Commentary
23:22 (IST) Apr 06
That wraps up the final game of the week, with Gujarat Titans putting on a dominant display to outclass Sunrisers Hyderabad and cap off yet another thrilling week in the Indian Premier League. As we turn the page, a blockbuster clash awaits to kick off the new week, as Mumbai Indians gear up to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 7th, Monday. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but be sure to tune in early for all the pre-match buildup. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
23:21 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammed Siraj, the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding bowling figures of 4/17. Siraj expressed his joy playing in his hometown with his family watching from the stands. He said that his recent break has helped him improve his fitness and mental approach, allowing him to stay in the present. Siraj opened up about his struggles with a recent slump, but he made a conscious decision to keep working hard and use the break from cricket to recharge and regroup himself. He also shared that being dropped from the national team for a major ICC event was a significant setback, but he maintained his faith and kept his focus on improving, which ultimately is paying off.
23:20 (IST) Apr 06
The skipper of Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill, says that bowlers are game-changers and especially in this T20 format, the bowlers win matches. Adds that he played good cricketing shots and that the chat between him and Sundar was to have good intent and play their shots. Mentions that Washington was about to play in the match against Mumbai Indians, but they brought in an extra bowler with the impact player rule, but he is a fantastic player and has shown us today. Further says that it was all about forming a good partnership of 30-40 runs there and to make this chase cut short. Tells that Siraj brings a different energy in the field, and he is a guy you want in your team every time you play.
23:06 (IST) Apr 06
It’s time for the Presentation Ceremony …
23:05 (IST) Apr 06
Washington Sundar shared his thoughts on his recent performance, crediting his captain’s advice to keep things simple for his success. He noted that the wicket tends to improve in the second innings, making it easier to chase as the ball comes onto the bat better under the lights. Sundar also expressed his enjoyment of spending time with the bat in the middle.
23:08 (IST) Apr 06
The skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pat Cummins, says that it wasn’t a traditional wicket, which used to be here, and it was very tough to get fluency on this wicket, and thus, it was difficult to bat on. Adds that they didn’t get as much spin as they would have thought, and the batters of Gujarat batted really well. Mentions that there was a toss-up between Simarjeet Singh and Rahul Chahar, but as they looked at the end of the first inning, batting was harder against pacers, and thus, they brought in Simarjeet.
23:02 (IST) Apr 06
Earlier in the game, after being put into bat, Sunrisers Hyderabad once again struggled at the top, losing their top three wickets cheaply and failing to gain early momentum. However, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen took charge, steadying the innings with a crucial 50-run stand before both departed in quick succession, triggering another collapse. Just when it seemed SRH would fall flat, a spirited late cameo from skipper Pat Cummins and Aniket Verma helped them push past the 150-run mark. On the bowling front, Gujarat Titans were exceptional, with Mohammed Siraj leading the charge with a brilliant four-wicket haul, while Sai Kishore and Prasidh Krishna’s crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs ensured SRH never got out of trouble.
23:01 (IST) Apr 06
Sunrisers Hyderabad are now left searching for answers, with their struggles continuing as their batting woes remain a recurring theme. Their inconsistency with the bat has put them under pressure time and again, and to make matters worse, their bowling hasn’t provided the necessary support either. While Pat Cummins and Mohammad Shami fought hard with the ball, the rest of the attack failed to create any real impact. The conditions also seemed to ease out a bit, making their job even tougher. With four consecutive losses, SRH will have to reassess their approach and make some urgent changes before they find themselves too far behind in the race.
22:59 (IST) Apr 06
With Shubman Gill anchoring the innings at the other end, the pair stitched together a crucial 90-run stand, taking the game away from Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sundar fell agonizingly short of a half-century, but Gill remained rock solid, ensuring there were no further hiccups and got past his 50. Sherfane Rutherford then provided the finishing touches, taking apart Abhishek Sharma to wrap up the chase in style.
