The Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Ahmedabad on May 12, 2026. GT has the advantage of playing at home while SRH brings their powerful batting lineup. The pitch is known for favoring chases, so winning the toss will be very important. Here’s the detailed analysis of this GT vs SRH match prediction.
Match Preview
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Capacity | ~ 132,000 seats |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| SRH Captain | Pat Cummins |
| Ticketing | Available via BookMyShow, District by Zomato and official franchise websites |
| Broadcast & Streaming (India) | Star Sports Network and JioHotstar (digital) |
| International Broadcast | Willow TV (USA/Canada), Sky Sports (UK/NZ), Fox Cricket (Australia), SuperSport (South Africa), ICC.tv (select regions) |
The Gujarat Titans (GT) are gearing up to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 56th match of IPL 2026 which will be held in Ahmedabad on May 12. GT are on a four-match winning streak driven by Shubman Gill’s batting and Rashid Khan’s bowling. On the other hand, SRH have made a strong comeback winning six of their last seven with Heinrich Klaasen leading with runs and Abhishek Sharma providing explosive starts.
Pitch, Ground & Weather Conditions
The Narendra Modi Stadium is famous for its batting-friendly pitch with good bounce and pace.
- Boundaries are Large (70-75m square, 75-80m straight) and reward timing and placement.
- Average first‑innings scores are around 180-190 with totals above 200 usually very competitive.
- Pacers get swing and bounce early but the pitch flattens quickly with wrist-spinners becoming effective in the middle overs.
- Clear skies, daytime highs near 43-45°C dropping to 28-35°C by evening.
- Humidity stays between 20-37% with a gentle breeze (12-20 km/h).
Head-to-Head IPL Stats (H2H)
| Head to Head Metric | GT | SRH |
| Matches Played | 7 | 7 |
| Won | 5 | 1 |
| Lost | 1 | 5 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
Out of 7 matches, Gujarat Titans have dominated with 5 wins compared to Sunrisers Hyderabad’s single victory while 1 game ended with no result. For a deeper breakdown of their head-to-head record and match details, check out the GT vs SRH Head to Head.
Players to Watch Out
This clash in Ahmedabad features star batters, strike bowlers and rising talents who can swing the game in one spell.
Gujarat Titans (GT) – Key Players
| Player | Reason |
| Shubman Gill (C) | Skipper and consistency as a top-order run scorer. |
| Sai Sudharsan | Consistent top‑order support. |
| Rashid Khan | Deliver breakthroughs in middle overs and thrives on slow turning pitches. |
| Kagiso Rabada | Pace spearhead and dangerous with new ball. |
| Mohammed Siraj | Reliable pace partner for Rabada who thrives on Ahmedabad’s bounce. |
| Jason Holder | Handy all‑rounder with death‑overs skills. |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Key Players
| Player | Reason |
| Abhishek Sharma | Explosive opener and fearless batting in the powerplay. |
| Travis Head | Aggressive top-order batter. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Middle-order anchor and reliable finisher. |
| Ishan Kishan | Explosive opener who consistently delivers quick runs. |
| Pat Cummins | Skipper providing leadership in the death overs. |
| Eshan Malinga | Effective slower-ball bouncer and sharp fast bouncer. |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Provide stability in middle order and effective bowling spells. |
Match Prediction – Who Will Win GT vs SRH IPL Match?
The Gujarat Titans rely on a solid top order featuring Gill Sudharsan and Buttler along with a pace-heavy attack led by Rabada Siraj and Rashid. They have a favorable head-to-head record against SRH at this location although their middle order can struggle if they lose early wicket. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad boast the most dynamic opening duo this season with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head supported by Klaasen and Kishan in the middle. They come into this match with a strong momentum but their bowling lacks effectiveness and spin control. With dew favoring chasers winning the toss is vital especially for grabbing breakthroughs in the powerplay.
Prediction: GT hold a slight edge with their bowling depth and home record but if SRH’s openers fire in the Powerplay the chasing side is likely to win.
