Gujarat Titans Thrash Sunrisers Hyderabad with Dominant 7-Wicket Win in IPL 2025

Gujarat Titans Thrash Sunrisers Hyderabad with Dominant 7-Wicket Win in IPL 2025 Apr, 25 2025

Gujarat Titans Show Ruthless Chasing Power in Hyderabad

The Gujarat Titans made a loud statement in IPL 2025 as they overpowered Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided showdown at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Hyderabad fans watched as their side’s struggles with the bat translated into a total that always looked under-par—just 152 for 8 in 20 overs. The Titans hunted down the challenge with a clinical response, reaching 153 for 3 in a mere 16.4 overs, leaving 20 balls untouched and underlining their dominance.

SRH’s night began to unravel early. Their top three faltered under sharp bowling and never recovered momentum afterwards. Sai Sudharsan fell cheaply for 5—caught poking at a good-length ball. The Titans’ attack, disciplined rather than spectacular, kept it tight and forced constant pressure. Boundaries were rare, and the middle-overs treated Hyderabad harshly as run-scoring dried up. When they tried to push, wickets tumbled.

Amid the gloom, a slight spark came from Abdul Samad and Rahul Tripathi, but nothing threatened to nudge SRH past the psychological 160 mark. The lack of a set batter at the death meant they finished well below par, leaving fans anxious about what was next as the Titans prepared to chase.

Gill, Sundar, and Rutherford Shine in Titans’ Batting Display

If anyone doubted Gujarat’s batting depth, this chase erased those thoughts. Shubman Gill—usually an opener famed for classical strokeplay—anchored the reply with a crisp 61 off 43 balls. His innings stood out for its balance: nine boundaries, quick running, and a calm head even as wickets fell around him. Gill wasn’t alone for long though. After Jos Buttler’s shock golden duck, the Titans regrouped and pressed the accelerator.

Washington Sundar, typically known for his tidy bowling, flexed his muscles in the middle order. Unleashing a flurry of boundaries and a couple of soaring sixes, Sundar smacked 49 from just 29 balls. Every time SRH nursed hopes of a comeback—maybe a cluster of wickets would trigger nerves—Sundar responded with another crisp shot into the stands or through the infield.

When Sundar finally departed, Gujarat still needed 25 runs. Enter Sherfane Rutherford, who clubbed a brutal 35 off just 16 balls, finishing the game in style. The left-hander carved six boundaries and a long six, ensuring no late-match drama. Every cricket follower knows what it’s like to watch a close chase, but this wasn’t one—Titans kept their foot down and plowed through the target.

  • Shubman Gill: 61 off 43 balls, 9 fours
  • Washington Sundar: 49 off 29 balls, 5 fours, 2 sixes
  • Sherfane Rutherford: 35 off 16 balls, 6 fours, 1 six

Bowling for SRH, Mohammad Shami provided slim hope, dismissing both Sudharsan and Sundar. But without true support from the other end and with so few runs in the bank, his figures felt like statistics rather than a serious threat.

This result gives the Gujarat Titans their second win of the campaign and plenty of reason to feel confident about their form. They showed flexibility, big-match temperament, and the ability to chase under pressure. For the Sunrisers, it’s time to go back to the drawing board and find a spark, especially in their top-order batting. Their bowlers, no matter how skilled, can't win matches defending such slim totals in modern T20 cricket.