Gujarat Titans' Bowlers Shine in Dominant Victory Over SRH

In a remarkable display of bowling prowess, Gujarat Titans triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj leading the charge. The Titans' bowlers dismantled SRH's batting lineup, resulting in a historic low score for the opposition. Sai Sudharsan's crucial half-century and strategic insights from the team leadership played pivotal roles in this victory. As the Titans maintain their position at the top of the points table, the match highlights the effectiveness of their 'test match bowling' approach. Discover more about the match dynamics and player performances in the full article.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 13, 2026, 10:43 IST

Sai Kishore Commends GT Pacers

Gujarat Titans' spinner Sai Kishore expressed admiration for pacers Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj, crediting their 'test match bowling' for significantly impacting the team's performance this season.

Following impressive half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar, it was the relentless discipline and aggression of Rabada and Siraj that left SRH struggling at 32/4 while chasing a target of 169 runs. The formidable SRH batting lineup faltered under pressure, ultimately collapsing for a mere 86 runs, marking their lowest all-out score in IPL history.

'Test Match Bowling' Impact

In the post-match press conference, Sai highlighted that Siraj and Rabada's ability to consistently hit their lengths has been crucial, attributing this success to the bowling strategy devised by skipper Shubman Gill and coach Ashish Nehra. He stated, "The advantage of having skilled Test match bowlers is evident. Our leadership has guided us on how to approach the powerplay, focusing on hard lengths rather than relying on slower deliveries or yorkers. This approach has made a significant difference this season."

Bowling Stats

Rabada currently stands as the joint-highest wicket-taker this season, claiming 21 wickets in 12 matches with an average of 20.04 and an economy rate of 9.15, achieving best figures of 3/25. Meanwhile, Siraj has also performed admirably, securing 13 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 27.84 and an economy rate of 8.22, with best figures of 2/23.

Match Strategy Discussion

Sai noted that the pitch conditions were 'damp' and conducive to seam movement, leading to discussions in the dressing room about setting a target of around 170 runs. He remarked, "We believed that 170 would be a competitive score if we bowled effectively during the powerplay. Nishant batted aggressively, and both Sai and Washington contributed significantly to our innings."

Sudharsan's Key Contribution

Sai praised Sudharsan's well-calculated half-century, emphasizing his patience at the crease during challenging conditions. He stated, "Sudharsan's innings was crucial; he played intelligently, even if his strike rate wasn't the highest. His performance was vital, especially with the ball seaming, which aided Siraj and Rabada's bowling efforts."

Sudharsan's Impressive Stats

Sudharsan has accumulated 501 runs in 12 innings, boasting an average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 155.10, including one century and five fifties. He ranks as the second-highest run-scorer this season, trailing SRH's Heinrich Klaasen, who has 508 runs at an average of 50.80.

Match Summary: GT vs SRH

In the match, SRH chose to bowl first, and GT faced early setbacks at 26/2. However, Sai Sudharsan (61 off 44 balls) steadied the innings alongside Nishant Sindhu (22 off 14 balls) and later partnered with Washington Sundar (50 off 33 balls) to guide GT to a total of 168/5 in 20 overs. Praful Hinge (2/17) and Sakib Hussain (2/37) were standout bowlers for SRH, while skipper Pat Cummins contributed with 1/20 in four overs.

During SRH's chase, Mohammed Siraj (1/11) made an early breakthrough by dismissing Travis Head for a duck. Kagiso Rabada (3/28) dismantled the top order, leaving SRH at 32/4 within 5.5 overs. Jason Holder (3/20) and Prasidh Krishna (2/23) completed the rout, with SRH's top scorer being Cummins (19). Rabada was named 'Player of the Match' for his exceptional performance.

Current Points Table

With eight victories and four losses, Gujarat Titans remain at the top of the points table with 16 points, while SRH has dropped to third place with seven wins and five losses, totaling 14 points.