
On May 12, 2026, the IPL match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was a fight for the number one position. SRH skipper Pat Cummins decided to bowl first. GT put up a strong score of 168/5 thanks to Sai Sudharsan’s and Washington Sundar’s after losing some early wickets. GT’s bowling attack, led by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj completely dismantled the SRH top order leaving them at 34/4 during the Powerplay. SRH ended up with a mere 86 runs in 14.5 overs marking their lowest total in IPL history. Here’s the detailed analysis of the GT vs SRH match result.

Gujarat Titans (GT) Innings: Sudharsan-Sundar rescue
Gujarat Titans were asked to bat first. They faced an early setback when SRH bowler Praful Hinge dismissed skipper Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, leaving GT struggling at 34/2 during the Powerplay. Nishant Sindhu attempted to stabilize the innings with 22 runs. After his dismissal the team’s hopes rested on Sai Sudharsan (61 runs) and Washington Sundar (50 runs). Their partnership of 60 runs helped the home team regain composure with Sudharsan playing a steady role while Sundar picked up the pace towards the end. Contributions from Jason Holder and Rahul Tewatia helped GT finish at 168/5.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Innings: Top-order collapse
SRH’s attempt to chase down 169 fell apart right from the beginning. Mohammed Siraj made an impact by taking a wicket in his first over. He got Travis Head out for a duck. Kagiso Rabada then bowled Abhishek Sharma after he hit a six on the first ball and he also took out Ishan Kishan (11) and Smaran Ravichandran (9), leaving SRH struggling at 34/4 during the Powerplay. Heinrich Klaasen and Salil Arora managed to add 24 runs but then Jason Holder and Prasidh Krishna tore through the middle order. Pat Cummins scored 19 runs but once he was out it was clear that the end was near. Rashid Khan wrapped things up with a stumping as SRH was all out for just 86 runs in 14.5 overs.
GT vs SRH Match Result: Key Moments
- Hinge’s (SRH) double strike removed Gill and Buttler early.
- Sudharsan and Sundar rescued GT with a 60‑run stand.
- Siraj’s (GT) wicket maiden first over removed Head for a duck.
- Rabada’s (GT) dismissed Abhishek and Kishan.
- Holder (GT) dismissed Klaasen and Reddy, crushing SRH’s chase.
Points Table Impact
Gujarat Titans climbed to the top with 16 points and an NRR of +0.551, while Sunrisers Hyderabad remain 3rd with 14 points and an NRR of +0.331. Here’s how the points table looks after GT’s win over SRH – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Gujarat Titans – won by 82 runs |
| Player of the Match | Kagiso Rabada (GT) – 3/28 in 4 overs |
| Most Wickets | Jason Holder (GT) – 3 wickets in 4 overs, Kagiso Rabada (GT) – 3 wickets in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 61 runs off 44 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Nishant Sindhu (GT) – Strike Rate 157 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 2 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Washington Sundar (GT) – 7 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Jason Holder (GT) – 15 dot balls |





