Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2025 Recap

Indian Premier LeagueResult

Sunrisers Hyderabad

186/6

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad · Friday, 2 May 2025

Gujarat Titans won by 38 runsPlayer of the match: M Prasidh Krishna

Match preview

Gujarat Titans overpower Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs in Ahmedabad

Match overview

Gujarat Titans beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 2 May 2025. Batting first after SRH won the toss and chose to field, GT posted 224/6, driven by an exceptional powerplay of 82/0 in the first six overs. Sunrisers mounted a reasonable middle-overs reply but their chase was always chasing the game rather than setting the pace. They finished on 186/6. M Prasidh Krishna was named Player of the Match for his bowling contribution in defence.

The result extends Gujarat Titans' remarkable record against Sunrisers Hyderabad. GT have now won five of their six IPL meetings, including back-to-back victories at this venue. SRH came into the match with mixed recent form, having lost three of their last five fixtures in 2025, and the pressure of chasing 225 on a ground where average second-innings scores sit at 196 proved too much.

Venue and conditions

Narendra Modi Stadium has hosted 95 IPL matches, making it one of the most data-rich venues in the competition. The average first-innings score is 206 runs, and Gujarat Titans' 224/6 surpassed that comfortably. The powerplay average at the ground is 43 runs; GT's 82 in that phase was almost double, which effectively set the game's narrative before SRH had faced a ball.

The venue's chase success rate is 53%, meaning teams batting second hold a slight statistical edge overall. SRH, who chose to field after winning the toss, were following the instinct of 60% of toss-winners here, who elect to bowl first. In practice, that advantage evaporates quickly when a top order fires as cleanly as GT's did. The death-overs phase also tends to be punishing at this ground, with the average being 38 runs in the final four overs. GT scored 62 at the death, well above that average, to push beyond 220.

The middle-overs phase is often where chases are kept alive or strangled. SRH's 82/2 between overs seven and fifteen was competitive, but with a powerplay deficit of 25 runs already on the board, they were always needing something exceptional in the final phase. Three wickets for 47 in the death overs ended any realistic prospect of an upset.

How to watch

IPL 2025 fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available via Sky Go or a NOW TV sports membership. Most Indian Premier League matches in the second half of the season start at either 15:30 or 19:30 IST, which translates to 10:00 or 14:00 BST respectively. Check the Sky Sports schedule for confirmed UK broadcast times for upcoming fixtures.

Recent form

Gujarat Titans came into this match having won three of their last five IPL fixtures in 2025. Their wins included victories over Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, though defeats against Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants showed their vulnerabilities. At home, however, GT have historically been difficult to beat, and the Narendra Modi Stadium continues to suit their playing style.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's recent form was patchier. Three losses in five matches, including back-to-back defeats against Mumbai Indians, left them under pressure to find consistency. Their win against Chennai Super Kings offered some encouragement, but this defeat to GT, their second in the same 2025 season after a seven-wicket loss earlier, reinforces questions about their reliability against the better-organised sides. Both teams will now look to their remaining fixtures as the IPL table takes shape heading towards the business end of the competition.

Talking points

What to look out for

5 angles

Headline angle

GT's powerplay set the tone: 82 runs, no wickets

Gujarat Titans reached the end of the powerplay at 82/0, nearly double the venue's average of 43 runs in the first six overs. That platform gave the middle overs room to breathe, and GT finished with 224/6 despite losing four wickets at the death.

Angle 02

SRH's chase never recovered from a slow start

Sunrisers Hyderabad managed only 57 runs in their powerplay, conceding a 25-run deficit in that phase alone against a target of 225. They rallied in the middle overs with 82 runs, but 47 from the final phase with three wickets falling left them 38 runs short.

Angle 03

Prasidh Krishna takes Player of the Match

M Prasidh Krishna was awarded Player of the Match for his contribution with the ball as Gujarat Titans defended 224. The seamer has been one of GT's key weapons this season, and his performance here underlined why.

Angle 04

GT's head-to-head dominance over SRH continues

Gujarat Titans have now won five of their six IPL meetings with Sunrisers Hyderabad. This was the second time GT beat SRH at Narendra Modi Stadium, following a seven-wicket win at the same venue in 2024.

