A solid half-century by Sai Sudharsan and a late surge by Washington Sundar helped Gujarat Titans recover from a slow start to reach 168/5 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Despite a challenging beginning, Gujarat struggled to build momentum early on due to SRH’s disciplined bowling attack, with Pat Cummins and Praful Hinge causing difficulties during the powerplay. Sai Sudharsan’s composed innings and Nishant Sindhu’s quick cameo provided stability and momentum to Gujarat’s innings.
Washington Sundar’s arrival at the crease proved crucial as he played a significant role in boosting Gujarat’s total. Sundar, initially watchful, accelerated against spin and pace bowlers in the death overs, showcasing smart placement and calculated aggression. Sai Sudharsan’s consistency shone through as he continued to find boundaries, reaching his fifty in style with elegant strokes. The partnership between Sudharsan and Sundar was pivotal, helping Gujarat recover from a challenging position and maintain a steady scoring rate.
Despite SRH’s efforts to pull things back, Gujarat managed to finish strongly, thanks to Sundar’s aggressive batting display towards the end. Sundar’s fifty off 33 balls and Rahul Tewatia’s contributions in the final over ensured Gujarat posted a competitive total. SRH’s bowlers, especially Sakib Hussain, Pat Cummins, and Praful Hinge, played crucial roles in restricting Gujarat from reaching a higher score on a pitch favoring seamers.
