In a dominant display of all-round cricket, the Gujarat Titans crushed the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The match, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, saw the Titans post a formidable total of 215 for 5 in their 20 overs, before bowling out the visitors for a mere 133 runs.
Gujarat Titans' Batting Masterclass
Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Titans got off to a flying start. Openers Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha added 67 runs for the first wicket in just 7.3 overs. Gill, in particular, looked in sublime touch, smashing 54 off 33 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes. Saha contributed a quickfire 32 off 19 balls before being dismissed by Umran Malik.
After the openers' departure, captain Hardik Pandya and David Miller took charge. Pandya played a blistering knock of 48 off 28 balls, while Miller remained unbeaten on 45 off 27 deliveries, laced with 4 boundaries and 3 sixes. The late assault from Rahul Tewatia, who scored a rapid 22 off 10 balls, propelled the Titans past the 200-run mark.
For the Sunrisers, Umran Malik was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 2 for 42. However, the rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain the Titans' batsmen, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T. Natarajan proving expensive.
Rabada and Holder Wreak Havoc
Chasing a daunting target of 216, the Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a disastrous start. Kagiso Rabada struck in the very first over, removing the dangerous David Warner for a duck. Jason Holder then joined the party, dismissing Kane Williamson and Manish Pandey in quick succession to leave the Sunrisers reeling at 25 for 3.
The middle order offered little resistance, with only Abdul Samad (31) and Rashid Khan (25) showing some fight. However, Rabada and Holder proved too hot to handle. Rabada finished with impressive figures of 3 for 22 in his four overs, while Holder claimed 3 for 18.
Rashid Khan, playing against his former franchise, also chipped in with two wickets, but the damage was already done. The Sunrisers were bowled out for 133 in 17.5 overs, handing the Titans a comprehensive 82-run victory.
Key Performances
- Kagiso Rabada: 3 wickets for 22 runs
- Jason Holder: 3 wickets for 18 runs
- Shubman Gill: 54 runs off 33 balls
- David Miller: 45* off 27 balls
Impact on Points Table
With this win, the Gujarat Titans have strengthened their position in the IPL 2026 points table, moving into the top three. The Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, have suffered a setback and will need to regroup quickly as the tournament progresses.
The Titans will next face the Chennai Super Kings, while the Sunrisers will look to bounce back against the Mumbai Indians in their upcoming fixtures.
