Ahmedabad, (UNI) Gujarat Titans rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs in their IPL 2025 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday.
Chasing a daunting target of 225, Sunrisers Hyderabad could only muster 186 for six in their 20 overs, despite useful knocks from Abhishek Sharma (74 off 41) and Ishan Kishan (13 off 17). Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj led the Gujarat attack with two wickets apiece as SRH’s chase faltered after a promising start.
Earlier, Gujarat posted a commanding 224 for six after being asked to bat first. Gill led the charge with a fluent 76 off just 38 deliveries, peppered with 10 boundaries and two sixes. He shared a brisk 87-run stand with Sai Sudharsan (48 off 23), who continued his fine form this season.
Buttler followed up with an aggressive 64 off 37 balls, showcasing his range with scoops, reverse sweeps and drives. He struck four sixes and three fours before holing out in the 19th over off Pat Cummins. Gujarat looked set for a total close to 240, but a late collapse saw them lose five wickets for 18 runs in the last two overs.
Jaydev Unadkat was the pick of the SRH bowlers, returning figures of 3 for 35 in his four overs, including the wickets of Washington Sundar (21), Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan in a decisive penultimate over. Zeeshan Ansari (1/42) and Cummins (1/40) also chipped in.
In response, SRH openers Travis Head (20) and Abhishek Sharma gave the chase early momentum, but Gujarat struck at regular intervals. Prasidh dismissed Head and Heinrich Klaasen (23), while Siraj removed Aniket Verma and Kamindu Mendis to derail the middle order.
Despite a late cameo from captain Pat Cummins (19* off 10), SRH fell well short of the target. Gujarat’s fielding was sharp, with Buttler taking two catches and Rashid Khan effecting a crucial dismissal.
With this win, Gujarat consolidated their position on the points table, while SRH were left to rue missed opportunities and a lacklustre finish to their bowling effort.
Brief Scores: Gujarat Titans 224/6 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 76, Jos Buttler 64, Jaydev Unadkat 3/35)
Sunrisers Hyderabad 186/6 in 20 overs (Abhishek Sharma 74, Prasidh Krishna 2/19, Mohammed Siraj 2/33)
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 38 runs.
