Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans: The 19th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) takes place between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
After a dominating start to the season, SRH collapsed with a hat-trick of defeats and ranks at the bottom position of the points table with 2 points and -1.612 net-run-rate. The Pat Cummins-led side is now under pressure and is in a must-win position to avoid an early exit from the tournament.
On the other side, GT under Shubman Gill’s captaincy has managed to rank in the top four positions after a stunning 8-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) that helped them tally upto 4 points and +0.807 NRR. Adding another win would strengthen Gujarat’s position in the points table.
Let’s take a deeper look at this preview to find out the pitch conditions, weather forecast, head-to-head stats, expected decision of toss winning captain, possible playing XI and impact subs to predict the winner of the forthcoming crucial clash.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 Match Info
| Season | 18 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Date | April 06 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad |
| Seating Capacity | Upto 55,000 |
| Timings | 07:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming for SRH vs GT | JioHotstar App and Official Website |
| Television Coverage for SRH vs GT | Star Sports Network |
Head-to-Head Stats of SRH vs GT: Overall Records and At Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
GT has maintained an upper hand against SRH since its debut in the 2022 season, having won 3 out of 5 games, and here are the detailed head-to-head stats presented in a tabular form:
Overall Records (From 2022 to Present):
| Total Matches Played | 5 |
| Winnings | SRH: 1, and GT: 3 |
| No Result Game | 1 |
| Teams Winnings Batting First | SRH: 0, and GT: 1 |
| Teams Winnings Batting Second | SRH: 1, and GT: 2 |
| SRH Highest Total vs GT | 195/6 in 20 overs at Wankhede Stadium (IPL 2022) |
| SRH Lowest Total vs GT | 154/9 in 20 overs at Narendra Modi Stadium (IPL 2023) |
| GT Highest Total vs SRH | 199/5 in 20 overs at Wankhede Stadium (IPL 2022) |
| GT Lowest Total vs SRH | 162/7 in 20 overs at DY Patil Sports Academy (IPL 2022) |
At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium:
SRH and GT are yet to compete against each other in a full-fledged T20 contest for the first time at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. In the previous season, the match between these two teams at the same venue was washed out due to rain.
Key Insights from SRH vs GT Rivalry in IPL
- SRH won only a single match against GT, that too while chasing targets, and is yet to secure a victory against its rival batting first.
- GT has remained unbeaten against SRH at its homeground (Narendra Modi Stadium).
- For the first time, SRH will compete against GT at its homeground (Rajiv Gandhi Stadium).
Hyderabad Weather Forecast Reports for SRH vs GT Match IPL 2025
The weather forecast reports reveal that the match between SRH and GT will be played under clear sky conditions with less probability of rain.
| Temperature | Wind Speed | Humidity | Dew Point | Cloud Cover | Rainfall Chances |
| 28 °C to 30 °C | 20 km/hr | 30% | 11° | 3% | 0% |
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Conditions for SRH vs GT Match
The flat nature of the pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium promotes aggressive gameplay in both innings as it has been a batting paradise in recent IPL matches. Even though the surface tends to dry out as the innings progress with spinners gaining assistance in the middle overs, scoring a 200+ total is guaranteed.
Toss Winning Captain’s Decision in SRH vs GT Match At Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
The toss-winning captain should opt to field first, with the dew factor coming into play in the second innings, which assists batters to execute perfect strokeplay. However, SRH skipper Pat Cummins is expected to prefer to bat first after winning the toss and aim to post a 250-plus total, which makes it challenging to chase under pressure.
SRH vs GT Expected XI Lineup and Impact Substitutes List
The following list of players could feature in the playing XI and impact substitutes list of SRH and GT for the upcoming match:
SRH Possible Starting XI:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Travis Head (Overseas) | Batsman |
| 2. | Abhishek Sharma | All-rounder |
| 3. | Ishan Kishan | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 4. | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
| 5. | Aniket Verma | Batsman |
| 6. | Heinrich Klaasen (Overseas) | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 7. | Kamindu Mendis (Overseas) | All-rounder |
| 8. | Pat Cummins (Captain) | Bowler |
| 9. | Rahul Chahar | Bowler |
| 10. | Harshal Patel | Bowler |
| 11. | Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
SRH Most Preferred Impact Player (Out of 5 Substitutes):
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Zeeshan Ansari (Preferred Choice) | Indian |
| 2. | Sachin Baby | Batsman |
| 3. | Adam Zampa (Overseas) | Bowler |
| 4. | Atharva Raide | Batsman |
| 5. | Wiaan Mulder (Overseas) | All-rounder |
GT Possible Starting XI:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Sai Sudharshan | Bater |
| 2. | Shubman Gill | Batter |
| 3. | Jos Buttler (Overseas) | Wicketkeeper-Batsman |
| 4. | Shah Rukh Khan | All-rounder |
| 5. | Rahul Tewatia | All-rounder |
| 6. | Glenn Phillips (Overseas) | All-rounder |
| 7. | Sai Kishore | All-rounder |
| 8. | Rashid Khan (Overseas) | Bowler |
| 9. | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| 10. | Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
| 11. | Ishant Sharma | Bowler |
GT Most Preferred Impact Player (Out of 5 Substitutes):
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Sherfane Rutherford (Overseas Player/ Preferred Choice) | All-rounder |
| 2. | Anuj Rawat | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3. | Arshad Khan | All-rounder |
| 4. | Mahipal Lomror | All-rounder |
| 5. | Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
IPL 2025 19th Match Winner Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans
Based on the head-to-head stats and recent form, Gujarat Titans are the favorites to triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
At the same time, SRH has higher chances to win the upcoming match only if the top order warms up to compile runs following an aggressive approach and adds another 30 to 40 runs to their 250-plus total. Batting first could help compensate for their average bowling attack.
Overall, the team with a stronger batting line-up is certain to achieve victory at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.