The excitement for IPL 2025 is reaching its peak, with the 51st match of the league scheduled for today, May 2nd, between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This crucial encounter will commence at 7:30 PM at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Sports News: The 51st league match of the IPL 2025 season will be played between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on May 2nd at 7:30 PM. This match is extremely important for both teams in their bid to remain in the playoff race. Gujarat Titans, who once topped the points table, are now in fourth place with 6 wins out of 9 matches.
Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad has had a rather disappointing season, winning only 3 out of 9 matches and languishing in 9th place on the points table. The pitch will play a significant role in this contest, as both teams will need outstanding performances to secure a victory.
Both Teams to Battle for Playoff Hopes
Gujarat Titans have secured fourth place in the standings with 6 wins out of 9 matches, while Hyderabad has managed only 3 wins out of 9, placing them ninth. For SRH, winning this match is paramount to keep their playoff hopes alive. Gujarat, on the other hand, aims to solidify their position within the top three with a win.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch: A Batsman's Paradise
Ahmedabad's pitch has been highly beneficial for batsmen this season. The pitch is composed of two types of soil: red and black. The red soil offers good bounce, making stroke play easier, while the black soil provides an advantage to spin bowlers. The average first-innings score at this ground is around 180 runs, but scores exceeding 200 have also been frequently witnessed this season.
Therefore, a high-scoring match is anticipated. The team winning the toss might opt to bat first and aim for a large total, especially if dew is expected.
Hot Weather Expected
Ahmedabad is expected to experience intense heat throughout the day on May 2nd, with temperatures potentially reaching 42 degrees Celsius. However, since the match starts at 7:30 PM, the temperature will decrease somewhat. The good news is that there is no forecast of rain, ensuring fans will get to watch the entire match.
GT vs SRH: Gujarat Holds the Head-to-Head Advantage
In IPL history, five matches have been played between these two teams, with Gujarat Titans winning four and Hyderabad winning only one. Gujarat's record at Narendra Modi Stadium is also quite b—12 wins out of 20 matches. SRH, on the other hand, has played only 4 matches here, winning just 1.
- GT's highest score (at this ground): 233 runs
- SRH's highest score (at this ground): 162 runs
- Key players to watch for GT: Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan
- Key players for SRH: Heinrich Klaasen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Probable Playing XI for GT and SRH
Gujarat Titans- Shubman Gill (Captain), Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prashid Krishna and Karim Janat/Ishant Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad- Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (Wicketkeeper), Ankit Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (Captain), Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Jishan Ansari and Mohammed Shami.
