Gujarat Titans’ batting coach, Matthew Hayden, attributes the team’s recent back-to-back wins in the IPL 2026 to disciplined and strategic batting. Despite starting with two losses, the IPL 2022 champions have now secured consecutive victories. Hayden emphasized the importance of playing smart cricket and focusing on situational batting for their success.
In a pre-game discussion with broadcasters, Hayden praised the team’s performance in the last game against LSG, highlighting their exceptional and non-greedy batting approach. He expressed optimism about securing their first home win in the upcoming match. Hayden also acknowledged the significance of maintaining a balance between high-risk play and disciplined cricket in T20 matches.
Reflecting on the team’s strategy, Hayden emphasized the need to understand the conditions and construct innings accordingly. He mentioned the importance of strong performances in the initial overs and the team’s mix of talented top-order players and underutilized middle-order batsmen. Hayden humorously mentioned his experience in the commentary box and joked about facing deliveries during practice sessions with the Gujarat Titans.
