New Delhi: Gujarat Titans edged Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 points to occupy the top spot in the Indian Premier League 2026 points table with a convincing all-round display at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.After half-centuries from Sai Sudharsen (61) and Washington Sundar (50) took the Gujarat Titans to 168 for seven, Kagiso Rabada (3/28) and Jason Holder (3/20) ran through SRH’s knocks to seal a fifth successive win for the IPL 2022 winners.
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Chasing 169, SRH were bowled out for 86 in 14.5 overs to suffer a heavy defeat.Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill was all smiles as he came to give the presentation after the match. “Teams batting first… worked well for us. We played very well.
We knew that if we played well, we would always be in the game. “We talked about if we get to something like 160-170, it won’t be easy for them with our bowling attack,” said Schoopman. Shubman also praised opening batsman Sai Sudharsen. Sudharsen hit a half-century to give Gujarat Titans a flying start. He smashed five fours and two sixes en route to a vital 61 off 44 balls.Apart from Sudharsan, Washington Sundar shared a fluent fifty.
Washington’s 33-ball 50 with seven fours and a six was effective in adding crucial late runs on the surface that required application from the batsmen.“The way Sai Washi batted, getting us close to 170, and then the way we bowled him in the power play, kudos to both bowlers. It’s all about consistency and ruthlessness. We are not a team that plays a certain style and brand, assesses the conditions (and plays accordingly). (With Holder adding to the balance) he is an experienced bowler. He has been relentless for us, playing four on the trot and he is doing a fantastic job.” “Great job for us,” Schopman said.Gujarat Titans will next take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
