Gujarat Titans delivered a dominant all-round show to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, a win that lifted them to the summit of the IPL 2026 standings and stretched their unbeaten run to five matches. Batting first on a surface that offered variable bounce, GT kept finding ways to absorb the early pressure, then accelerated at key moments to post a total that proved far too big for SRH to chase.
Key takeaways
- Gujarat Titans won by 82 runs in Ahmedabad and moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table.
- GT’s pace and early strikes restricted SRH to 32 for 4 during the powerplay phase.
- Praful Hinge led the bowling with figures of 3-0-17-2, while Kagiso Rabada struck crucial blows in the chase.
- Sai Sudharsan’s 61 off 44 and Washington Sundar’s 50 off 33 set up a competitive 168 for 7 for GT.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad were dismissed for 86 in 14.5 overs, handing GT a clean all-department victory.
GT’s disciplined start, then a strong rebuild
Sunrisers Hyderabad were asked to bowl first, and Gujarat faced tight conditions right from the outset. The new ball kept the batters under pressure, and SRH struck at regular intervals to prevent any early momentum. Praful Hinge was especially effective, finishing with 3-0-17-2 as Gujarat slipped to 34 for 2 inside the powerplay. Pat Cummins then complemented the pressure with an economical spell of 4-0-20-1, ensuring the Titans never settled into a comfortable rhythm.
Instead of forcing shots, Gujarat leaned on composure and shot selection to rebuild. Sai Sudharsan stood out once again, playing with growing maturity under pressure. He made 61 off 44 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes, and gradually shifted gears as the innings progressed on a tricky track. That steadiness allowed GT to stay in the contest even after the early jolts.
Sundar’s finish and a partnership that changed the innings
While Sudharsan anchored the innings, Washington Sundar provided the acceleration that Gujarat needed in the middle and towards the end. Sundar struck 50 off 33 deliveries, with seven fours and one six, turning the pressure into a platform for a bigger total. Together, they put on a 60-run stand for the fourth wicket, a partnership that became the backbone of GT’s innings after the early setbacks.
There were also brief contributions around them, though wickets fell at points. Shubman Gill scored 5 before Heinrich Klaasen took a sharp catch off Nitish Kumar Reddy’s effort. Jos Buttler made 7, but his scoop attempt went awry, with the ball edging back to Ishan Kishan. Despite those dismissals, Sudharsan’s calm approach and Sundar’s clean striking ensured Gujarat finished on 168 for 7—an asking price that looked challenging given the nature of the pitch.
SRH’s chase derailed early as GT’s attack dominated
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s reply never gained traction, as Gujarat’s pace attack kept applying relentless pressure. Kagiso Rabada was the standout for GT, claiming 3 for 28 in a fiery spell that dismantled the top order. He removed Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and R Smaran in a devastating powerplay burst, leaving SRH reeling at 32 for 4.
Earlier, Mohammed Siraj had set the foundation with a wicket-maiden first over. He dismissed Travis Head for a duck after inducing a mistimed shot that was safely taken at deep backward point. After that, SRH struggled to find any rhythm, and the batting collapse continued through the middle overs.
Jason Holder then extended the damage with a precise spell of 3 for 20, getting rid of Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy among others. Extra bounce and movement off the pitch made the conditions uncomfortable for SRH’s batters, and Prasidh Krishna added further pressure with 2 for 23 from the other end.
All out for 86: Gujarat seal a comprehensive win
SRH’s resistance was minimal as wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. Their skipper, Pat Cummins, was the top scorer with 19, but the rest of the batting struggled to match GT’s intensity. In the end, the visitors were bowled out for 86 in 14.5 overs, completing a comprehensive batting and bowling failure and handing Gujarat a convincing 82-run victory.
