant’s length, each clearing the boundary.
  • SRH after 6 overs: 66/0 – Strong base laid, chase well on track.

Rashid’s Magic & Prasidh’s Double Strike: Momentum Breakers

Just when SRH seemed in control, Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna turned the tide with clutch dismissals.

• Key Moments:
  • 4.3: Travis Head mistimed a pull, caught brilliantly by Rashid in the deep off Prasidh – a huge blow.
  • 6.1: Kishan’s casual single nearly cost his wicket – GT’s fielding pressure intensified.
  • 9.3: Coetzee removed Kishan (13 off 17) with a tame top-edge to third man.
• Mid-Innings Score: 88/3 after 10 overs – The pressure began to mount.

🏏 Abhishek’s Half-Century: A Lone Warrior’s Stand

Abhishek Sharma was the lone bright light in the middle phase, notching up a flamboyant fifty.

• 11.3: He brought up his half-century with a cheeky lap over fine leg.
• 12.2 & 12.3: He danced down the track to Rashid – first driving straight for four, then slog-sweeping for six.
• 14.5: A sliced four over third man followed by a dismissal on 15.0 — Abhishek’s 74 (41) ended just as he threatened to take it deep.

💥 Klaasen Sparks Briefly Before Collapse Ensues

Heinrich Klaasen tried to rally the innings after Abhishek’s departure, playing a couple of eye-catching shots.

• 10.5: Lifted Rashid over long-on for six.
• 14.3: Sliced Prasidh for four behind point.
• 15.3: Klaasen (23 off 18) perished attempting a scoop, caught behind off Prasidh – the final nail?

⚡ Siraj Strikes Twice in Two: Mendis and Verma Depart

GT’s bowling juggernaut rolled on as Siraj came back with fire:

• 16.4: Aniket Verma miscued a pull straight to long-on.
• 16.5: Kamindu Mendis gloved a bouncer, Buttler took a screamer behind the stumps.
• Siraj was on a hat-trick and ended with figures of 3 wickets in death overs.

💣 Late Hits but Too Little Too Late: Reddy and Cummins Swing Hard

Despite being down and out, Nitish Reddy and skipper Pat Cummins provided late fireworks.

• 17.3: Reddy cracked a flat four past cover.
• 18.3: Cummins smoked an 86m six over mid-wicket off Rashid.
• 18.5 & 19.0: Reddy nailed back-to-back sixes – one a slog sweep, another a pulled monster over mid-wicket.

Yet the required rate was well out of reach.

📉 Score Progression – From Cruise to Crisis

• Overs 1–6: 66/0 – Powerplay brilliance.
• Overs 7–10: 22/2 – Wickets slow down run rate.
• Overs 11–15: 49/2 – Abhishek shines, others falter.
• Overs 16–20: 55/4 – Reddy and Cummins swing but too late.

SRH Final Score: 192/7 in 20 overs
GT Won by 26 Runs

🧠 Impact Substitutes Analysis

• GT: Brought in Prasidh Krishna to bowl in the middle and death overs. His double blows turned the game.
• SRH: Kamindu Mendis came in late but failed to contribute. Their impact choices lacked, well, impact.

👑 Player of the Match: Prasidh Krishna

• Figures: 3/29 (4 overs)
• Why: Broke crucial partnerships, dismissed Head and Klaasen, and bowled with pace and precision when the pressure was highest.

🔍 Tactical Takeaways

• GT’s Bowling Plan: Hit the hard lengths, vary pace, target SRH’s middle order. Worked perfectly.
• SRH’s Chase Strategy: Exploit powerplay, maintain pace through middle. Fell apart after top-order dismissals.
• Fielding Edge: GT’s catching and ground fielding saved boundaries and created wicket opportunities.

📊 Final Numbers Speak

• Highest Score: Abhishek Sharma – 74 (41)
• Best Bowler: Prasidh Krishna – 3/29
• Biggest Six: Cummins – 86 meters

🧠 Hidden Angles & Insights

• SRH’s real collapse began after Head’s dismissal—he was their aggressor against pace.
• Abhishek’s brilliance was undone by lack of support from the middle order.
• GT’s fielders saved ~15 runs through diving stops and boundary saves—unsung heroes.

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