Today GT vs SRH: Buttler Could Complete 4000 IPL Runs; Hyderabad Yet to Win Against Gujarat at Modi Stadium

IPL 2025, Match 51: GT vs SRH – Buttler Eyes 4000 IPL Runs; Hyderabad Yet to Win in Ahmedabad

In Match 51 of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) today. The match will be played at Gujarat's home ground, Narendra Modi Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST.

GT’s wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler is on the verge of a milestone. He needs just 12 more runs to complete 4000 runs in the IPL.

This will be the second encounter between GT and SRH this season. In their previous meeting, GT defeated SRH by 7 wickets on Hyderabad’s home turf. Notably, SRH have never won a match against Gujarat in Ahmedabad.

Currently placed fourth on the points table with 12 points, GT need just two more wins to secure a spot in the playoffs. Meanwhile, SRH, sitting at 9th with 6 points, are in a must-win situation. One more loss could virtually end their playoff hopes. With high stakes for both teams, a thrilling contest is expected.

Match Details – Match 51

• Fixture: GT vs SRH

• Date: May 2

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

• Time: Toss – 7:00 PM IST | Match Start – 7:30 PM IST

Gujarat’s Dominance Over Hyderabad

GT and SRH have faced each other 6 times in the IPL. Gujarat has won 4 of those encounters, while Hyderabad has won just 1. One match ended with no result. In Ahmedabad, the two teams have met twice, with GT emerging victorious both times. On their home ground, Gujarat has won 12 out of 20 matches, losing the remaining 8.

Sai Sudharsan Leads Gujarat's Batting; Klaasen Top Scorer for SRH

Sai Sudharsan has been in excellent form for Gujarat, scoring 456 runs, including five half-centuries. Captain Shubman Gill has contributed 389 runs, while Jos Buttler has amassed 406 runs—both ranking among the top seven run-scorers this season.

In the bowling department, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, and Ishant Sharma have been in good form. Among spinners, Rashid Khan returned to form with a strong performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, taking 2 wickets for 25 runs. He was well-supported by Washington Sundar.

Klaasen Leads SRH Batting Line-up

Heinrich Klaasen is the top scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad, with 288 runs in 9 matches. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma has struggled, failing to reach double digits in the last two matches.

In bowling, Harshal Patel has impressed with his performances. However, experienced bowlers like Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami will need to step up and deliver stronger performances.