TATA IPL Live Cricket Score 2025 GT vs SRH 51th Match Reports

In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 2, 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) delivered a commanding performance to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 38 runs in the 51st match of the TATA IPL 2025. The match showcased GT’s batting prowess, disciplined bowling, and exceptional fielding, propelling them to the second spot in the points table and closer to a playoff berth.

Toss and Team Composition
SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to restrict GT on a black-soil pitch known for high-scoring games, with an average first-innings total of 215 in IPL 2025. GT made one change, bringing in Gerald Coetzee for Karim Janat, while SRH retained their winning combination from their previous victory against Chennai Super Kings.

Gujarat Titans’ Batting Dominance
GT’s top order, led by captain Shubman Gill (76 off 38 balls) and Jos Buttler (64 off 37), set the tone with a blistering start. The duo capitalized on SRH’s wayward bowling during the powerplay, amassing 82 runs in the first six overs. Sai Sudharsan’s explosive 48 off 23 balls further bolstered GT’s total, helping them post a formidable 224/6. Despite a run-out dismissing Gill and late wickets by Jaydev Unadkat (3 in the final over), GT’s batting unit looked unstoppable. Sudharsan’s knock reclaimed the Orange Cap, with 456 runs in the season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Chase Falters
Chasing 225, SRH started strongly with openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. However, Prasidh Krishna’s breakthrough, dismissing Head via a stunning catch by Rashid Khan, shifted momentum. Abhishek’s valiant 74 off 41 balls kept SRH in the hunt, but GT’s bowlers, led by Krishna (2/19 in 4 overs), maintained relentless pressure. Ishan Kishan’s struggles (13 off 17) and quick dismissals of Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, and Kamindu Mendis derailed SRH’s chase. Despite late resistance from Nitish Kumar Reddy (21*) and Cummins (19*), SRH finished at 186/6.

Key Performances and Turning Points
Prasidh Krishna earned the Player of the Match award for his economical spell and crucial wickets, claiming the Purple Cap with 17 wickets in the season. GT’s fielding, highlighted by Rashid Khan’s diving catch and Rahul Tewatia’s effort at long-on, was pivotal in curbing SRH’s momentum. SRH’s inability to capitalize on their powerplay and sloppy fielding, as noted by Cummins, cost them dearly.

Implications for Both Teams
GT’s seventh win in ten matches strengthened their playoff contention, with Gill praising the team’s balanced approach and fielding improvements. For SRH, languishing in ninth with only three wins, this defeat nearly extinguished their playoff hopes, requiring them to win all remaining games. The match underscored GT’s dominance at home and SRH’s ongoing struggles with consistency.

This clinical victory reaffirmed Gujarat Titans’ status as title contenders, while Sunrisers Hyderabad face an uphill battle to salvage their IPL 2025 campaign.