In the heart of Ahmedabad, the Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed a thrilling encounter as the Gujarat Titans clashed with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (GT vs SRH) in the 12th match of the season. SRH, winning the toss, opted to bat first, setting the stage for an intense first innings.
Let check out GT vs SRH head to head in the IPL.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium
3 games played between the GT vs SRH at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans has won 2 games while Sunrisers Hyderabad has won 1 game.
Toss Moment
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat first.
“We are gonna have a , looks like a good pitch so we want to put runs on the board. Wonderful memories back here and it’s a packed stadium as well. We scored the highest score ever the other day, we are very capable of that. once again”
Pat Cummins, SRH Skipper
” We would have first, looks like a good pitch. Have a lot of good memories to look back on here and would like to make more good memories here. The support that I get from Ashish Nehra and the management is great. We have got two changes today Nalkande and Noor come in “
Shubman Gill, GT Skipper
First Innings
SRH’s Batting
SRH’s batsmen put up a valiant effort, with Abdul Samad and Abhishek Sharma both contributing a quick 29 runs, their bats blazing with boundaries.
Heinrich Klaasen and Shahbaz Ahmed kept the momentum, adding 24 and 22 runs respectively, while Travis Head chipped in with 19 runs.
Their combined efforts took SRH to a respectable total of 162 runs for the loss of 8 wickets.
GT’s Bowling
The GT bowlers, however, were not to be overshadowed. Mohit Sharma emerged as the standout performer, claiming 3 crucial wickets for just 25 runs.
Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, and Noor Ahmad each took a wicket, contributing to a disciplined bowling performance that set a manageable target for their batsmen.
Second Innings
GT’s Batting
Chasing 163, GT’s batsmen rose to the occasion. Sai Sudharsan led the charge with a composed 45 runs, while David Miller remained unbeaten at 44, ensuring a steady flow of runs.
Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha also made valuable contributions, propelling GT to a victory with 168 runs and 7 wickets in hand.
SRH’s Bowling
SRH’s bowlers, despite their best efforts, could not contain the GT batsmen.
Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins, and Mayank Markande each took a wicket, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.
Man of the Match
The match concluded with GT triumphing by 7 wickets, a testament to their all-round performance. Mohit Sharma, with his exceptional bowling, was deservingly named the Man of the Match.
This victory not only showcased GT’s prowess but also highlighted the spirit of cricket, where every run and wicket counts. The fans left the stadium with memories of a match well played, looking forward to the rest of the season.