NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs to occupy the top position in the Indian Premier League 2026 points table with an impressive all-round show at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.After half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan (61) and Washington Sundar (50) took Gujarat Titans to 168 for seven, Kagiso Rabada (3/28) and Jason Holder (3/20) powered through the SRH batting to set up a fifth straight win for the IPL 2022 champions.
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Matthew Hayden explains GT’s success formula, Rashid’s comeback and bowling firepowerChasing 169, SRH were bowled out for 86 in 14.5 overs and suffered a heavy defeat.Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill was all smiles as he arrived at the post-match presentation. “Teams batting first … we did well. We bowled very well. We knew if we bowled well, we were always going to be in the game. We talked about if we got to somewhere around 160-170, it wasn’t going to be easy for them with our bowling attack,” Shubman said. Shubman also praised Sai Sudharsan’s opening batting. Sudharsan hit a dogged half-century to give Gujarat Titans a solid start. He smashed five fours and two sixes en route to a vital 61 off 44 balls.Apart from Sudharsan, Washington Sundar chipped in with a smooth fifty. Washington’s 33-ball 50 with seven fours and a six was instrumental in adding crucial late runs on a surface that required application from the batters.“The way Sai and Washy batted, we got close to 170 and then the way we played the power game, credit to both our bowlers. It’s all about being consistent and relentless. We’re not a team that plays a certain style and brand and assesses the conditions (and plays accordingly). (On Holder adds balance) he’s such a seasoned fighter who battles us. Great job for us,” Shubman said.Gujarat Titans will take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata next Saturday.
