The 56th match of IPL 2026 at Ahmedabad turned into a one-sided demolition as Gujarat Titans complet...
GT vs SRH, IPL 2026, 12th May : Gujarat Titans Crush Sunrisers Hyderabad and stormed to the top of the points table .
The 56th match of IPL 2026 at Ahmedabad turned into a one-sided demolition as Gujarat Titans completely outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad with both bat and ball.After posting a competitive 168/5, Gujarat’s bowling attack tore through Sunrisers Hyderabad, bundling them out for just 86 in 14.5 overs to register a massive 82-run victory.
Gujarat Titans had a shaky start after losing captain Shubman Gill early for just 5, followed by Jos Buttler’s cheap dismissal.
At 26/2, pressure was building, but Sai Sudharsan once again showed his class.
The elegant left-hander anchored the innings beautifully with a composed 61 off 44 balls, mixing smart rotation with timely boundaries. Nishant Sindhu added a brisk 22, while Washington Sundar played a crucial counterattacking knock.
Washington smashed 50 off 33 balls with seven fours and a six, giving Gujarat the momentum needed in the middle overs. Late finishing touches from Jason Holder and Rahul Tewatia pushed GT to a respectable and fighting total.
Gujarat Titans: 168/5 in 20 overs
Top Performers – GT
Sai Sudharsan – 61 (44)
Washington Sundar – 50 (33)
Nishant Sindhu – 22 (14)
Best SRH Bowlers
Praful Hinge: 2/17
Sakib Hussain: 2/37
Pat Cummins: 1/20
Sunrisers Hyderabad Collapse Under Pressure
Chasing 169, SRH never looked in the contest.
Disaster struck immediately when Travis Head departed for a duck in the first over. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan soon followed, leaving Hyderabad in deep trouble.
The middle order failed to recover.
Ravichandran Smaran, Heinrich Klaasen, and Nitish Kumar Reddy all struggled against Gujarat’s relentless bowling attack. David Miller’s sharp fielding support and disciplined bowling kept increasing the pressure.
Pat Cummins tried to fight back with a quick 19 off 9, but it was far too little.
Sunrisers were eventually bowled out for just 86.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 86 all out in 14.5 overs
Gujarat’s Bowling Masterclass
This was a complete team bowling performance.
Kagiso Rabada destroyed the top order, Jason Holder ripped through the middle, while Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna maintained relentless pressure.
Bowling Figures
Kagiso Rabada: 3/28
Jason Holder: 3/20
Prasidh Krishna: 2/23
Mohammed Siraj: 1/11
Rashid Khan: 1/3
Turning Point of the Match
The turning point came in the powerplay.
Losing Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan early completely shattered SRH’s chase. From there, Gujarat never allowed any partnership to settle.
Holder’s double strike in the middle overs finished whatever hope remained.
Player of the Match
Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans)
His calm and mature 61 on a pitch where batting wasn’t straightforward laid the foundation for Gujarat’s dominant victory.
Match Summary
Gujarat Titans: 168/5 (20 overs)
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 86 all out (14.5 overs)
Gujarat Titans won by 82 runs
Final Verdict
This was total domination from Gujarat Titans.
A balanced batting effort gave them a defendable score, but their bowling attack transformed the game into a rout.
For Sunrisers Hyderabad, this was a night to forget—poor batting decisions, lack of partnerships, and no resistance against a ruthless GT bowling unit.
Ahmedabad witnessed one of the most commanding wins of IPL 2026.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>for video https://youtu.be/A3E1ITXQeWA</p>
Author: System Administrator