Fri May 02 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Gujarat Titans Aim for Bounce-Back Against Sunrisers Hyderabad in High-Scoring Encounter

**Ahmedabad, India** – The Gujarat Titans (GT) will look to rebound from a surprise loss to the Rajasthan Royals when they face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday, May 2nd, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. A victory is crucial for GT to reclaim their position in the top two. Despite their recent defeat, GT are well-placed for a strong finish to the league stage, but must avoid another collapse.

For SRH, this is a must-win game. They need to win all their remaining matches to stay in contention for the playoffs. While their opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head were highly successful last season (599 runs at a 13+ run rate per over), their performance this year has dipped significantly (316 runs at a 10.89 run rate per over). They face a GT team whose own openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, have been in excellent form (541 runs at an average of over 60, although at a slower run rate).

GT hold a dominant head-to-head record against SRH, winning 3 out of 5 previous encounters (one match was rained out). SRH currently sits ninth in the IPL 2025 standings (3 wins, 6 losses), while GT are in fourth place (6 wins, 3 losses).

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is expected to be a high-scoring one. It’s generally considered a good batting wicket, offering some initial assistance to pace bowlers and grip for spinners. The type of soil (black, red, or a mix) will influence the pitch’s behavior. Historically, scores of 180-190 on black soil and 210-220 on red soil are considered par. Five out of eight innings at the stadium have seen scores exceeding 200, with teams batting first winning three out of four matches.

The weather forecast for Ahmedabad on May 2nd predicts clear skies, with a minimum temperature of 26°C and a maximum of 42°C. The probability of rain is negligible.

All signs point to a high-scoring match between GT and SRH, with both teams needing a win for different reasons. The stage is set for an exciting encounter under clear skies.

**(Note: The final paragraph about the situation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been removed as it is unrelated to the Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad cricket match.)**

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