The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the Gujarat Titans in Match 19 of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. SRH are in desperate need of a turnaround after three consecutive heavy defeats, with both their bowling and middle order underperforming. In contrast, GT come in high on confidence after back-to-back wins and a top-order firing on all cylinders. Hyderabad has been a batter’s paradise this season, making conditions ideal for another run-fest.
Match Details: SRH vs GT
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans, Match 19, IPL 2025
- Date & Time: Sunday, April 6 at 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Where to Watch: JioHotstar and Star Sports Network
What to Expect: Hyderabad Pitch Report
Hyderabad has been a run-feast for batters this season, with an average first-innings score of 213 since 2024. The pitch offers true bounce, minimal lateral movement, and rewards batters who play through the line. While there may be some grip for spinners as the ball gets older, this remains a venue where bowlers, particularly at the death, need to be extremely disciplined.
Ground Dimensions:
- Square Boundaries: 69m and 67m
- Straight: 79m
- Par Score: 200+
Head-to-Head Record
- Played: 4 completed matches
- GT wins: 3
- SRH wins: 1
- Last Season: GT won by 7 wickets in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad fixture was washed out
SRH vs GT: Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, Simarjeet Singh/Jaydev Unadkat
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
SRH vs GT Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – Averages 55 at this venue and brings explosive firepower
- Ishan Kishan (SRH) – Century earlier in the season, dangerous if he gets going
- Jos Buttler (GT) – Veteran match-winner, just scored a fifty
Batters
- Travis Head (SRH) (C/VC) – In scintillating form, deadly at this venue
- Shubman Gill (GT) (C/VC) – Elegant stroke-maker, due for a big knock
- Sai Sudharsan (GT) (C/VC) – Form player, rarely fails in the IPL
All-rounders
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – Not yet fired this season, but perfect conditions to do so
- R Sai Kishore (GT) – 6 wickets in 3 games, provides tight overs in middle phase
- Sherfane Rutherford (GT) – Handy with the bat, especially if GT bat first
Bowlers
- Mohammed Shami (SRH) – Knows this venue well, plus great match-up vs Gill
- Mohammed Siraj (GT) – Swinging it well with the new ball, key to GT’s early breakthroughs
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks: Fantasy Tips
- Travis Head (C) – A proven match-winner at this venue
- Sai Sudharsan (VC) – Consistent run-getter, can bat deep
- Shubman Gill – Has a good record vs SRH and could anchor a big chase
SRH vs GT, Key Stats & Player Match-Ups
- Travis Head at Hyderabad (T20s): 385 runs in 9 innings | Avg: 48.12 | SR: 185.99
- Buttler at Hyderabad: 76 runs in 5 innings | Avg: 15.2
- Abhishek Sharma vs Pacers (IPL since 2023): 449 runs at SR 166.91 but 20 dismissals
- Mohammed Shami vs Shubman Gill: 2 dismissals in 5 innings | Avg: 20.5 | SR: 113.88