22:58 (IST) Apr 06
What initially looked like a tricky chase after the early dismissals of Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler quickly turned into a walk in the park, thanks to a breathtaking counterattack from Washington Sundar. Making his debut for Gujarat Titans, Sundar wasted no time in shifting the momentum, unleashing a flurry of boundaries that not only took the pressure off but also broke the back of the chase.
22:57 (IST) Apr 06
As clinical as it gets! Gujarat Titans make it three wins in a row, handing Sunrisers Hyderabad their fourth consecutive defeat with a commanding 7-wicket victory with 20 balls to spare.
22:56 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, 1 run.GILL FINISHES OFF WITH A SINGLE! Good length around the pads, Shubman Gill tucks this to deep square for a single to wrap this up. Gujarat Titans have dominated Sunrisers Hyderabad and won this by 7 wickets and 20 balls to spare.
22:55 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Fuller on middle and leg, Sherfane Rutherford drills this to long on for one.
22:54 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! Delicately cut away for four more. Good length around off, Sherfane Rutherford plays this late, opens the face of his bat and guides this past backward point to his right for four.
22:54 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Sherfane Rutherford, Six!SIX! GT has made a mockery of this total. Good length around middle and leg, Sherfane Rutherford clears his front leg and smokes this out of the park towards mid-wicket for a huge six.
23:08 (IST) Apr 06
STRATEGIC BREAK! Gujarat Titans just need 12 runs off the last four overs, which shows their dominance in this game. They have played well in all three departments and are on the verge of getting a third-straight win, and that too with a big margin that will boost their net run rate as well. The skipper, Shubman Gill, has led this chase, and he is still at the crease. There is nothing much to say about Sunrisers Hyderabad here as they have leaked runs while they didn’t have much to play with and now are staring down the barrel. They definitely will have to rethink their approach, going back. The skipper, Pat Cummins, brings himself into the attack now.
22:50 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Fuller on the pads, Sherfane Rutherford flicks this away for one more.
22:49 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Pushed through on off, Gill pushes this through cover for one.
22:49 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! BOUNDARIES GALORE! Tossed up around off, Shubman Gill prods in front and lofts this over cover for yet another boundary.
22:48 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! CRUISE CONTROL FROM GILL! Tossed up around off, Shubman Gill takes a long stride out in front and sweeps this through square leg for four.
22:48 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, No run.Full and on off, Shubman Gill blocks it out.
22:47 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Floated on off, Sherfane Rutherford nudges this towards mid-wicket for one.
22:47 (IST) Apr 06
18 off this Abhishek Sharma over and GT have a foot and a half past the finish line. Zeeshan Ansari comes back into the attack.
22:45 (IST) Apr 06
Abhishek Sharma to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Full, on off, Sherfane Rutherford drives it to deep cover for a single. 18 runs off the over and Sunrisers Hyderabad need just 23 more runs to win off 30 balls.
22:45 (IST) Apr 06
Abhishek Sharma to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.One good ball this over! Sliding through, nice and full, just outside off, Sherfane Rutherford fails to cut and the ball goes back to the keeper and gets deflected back onto the stumps off the pads.
22:44 (IST) Apr 06
Abhishek Sharma to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! An over to forget for Abhishek Sharma so far! Tossed up, way outside off, asking to be hit. Sherfane Rutherford reaches out and cuts it past backward point for another boundary.
22:44 (IST) Apr 06
Abhishek Sharma to Sherfane Rutherford, Wide!WIDE! Coming on with the arm, full and outside off.
22:44 (IST) Apr 06
Abhishek Sharma to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! A gamble that is turning out to be anything but right for Pat Cummins and Sunrisers Hyderabad! Full, on middle and leg, Sherfane Rutherford swings across and beats deep mid-wicket to his right for four more.
22:43 (IST) Apr 06
Abhishek Sharma to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! Sheer power on this one! Full and on off, Rutherford slaps it over covers again for back-to-back boundaries.
