Sunrisers Hyderabad Coach Praises Gujarat Titans' Bowling Prowess
Vettori Commends GT's Bowling Strength
After Sunrisers Hyderabad's defeat against the Gujarat Titans, head coach Daniel Vettori expressed admiration for the Titans' bowling attack, labeling them a 'formidable team.' Following impressive half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar, the Titans posted a score of 168/5. The pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada then dominated the SRH batting lineup, limiting them to a mere 86 runs, marking SRH's largest loss in IPL history by runs and propelling GT to the top of the standings with 16 points.
In the post-match press conference, Vettori acknowledged the challenge posed by GT's five seamers and star spinner Rashid Khan. He remarked, 'GT delivered an exceptional performance, applying significant pressure with their bowling. The opening partnership of Rabada and Siraj was particularly effective. We struggled to get off to a good start, and their bowling was outstanding.' Vettori further noted that GT is capable of scoring high totals, stating, 'They can easily reach scores of 220 or 230 when necessary and have adapted well to challenging bowling conditions.'
Match Overview
In the match, SRH chose to bowl first, and GT initially stumbled to 26/2. However, Sai Sudharsan (61 runs off 44 balls, including five fours and two sixes) stabilized the innings alongside Nishant Sindhu (22 runs off 14 balls). They formed a 38-run partnership, followed by a 60-run collaboration with Washington Sundar (50 runs off 33 balls, featuring seven fours and a six). GT concluded their innings at 168/5, thanks to the contributions from Sudharsan and Sundar. Praful Hinge (2/17 in three overs) and Sakib Hussain (2/37 in four overs) were the standout bowlers for SRH, with skipper Pat Cummins also delivering a solid spell of 1/20 in four overs.
During SRH's chase, Mohammed Siraj (1/11 in three overs) made an early impact by dismissing Travis Head for a duck. Kagiso Rabada (3/28 in four overs) dismantled the top order, taking out Abhishek Sharma (6), Ishan Kishan (11), and Smaran Ravichandran (9), leaving SRH at 32/4 within 5.5 overs. Jason Holder (3/20 in four overs) and Prasidh Krishna (2/23 in three overs) then wrapped up the innings, bowling SRH out for just 86 runs, with Cummins (19) being the highest scorer for SRH. Rabada was named 'Player of the Match' for his exceptional performance during the powerplay.
Current Standings
With eight victories and four losses, Gujarat Titans remain at the top of the table with 16 points, while Sunrisers Hyderabad has fallen to third place with seven wins and five losses, totaling 14 points.