Date & Time: 06 April 2025, 19:30
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, India

Overview

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be under pressure as they face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 19th match of IPL 2025. SRH comes into the game having lost their last three matches, including a heavy defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. They’ll look to bounce back with a strong batting performance at home. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans, who are coming off two consecutive wins, will aim to maintain their momentum despite having a relatively weaker bowling attack on this flat pitch.

SRH's Performance

SRH has faced some challenges lately with their batting lineup failing to deliver consistently. Key players like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma need to get back to form. Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Kamindu Mendis must contribute in the middle overs, while Heinrich Klaasen could provide much-needed stability in the lower order. With the ball, Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami must strike early to give the team an advantage.

Predicted XI for SRH:
Pat Cummins (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zee-shan Ansari, Travis Head (Impact Player)

GT's Performance

The Gujarat Titans are in better form, with their batting lineup firing on all cylinders. Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler have been in excellent touch, with Buttler’s recent match-winning knock boosting the team's confidence. However, their bowling attack lacks the necessary depth, especially after Kagiso Rabada's departure. They’ll need Mohammad Siraj and Arshad Khan to deliver early breakthroughs, while spinners like Rashid Khan and Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore will be crucial in controlling the middle overs.

Predicted XI for GT:
Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Sherfane Rutherford (Impact Player)

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium offers a flat, high-scoring pitch, favoring the batsmen. While pacers will find it difficult to extract much swing or bounce, spinners can expect some turn as the game progresses. The weather in Hyderabad will be clear with minimal chances of rain, and the temperature will hover around 30°C during the match.

Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss will likely choose to bat first, as chasing large totals can be tricky with the pitch assisting spinners in the second half.

Prediction

SRH’s strong batting and home advantage give them the upper hand in this encounter. Although GT's batting looks solid, their bowling attack may struggle on this flat surface. We expect a close contest, but Sunrisers Hyderabad are the favorites to win.

SRH to win