Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will fight for the top spot on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 points table on May 12 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Whoever wins the clash, will dethrone Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with their eighth win of the tournament.
Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad Head-to-Head Record
GT and SRH have played seven games against each other. GT have a splendid record, bagging five wins against SRH. One of the games in 2024 edition was washed out. SRH's only win against GT came in the 2022 encounter. The last time they locked horns, GT beat SRH by 38 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
GT Probable Playing XI for Today’s Match
GT may drop Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore after just one appearance, replacing him with Manav Suthar, or bring back either Ashok Sharma or Prasidh Krishna.
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GT Playing XI plus impact player - Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar/R. Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna/Arshad Khan/ Ashok Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Expected Playing XI Against GT
GT are like to replace SRH are unlikely to make any changes after the win over Punjab Kings (PBKS). However, there may be a toss-up between Aniket Verma and Smaran Ravichandran.
SRH Playing XI plus impact player - Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Aniket Verma/Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Pat Cummins, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga
Ahmedabad Pitch Report for GT vs SRH Match
The Ahmedabad pitch may offer balance between bat and ball. A high-scoring ground hasn’t seen as many sixes and fours as other grounds have. However, a low-scoring affair is unlikely.
Weather Forecast for GT vs SRH in Ahmedabad
Rain is unlikely to play spoilsport but temperatures will be high. The players may need medical attention on the field if they experience cramps.
Key Players to Watch in Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins has got a good record at the venue and against GT’s Jos Buttler. His performance with the new ball will be the one to watch out for. His Australian partner will look to assert his dominance. He is one of the few SRH core players who is yet to win the ‘Player of the match’ award. Also, an in-form Jason Holder may hold the key for GT in the batsmen’s world. The hosts will need their captain Shubman Gill to lead from the front against an in-form SRH pace attack.
Playoff Implications for GT and SRH in IPL 2026
A win for either team will get them close to the playoffs. Ideally, they would need two more wins to confirm playoffs spot.
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