GT vs SRH: Hyderabad Opt To Bowl As Gujarat Look To Lock Playoff Spot; Check Playing XIs

Ahmedabad: In the sixty-second match of the Tata IPL 2023 season, the Gujarat Titans will face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The Gujarat Titans, currently at the top of the points table, will look to maintain their dominance against the struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad, who currently find themselves in the ninth spot.

Having played twelve matches so far, the Gujarat Titans have been impressive, winning eight of them. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have struggled, managing to secure victories in only four out of their eleven matches this season.

In their last matchup against the Mumbai Indians, the Gujarat Titans, unfortunately, suffered a defeat by 27 runs. Despite the loss, Rashid Khan put up a remarkable performance, scoring 79 runs and taking 4 wickets for the team.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, in their previous encounter against the Lucknow Super Giants, faced a similar fate, losing by 7 wickets. Heinrich Klaasen’s contribution of 47 runs was a notable highlight for Sunrisers Hyderabad in that game.

Looking at their head-to-head record, the Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced each other twice in the history of the IPL, with both teams securing one victory each.

As the tournament progresses, this match holds great significance for both teams. The Gujarat Titans will aim to maintain their stronghold at the top of the table, while Sunrisers Hyderabad will be determined to improve their standing and secure a much-needed win.

Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Dasun Shanaka, Rahul Tewatia, Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abdul Samad, Sanvir Singh, Mayank Markande, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, T Natarajan