GT VS SRH Match 51 Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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1. Match Details
This is the 51st match of IPL 2025 where Gujarat Titans (GT) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT has been dominant in recent encounters with SRH and will look to continue their form, while SRH aims to break the losing streak.
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2. Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• The pitch at Ahmedabad offers true bounce and carry, supporting both batters and pacers.
• In evening games, dew can be a factor, helping the team batting second.
• Spinners might get some grip if the surface is dry, but overall this is a batting-friendly wicket with some early movement for fast bowlers.
Expected Score: 180-200
Toss Factor: Teams may prefer to chase, given the dew factor and success rate under lights.
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3. Weather Report
• Temperature: Around 30°C at match start
• Humidity: 40–50%
• Conditions: Clear skies with no threat of rain
• Dew Factor: Likely to play a role in the second innings
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4. Head-to-Head Record
Last 5 Matches:
• GT Wins: 4
• Draw/No Result: 1
• SRH Wins: 0
GT has clearly dominated SRH in recent times, showing superior all-round performances.
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5. Key Players to Watch
Gujarat Titans (GT)
• Shubman Gill (C): Leading from the front with consistency at the top.
• Rashid Khan: The trump card with his leg-spin, especially in the middle overs.
• Gerald Coetzee: Express pace and wicket-taking abilities.
• Rahul Tewatia: Finisher and handy leg-spinner, a game-changer under pressure.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
• Travis Head: Explosive opener who can change games in the powerplay.
• Heinrich Klaasen: One of the most destructive middle-order batters this season.
• Pat Cummins (C): Leader and strike bowler with both new ball and at the death.
• Abhishek Sharma: Aggressive top-order bat and a useful spinner.
6. Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT)
1. Shubman Gill (C)
2. Sai Sudharsan
3. Jos Buttler (WK)
4. Sherfane Rutherford
5. Rahul Tewatia
6. Dasun Shanaka
7. Washington Sundar
8. Rashid Khan
9. Gerald Coetzee
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Kulwant Khejroliya
Impact Players: Shahrukh Khan, Mahipal Lomror, Prasidh Krishna, Jayant Yadav
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
1. Travis Head
2. Abhishek Sharma
3. Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
4. Ishan Kishan
5. Wiaan Mulder
6. Nitish Reddy
7. Pat Cummins (C)
8. Rahul Chahar
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Jaydev Unadkat
Impact Players: Kamindu Mendis, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Atharva Taide
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7. Dream11 Prediction
Top Fantasy Picks
Batters:
• Shubman Gill
• Travis Head
• Heinrich Klaasen
• Sai Sudharsan
All-Rounders:
• Rahul Tewatia
• Dasun Shanaka
• Abhishek Sharma
Bowlers:
• Rashid Khan
• Pat Cummins
• Gerald Coetzee
Dream11 (Small League) Suggestion:
Captain: Shubman Gill
Vice-Captain: Travis Head
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8. Final Prediction
• Form: GT has shown a consistent run and has a strong head-to-head edge.
• Venue Advantage: Playing at home in Ahmedabad boosts GT’s confidence.
• SRH X-Factors: Travis Head and Klaasen can turn the game if they fire.
• Bowling Battle: GT’s attack with Rashid-Coetzee-Siraj vs SRH’s Cummins-Shami-Chahar will be exciting.
Prediction: Gujarat Titans to win Match 51
They appear to have a better balance, form, and favorable head-to-head history.
