Early Setbacks for SRH

Choosing to bat first, SRH was immediately under the gun. Mohammed Siraj opened the innings with a wicket, removing Travis Head for 8 runs in the first over. Abhishek Sharma played a promising 18 but lost to Siraj's relentless attack. Siraj's spell was outstanding and brought him 4 for 17 figures, decimating SRH's top order and keeping them at a humble score.

Middle Order Issues

SRH's middle order couldn't gain traction. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen tried to settle the innings but were undone by GT's solid bowling. Left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore showed wonderful control, picking up 2 wickets for 24 runs, including the vital scalp of Klaasen. For all his side's struggles at the back, captain Pat Cummins brought late momentum with an unbeaten 22 from nine balls, SRH scoring 152 for 8 from their 20 overs.

GT's Commanding Chase

Pursuing 153, GT encountered a brief setback with the wicket of Jos Buttler for a duck. Nevertheless, Washington Sundar's attacking game at No. 4 reversed the script. He thrashed 49 from 29 deliveries, falling one short of a maiden IPL half-century. Captain Shubman Gill anchored the innings with an unbeaten 61 from 43 deliveries, making it an easy chase. Sherfane Rutherford gave the finishing touches with a swift 35 off 16 balls, taking GT to victory with 20 balls remaining.

Siraj's Redemption

Mohammed Siraj's show was especially remarkable. Having been released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and left out of India's Champions Trophy team, Siraj's four-wicket return against SRH was a comeback. His work has placed him in the top wicket-takers of the tournament, reminding everyone of his worth in the T20 format.​

Conclusion

This win was GT's third successive victory in IPL 2025, which pushed them higher up the points table. On the other hand, SRH's ongoing poor performance has seen them looking for ways to end their losing streak as the tournament continues