Angle 05

224/6 comfortably above the venue average

The average first-innings score at Narendra Modi Stadium across 95 matches is 206. Gujarat Titans exceeded that by 18 runs, and their total of 224/6 was the highest combined innings score of the match by a considerable distance.

Context

Key insights

Historical · Not official

Venue par

206

Avg 1st innings score at Motera

95 matches · 2004–2026

Chase success

53%

Chases completed successfully at Motera

95 matches · 2004–2026

Head to head

5 — 1

Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 6 meetings

2022–2025

Gujarat Titans at venue

54%

Win rate across 24 matches at Motera

Sunrisers Hyderabad at venue

20%

Win rate across 5 matches at Motera

Powerplay

45/1.3

Average runs/wickets in overs 1–6 at Motera

Historical aggregates derived from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org) under ODC-BY licence. 2001/02–2026 IPL seasons. For editorial context only — not official live match data, not a forecast, and not betting advice. Projections and comparisons above are frozen from the live state and may not match final statistics.

The rivalry

Who could decide it

Gujarat Titans have an overwhelming record against Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning five of their six IPL meetings. SRH's only win came in 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium. Since that defeat, GT have won four consecutive encounters across multiple venues.

Recent meetings

Last 5

2025: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
2024: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
2023: Gujarat Titans won by 34 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
2022: Gujarat Titans won by 5 wickets at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
2022: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 8 wickets at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai

Key player · Gujarat Titans

M Prasidh Krishna

Named Player of the Match for his bowling display as GT defended 224/6. Prasidh Krishna was the standout performer with the ball, helping restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to 186/6 in the chase.

Gujarat Titans

AR Patel

Axar Patel is a reliable spin option who can contribute in all phases. His figures of 11/70 across 36.7 overs in a Test context hint at the control he brings; in T20 conditions at Ahmedabad, his economy in the middle overs is worth watching.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad

R Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin's ability to take wickets through variation makes him relevant at any stage of an innings. He claimed 8/94 in a Test innings at Ahmedabad, demonstrating how well he understands conditions at this ground.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad

AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers brings the kind of counter-attacking capacity that middle-order collapses demand. His record across formats at this venue, including 217* off 333 balls in Test cricket, speaks to his comfort on Ahmedabad pitches.

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Angles to watch

Analytical angles worth tracking

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

Top batter markets may be more interesting than outright result lines at a high-scoring venue like Narendra Modi Stadium, where first-innings totals regularly exceed 200.
Powerplay performance has historically been a strong indicator at this ground; GT's 82/0 in the powerplay was nearly twice the venue average of 43 runs, which can shift in-play lines significantly.
With a chase success rate of 53% across 95 matches here, the toss and conditions matter more than at many other IPL venues, worth bearing in mind for any match-related markets.
Player of the Match markets at high-scoring fixtures tend to reward bowlers who take multiple wickets; Prasidh Krishna's performance here is a reminder that seamers defending large totals can be overlooked.

For editorial context only. Not a forecast and not betting advice. 18+ only, please gamble responsibly.

Questions

Frequently asked

Gujarat Titans won by 38 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT posted 224/6 batting first, and Sunrisers Hyderabad were bowled out for 186/6 in their chase.

M Prasidh Krishna was named Player of the Match. The Gujarat Titans seamer was the standout performer as GT defended their total of 224/6.

Gujarat Titans lead the head-to-head 5-1 across six IPL meetings. SRH's only win came in 2022 at DY Patil Stadium; GT have won the last four encounters, including two at Narendra Modi Stadium.

IPL 2025 matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream via Sky Go or NOW TV with a sports pass. Most matches involving Indian franchises begin in the early afternoon or evening UK time, depending on the local start time in India.

Gujarat Titans scored 224/6 from their 20 overs. Their powerplay was particularly dominant: 82 runs without loss in the first six overs, well above the venue average of 43 powerplay runs.

Across 95 matches at the ground, the average first-innings score is 206 and the average second-innings score is 196. Teams batting first win roughly 47% of the time, with the chase success rate sitting at 53%. Gujarat Titans' 224/6 in this fixture was 18 runs above the first-innings average.

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