Mohammed Siraj Shines in IPL 2025 Match Against SunRisers Hyderabad

Mohammed Siraj's Spectacular Catch Highlights GT's Victory

In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter on May 2, Mohammed Siraj, the pacer for Gujarat Titans (GT), made a significant impact against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He executed a remarkable low catch to dismiss Abhishek Sharma, who was performing exceptionally well with a score of 74 runs off 41 balls, including six sixes and four fours.

The pivotal moment in SRH's innings occurred during the 15th over bowled by Ishant Sharma. Abhishek attempted a pull shot on a short delivery but misjudged it, resulting in the ball edging towards the leg side. Siraj dashed in from mid-wicket to take a stunning catch.

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Gujarat Titans batted first, amassing a total of 224 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Captain Shubman Gill was the standout performer, scoring 76 runs off just 38 deliveries, featuring 10 boundaries and 2 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 200.

Sai Sudharsan provided solid support with a brisk 48 runs off 23 balls, while Jos Buttler contributed with an explosive 64 runs from 37 balls, striking at 172.97 with four sixes and three fours. Washington Sundar added a useful 21 runs off 16 balls.

For SRH, Jaydev Unadkat was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 35 runs in his four overs. Pat Cummins and Zeeshan Ansari each took a wicket as well.

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As the match progressed, SRH found themselves struggling at 157 for 6 after 17.4 overs. Abhishek was the only batsman showing control, while Travis Head managed 20 runs off 16 balls, and Heinrich Klaasen added 23 runs from 18 balls. This defeat eliminated SRH from contention for the IPL 2025 playoffs, while GT moved closer to securing the top position in the points table.