Gujarat Titans (GT) will be hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the 51st game of IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday (May 2).
GT will be looking to get back to winning ways after suffering a heavy 8-wicket loss against the Rajasthan Royals in their last game. The 2022 IPL winners did well to post a big total of 209/4 in 20 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler.
However, the GT bowlers were at the receiving end of an extraordinary onslaught from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The teenager scored a 35-ball ton to help his side chase down the total inside 16 overs.
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SRH, on the other hand, beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets to register a much-needed win. They bowled out CSK for just 154 runs before chasing down the total inside 19 overs.
GT vs SRH Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match 51 2025?
Match Preview – GT vs SRH, Match 51, IPL 2025
- Date: May 2, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Live Broadcast and live streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema
With 6 wins from 9 games, GT are currently in the fourth spot in the points table. While they are very much in the playoff race, they could land in a tricky situation if they fail to win the upcoming game. The tournament is at a stage where the teams just cannot afford too many slip-ups, and GT will be well aware of that.
While a defeat could take them out of the top four, a win will take them to the top of the points table. GT will be eager to win the match and reclaim the top spot.
SRH, on the other hand, will be desperate to win the game and keep alive their slim chances of making it to the playoffs. The Hyderabad-based outfit is currently at the ninth spot with 3 wins from 9 games. A win against GT will surely put them in contention for the playoffs.
GT vs SRH Match prediction – Head-to-head record:
- Total matches: 5
- Won by GT: 3
- Won by SRH: 1
The rivalry between RR and MI has been very competitive over the years, with no team managing to gain a clear upper hand. Out of the 30 games between the two teams so far, RR have won 14, MI have won 15, and 1 match ended in a no result.
GT vs SRH Match Prediction – Pitch Report:
- Batting-friendly pitch: The Narendra Modi Stadium surface is set to be a belter where batsmen are likely to dominate proceedings.
- Average First Innings Score: 172
- Win percentage batting second: 53.85
GT vs SRH Match prediction – Weather update:
- Rain forecast: Nil
- Temperature: 39-33°C
- Humidity: 15-25%
GT vs SRH Match Prediction – Toss Prediction & Impact
Toss winner likely to choose: Bowl first
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to favour the batters, and the bowlers are likely to struggle. So, both teams will be keen to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a modest total before trying to chase it down.
Key Players to Watch
Gujarat Titans:
- Shubman Gill
- Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler
- Prasidh Krishna
- R Sai Kishore
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Harshal Patel
- Zeeshan Ansari
GT vs SRH Match prediction – Recent form:
- GT – L, W, W
- SRH – W, L, L
The winning momentum is with SRH since they are coming into this game on the back of a win. However, GT have won two of their last three games while SRH have managed a solitary win.
GT vs SRH – Predicted Playing XIs
GT: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami
Expert Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
- If GT bats first, they are expected to post a total in excess of 180-190. Their top order is in stunning form, and they will be hoping that they deliver with the bat once again. They also have a formidable bowling lineup that can defend a big total.
- If SRH bat first and their big names get into the groove, they are likely to post a 200-plus total. Their bowling, however, is a big concern, and their bowlers will have to come up with something special to defend the total.
While GT suffered a loss in their last game, they are the favourites to win the upcoming match against SRH.
Also Read: GT vs SRH Head-to-Head Records- IPL 2025, Match 51
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