Gujarat Titans(GT) will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) in the  Fifty-one match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. SRH came close to winning the title last season but finished as runners-up, while GT failed to qualify for playoffs in the IPL 2024.

Mohammed Siraj brilliantly bowled in that match, taking 4 wickets for just 17 runs, which helped to control the Sunrisers Hyderabad to 152/8. His aggressive bowling kept the SRH batsmen under control. Chasing the target, Shubman Gill led from the front, scoring an unbeaten 61. His steady performance guided Gujarat Titans smoothly toward the target. GT won by 7 wickets, finishing the chase easily.

GT: Impact players

Anuj Rawat: A skilled batter, Rawat can step in as an impact substitute if Gujarat lose early wickets while batting first or if they need to chase a big target in the second innings.

Shahrukh Khan: Known for his powerful hitting, Khan played for GT last season. His aggressive batting is helpful in the second innings when the conditions are good for batting. In his last match against RR, he hit 5 runs off 2 balls.

Sherfane Rutherford: A hard-hitting West Indies player, Rutherford’s batting comes in handy during the second innings if the pitch is good for batting. He scored 43 runs off 34 balls in his last match against RR.

Ishant Sharma: The experienced pacer can be used as an impact player when bowling second, especially if the conditions helps for fast bowlers. With 93 wickets in 110 IPL matches, Ishant brings a lot of experience to the team. In his last game against RR, he took 0 wickets in 2 overs, although he was a bit expensive with an economy rate of 18.00.

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SRH: Impact players

Abhinav Manohar: A talented all-rounder who can be really useful if SRH lose quick wickets at the start or need some big hits while chasing in the second innings. In the last match against MI, he scored a valuable 43 runs from 37 balls.

Wiaan Mulder: A reliable talented all-rounder who can strengthen the batting in the first innings and also bowl well later in the game if team needs.

Eshan Malinga: A fast bowler who can swing the ball early and could be a smart option in the second innings if the pitch helps pacers. In his last game against MI, he took 1 wicket in 3 overs, although he was a bit expensive with an economy rate of 11.

Rahul Chahar: A leg-spinner who has spent most of the season on the bench, but he might be needed in this match, especially with the game being played in Gujarat.

Sachin Baby: A steady batter who can come in if SRH lose early wickets and help settle the innings.