IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Dominate Sunrisers Hyderabad with 7-Wicket Victory, SRH Slip to Fourth Straight Loss

Hyderabad, April 6 Gujarat Titans continued their impressive run in IPL 2025 by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 7 wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. This marked GT’s third consecutive win, while SRH slumped to their fourth straight defeat, further jeopardizing their campaign this season.

Gill, Sundar Steady Gujarat After Early Jitters

Chasing a modest target of 153, Gujarat Titans suffered an early blow, losing both openers — Sai Sudharsan (5) and Jos Buttler (0) — within the first three overs. However, captain Shubman Gill (61 off 43)* and Washington Sundar (49 off 29) stitched a crucial 90-run partnership for the third wicket.

Gill, anchoring the chase, cracked nine boundaries en route to a stylish half-century, while Sundar played a career-best IPL knock, smashing five fours and two sixes. After Sundar’s dismissal, Sherfane Rutherford joined the party, scoring a blistering 35 off just 16 deliveries*, including multiple big hits, and took Gujarat to the target in just 16.4 overs.

Hyderabad’s Batting Falters Again

Earlier, SRH were put in to bat after losing the toss and managed only 152/8 in 20 overs. The team failed to build any significant partnerships. Nitish Reddy (31), Heinrich Klaasen (27), and captain Pat Cummins (22)* were the only contributors of note.

Gujarat’s bowling unit, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj, kept the pressure on throughout. Siraj was the standout performer with figures of 4/17, while Prasidh Krishna and Sai Kishore picked up two wickets each to restrict Hyderabad.

SRH Under Pressure as Playoff Hopes Fade

With this defeat, SRH have now lost four matches in a row, raising serious concerns about their playoff prospects. Their top-order has repeatedly failed to deliver, and despite a decent bowling attack led by Mohammed Shami (2 wickets) and Pat Cummins (1 wicket), the team has struggled to defend totals or chase targets.

SRH will need to reassess their strategy and bounce back quickly as the league stage progresses.Match Summary:

• SRH: 152/8 (Nitish Reddy 31, Siraj 4/17)

• GT: 156/3 in 16.4 overs (Gill 61*, Sundar 49)

• Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets