Sunrisers Hyderabad's Bowlers Shine Against Gujarat Titans in IPL Clash

In a gripping IPL 2026 encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowlers showcased their skills, limiting Gujarat Titans to 168 runs. Key performances from Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge were instrumental in dismantling GT's batting order. Despite a brief recovery led by Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar, SRH's disciplined bowling proved too strong. The match highlighted SRH's powerplay dominance and strategic bowling, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 12, 2026, 22:12 IST

Strong Bowling Performance by SRH

In a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) match held in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowlers, including Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, and captain Pat Cummins, effectively limited the Gujarat Titans (GT) to a score of 168 runs for 5 wickets. Hussain and Hinge each took two wickets, while Cummins contributed with a vital wicket, ensuring GT's batting lineup faced significant challenges.

SRH's Dominance in the Powerplay

Gujarat Titans began their innings with Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill as openers. However, SRH's early breakthroughs saw Praful Hinge dismiss Gill for a mere 5 runs, paving the way for Jos Buttler to join the action. Hinge continued to apply pressure, claiming Buttler's wicket for just 7 runs in the final over of the powerplay, leaving GT in a precarious position with a score of 34 for 2, marking their lowest powerplay total this season.

GT's Recovery Efforts

Nishant Sindhu entered the game positively, hitting a six right after the powerplay against Nitish Kumar Reddy. However, his innings was cut short in the 10th over when SRH's captain Pat Cummins dismissed him, bringing Washington Sundar to the crease. Together, Sudharsan and Sundar worked to stabilize the innings, forming a vital partnership and scoring boundaries to regain momentum.

Hussain's Key Contributions

Sakib Hussain played a pivotal role in breaking the partnership by dismissing Sai Sudharsan, who scored 61 runs. Sundar then hit 18 runs in the 19th over, including two fours and a six, helping GT surpass the 150-run mark. However, Hussain made a significant impact in the final over by taking Sundar's wicket right after he reached his half-century, ultimately restricting the Gujarat Titans to 168 runs for 5 wickets.