Ahmedabad, India – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins made the strategic decision to bowl first after winning the toss against Gujarat Titans (GT) in an exciting Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday, May 2, 2025.
SRH entered the match unchanged from their last encounter, where they secured their first win against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai. Meanwhile, the Titans made one alteration to their lineup; Gerald Coetzee replaced Karim Janat. This change comes after GT’s previous match, where they faced a defeat despite a commendable performance from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored a century.
Gujarat Titans’ batting order features notable names including Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, and Rashid Khan, each pivotal in their quest for playoff qualification. GT finds themselves with 12 points from nine matches, necessitating continuous victories to secure a place in the top two.
Shubman Gill expressed confidence, stating, ‘We have a strong team and need to keep our momentum to make sure we qualify. The pitch looks good for batting.’ This reflects GT’s tactical approach after opting for a batting-first strategy in their last match against Mumbai Indians, where they successfully defended a score of 196.
On the other hand, SRH is in a tougher position with only six points from nine games. Each upcoming match is crucial as they fight for survival in the tournament. Their batting order also includes key players like Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), and Pat Cummins himself.
Despite the high stakes, Sunrisers Hyderabad are determined to overcome their previous shortcomings against Gujarat, as they aim to break their losing streak. ‘We are ready to give our best today and hope to secure these critical points,’ Cummins remarked before the game.
The GT lineup for this encounter is: 1. Shubman Gill (capt), 2. B Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Shahrukh Khan, 5. Washington Sundar, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Gerald Coetzee, 9. Mohammed Siraj, 10. R Sai Kishore, 11. Prasidh Krishna.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s eleven includes: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Ishan Kishan, 3. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 4. Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 5. Aniket Verma, 6. Kamindu Mendis, 7. Pat Cummins (capt), 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Jaydev Unadkat, 10. Zeeshan Ansari, 11. Mohammed Shami.
As the toss concluded, excitement filled the air, with both teams ready to give fans an entertaining display of cricket.
Do you have a news tip for NNN? Please email us at editor@nnn.ng
