IPL 2025 Match 18 SRH vs GT Match Report: Gujarat Titans (GT) extended their winning streak in the TATA IPL 2025 with a dominant 7-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 18. The match highlighted GT’s all-round prowess, as Mohd. Siraj delivered a fiery spell with the ball, while Shubman Gill played a composed knock of fifty, propelling the team to second place on the points table.

Siraj’s Sensational Spell Sets the Tone

After winning the toss and opting to bowl, GT started strong with Siraj steaming in. He made an immediate impact by dismissing Travis Head in the very first over. Head’s attempted aggression backfired as he found the fielder at mid-wicket.

Siraj then etched his name in IPL history by completing his 100th wicket, removing Abhishek Sharma with a sharp delivery. He ended his spell with career-best figures of 4/17 from 4 overs, a performance that earned him the Player of the Match award.

GT’s bowling attack was relentless, not allowing SRH to settle. Siraj’s opening burst saw SRH struggling at 45/2 by the end of the powerplay.

Middle-Order Fightback From Klaasen and Reddy

After early blows, Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy attempted a rebuild. Klaasen took on the spinners with some attacking shots, and the duo added 50 crucial runs together.

However, Sai Kishore turned the tide again by dismissing Klaasen with a stump-rattler. He later got Reddy as well, who tried to accelerate but found the deep fielder. The left-arm spinner finished with impressive figures of 2/24.

With wickets tumbling, SRH only managed 152/8 in their 20 overs. A late cameo by Pat Cummins and Mohd. Shami, who scored 17 runs in the final over, provided a slight boost to the total.

SRH Strike Early in Defense

Chasing 153, GT were jolted early as Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler departed cheaply. Cummins and Shami were on point, reducing GT to 17/2 in the fourth over.

That’s when Shubman Gill took control. He launched a counter-attack, hitting boundaries to release the pressure. Joining him was debutant Washington Sundar, who made an instant impact.

Gill and Washington Build the Winning Stand

Washington was in no mood to settle. He smashed two sixes and two boundaries in the powerplay, propelling GT to 48/2 in just six overs. Together with Gill, he kept the scoreboard ticking and punished any loose deliveries.

Gill, ever composed, brought up his fifty with a crisp drive through the covers. Washington missed out on his half-century, falling for a brilliant 49 off 29 balls, but by then the game was firmly in GT’s grasp.

Rutherford Seals It in Style

With only a few runs to go, Sherfane Rutherford came in and added fireworks of his own. His 35 off just 16 balls* included powerful hits and stylish shots, helping GT cross the finish line in just 16.4 overs with 20 balls to spare.

Match Summary

• SRH: 152/8 (20 overs)
• GT: 156/3 (16.4 overs)
• Result: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
• Player of the Match: Mohd. Siraj – 4/17

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What’s Next?

• Gujarat Titans will play Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday, April 9.
• Sunrisers Hyderabad will host Punjab Kings on Saturday, April 12.

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