Sunrisers Hyderabad, at their home ground at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, will have the chance to flip their fate, which has been rather dire in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, but their challenge is up against a confident-looking Gujarat Titans on April 6. While SRH will be walking into the high-value clash under considerable pressure after three defeats on the trot, GT will be hoping to ideally extend their form after winning their last two matches.
While SRH had built a reputation for themselves for being a terror to bowling attacks in the IPL for their aggressive batting style, much of the same has become their biggest concern in the ongoing season. Although SRH started off the season in their usual element, putting up 286 against Rajasthan Royals and ultimately beating them by 50 runs, things have gone downhill for the Pat Cummins-led side ever since. The side has lost 3 back-to-back matches against Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, and in all of them, the side has been increasingly left disappointed by their star-studded batting unit. As they go up against a strong bowling unit like that of GT, featuring the likes of an in-form Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore and Rashid Khan — SRH will yet again be tested to their core.
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On the other hand, GT have recovered strongly from their season opener defeat to Punjab Kings, beating both Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their following two matches, which will give them an edge when it comes to confidence over the likes of SRH. With their batting unit featuring the likes of Shubman Gill, an in-form Sai Sudharsan and even Jos Buttler, complimented by their successful bowling combination, they will be looking to turn 3 to 4 wins with as much composure as possible.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: SRH vs GT
Apart from their confidence due to their performance this season, GT also have an edge over SRH when it comes to their head-to-head tally. In their 5 matches so far across the last two seasons, GT have a 3-1 lead with their last match in IPL 2024 getting abandoned due to rain.
Team News: SRH vs GT
GT were dealt a big blow after their experienced South Africa pace star Kagiso Rabada exited IPL 2025 after just two matches and returned home due to personal reasons. However, the Shubman Gill-led side have enough firepower in their arsenal to replace Rabada with, with his South Africa teammate Gerald Coetzee looking the more likely solution.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted XI: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Simarjeet Singh, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami
Impact sub: Zeeshan Ansari
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
Impact sub: Arshad Khan/Sherfane Rutherford
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Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Aniket Verma
- Mohammed Shami
Gujarat Titans:
- Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler
- Mohammed Siraj
- R Sai Kishore
Pitch Conditions: SRH vs GT
The pitch conditions at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad have mostly seen batters make full use of it. The average first innings total on the red soil pitch of Hyderabad is 213. Meanwhile, bowlers can expect some bounce and carry to say the least.
Weather Conditions: SRH vs GT
With moderately warm temperatures in Hyderabad, ranging from 34 to 29 degrees Celsius, it is the dew factor which will be expected to play the key role for the Sunday clash between SRH and GT. With the humidity ranging from 28–42%, the dew factor is expected to play some, even if limited, role in the match.
