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Washington Sundar, Gill, and Siraj Power Gujarat Titans to Third Consecutive Win in IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans Maintain Momentum with Clinical Victory Over Struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad
The Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their winning streak in the IPL 2025 with a dominant seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), marking their third consecutive victory. In contrast, SRH slumped to their fourth straight defeat of the season and their second loss at home, struggling to replicate their early 2024 form.
On a sluggish Hyderabad pitch that challenged free-flowing stroke play, GT showcased clinical precision both with the ball and bat. While SRH managed to post a decent total of 152/8, GT’s composed and strategic middle-overs batting, led by Washington Sundar and Shubman Gill, made the chase appear effortless.
Match Overview: SRH’s Batting Collapse and GT’s Calculated Chase
SRH Struggles on a Sluggish Track
Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a rough start in the PowerPlay, losing openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma early to Mohammed Siraj. The hosts could only manage 45/2 after six overs, their second-lowest PowerPlay score in IPL 2025. The middle overs brought little relief, with Ishan Kishan departing cheaply and Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen failing to shift gears significantly. Rashid Khan’s uncharacteristic off day gave SRH a brief window, but R Sai Kishore’s discipline closed it quickly.
The death overs saw a brief counterattack from Pat Cummins, who struck a 9-ball 22 to lift SRH past the 150 mark. However, Siraj’s excellent 4-wicket haul, including 17 dot balls and crucial wickets at the death, ensured SRH couldn’t post a defendable total.
GT’s Tactical Chase Led by Washington and Gill
In response, GT suffered an early setback with the dismissals of Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler. However, Washington Sundar, elevated to No.4 in his first game of the season, turned the game on its head. A game-changing 20-run over from Simarjeet Singh shifted momentum towards GT.
The third-wicket partnership between Washington and Gill was worth 90 runs and came at a brisk pace, effectively neutralizing any SRH resistance. Gill played the anchor role, reaching a composed half-century, while Washington’s 49 off 28 balls was a statement of intent.
Sherfane Rutherford joined the party in the death overs, striking boundaries with ease as GT chased down the target in just 16.4 overs.
Key Moments Where the Game Was Decided
Middle Overs Masterclass by GT
Gujarat Titans outplayed SRH in the middle overs. While SRH managed only 60/2 at 6.67 RPO in this phase, GT scored 82/1 at 9.11 RPO, thanks to crisp boundaries and smart strike rotation from Gill and Washington. The inability of SRH’s bowlers, including Zeeshan Ansari and Kamindu Mendis, to apply pressure was crucial in tilting the contest.
Siraj’s Spell of the Season
Mohammed Siraj returned with figures of 4-17 in four overs, which included 17 dot balls and dismissals across different phases of the innings. His early strikes set the tone, while his death-over mastery ensured SRH never got going.
What’s Next for the Teams?
Sunrisers Hyderabad will have five days to regroup before taking on the Punjab Kings at home on April 12. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans will return to Ahmedabad to face Rajasthan Royals on April 9 in what promises to be a thrilling top-of-the-table clash.
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Brief Scores:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 152/8 (Nitish Reddy 31, Heinrich Klaasen 27, Pat Cummins 22*; Mohammed Siraj 4-17, R Sai Kishore 2-24)
Gujarat Titans: 153/3 in 16.4 overs (Shubman Gill 61, Washington Sundar 49; Mohammed Shami 2-28)
Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets.
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