22:43 (IST) Apr 06
Abhishek Sharma to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! Hostile welcome into the attack for Abhishek Sharma! He gives the ball a lot of air and keeps it full, on off, Sherfane Rutherford lifts it over cover for a boundary.
22:43 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins introduces Abhishek Sharma into the attack. A matchup for the left-handed Sherfane Rutherford. Is it a sign of SRH giving up on this contest? We will get to know soon.
22:42 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Sherfane Rutherford, 1 run.Very lucky to have gotten some bat on it. A yorker, fired in right at the toes, in front of the stumps, Sherfane Rutherford just about manages to dig it off the cue end towards deep third for a single.
22:41 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.Nails the yorker at the stumps, Rutherford digs it out well but straight to point.
22:40 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.Angling in, on a back of a length, Sherfane Rutherford taps it back to the bowler.
22:39 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Sherfane Rutherford, Four!FOUR! Not in total control, but Sherfane Rutherford and Gujarat Titans will not mind it one bit. Short of a length, over middle, Rutherford pulls but is a bit late on the shot. Gets a top edge that flies over the keeper for a boundary.
22:38 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Sherfane Rutherford, Wide!WIDE! A bit too short and outside off.
22:38 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Sherfane Rutherford, No run.Good length, outside off, Sherfane Rutherford pushes it to point.
22:37 (IST) Apr 06
Who walks out next? It will be the Impact substitute, Sherfane Rutherford. He comes in for Ishant Sharma.
22:36 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Washington Sundar, OUT! c Aniket Verma b Mohammad Shami.OUT! CAUGHT! Washington Sundar falls one run short of a well-deserved half-century, but he has done his bit to bail his side out of early trouble and set this chase up beautifully. Mohammad Shami gives Sunrisers Hyderabad a big wicket and they will be hoping this to be the one that could change some fortunes for them. Short one and on off, Washington Sundar arches his back and slices it well but in front of deep point. Aniket Verma charges in and dives ahead to take a fine catch. The third umpire is summoned to check if it was taken cleanly, and after watching multiple angles, he deems that the fingers were under the ball. Was a very tricky decision to make and Gujarat Titans are unhappy with that call.
22:44 (IST) Apr 06
Is this a clean catch from Aniket Verma? Washington Sundar cuts one, and it goes towards the direction of Aniket Verma at deep point. Verma charges in and puts in a forward dive before grabbing it. The TV umpire is called into action from the on-field umpires. The Third umpire feels that Aniket had fingers underneath the ball, and he gives Sundar OUT.
22:32 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Very full, at the stumps, Sundar drives it to long on and takes a single.
22:32 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Tossed up, on off, Gill knocks it down to long on for one.
22:31 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, No run.Full, on middle, Shubman Gill tucks it to mid-wicket.
22:31 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR AND FIFTY FOR GILL! What a knock from the skipper, who is leading right from the front. Found the tempo perfectly and has his side well on track to gun this total down now. Short and on off, Shubman Gill cuts it to the left of deep point. The fielder makes a fumble and lets the ball go through his hands for a boundary.
22:30 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Much fuller, on off, Washington Sundar lunges and drives it to long off for a single.
22:29 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Zeeshan comes back into the attack and keeps it nice and full, on off, Gill works it through covers for one.
22:28 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Washington Sundar, Four!FOUR! Top shot! Jaydev Unadkat becomes a bit too predictable as he goes short and on off, Washington Sundar moves across and pulls it behind square on the leg side for a boundary. Makes sure to keep it all along the turf.
22:27 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Washington Sundar, No run.Fuller than a length, on off, Sundar knocks it to point.
22:27 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Back of a length, on middle, Shubman Gill stays rooted in the crease and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
22:26 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Goes short again, on off, Sundar shuffles a bit and rolls his wrists over the ball to keep the pull all along the ground to mid-wicket for one.
22:25 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Full, on off, Gill punches it to deep cover for one.
22:25 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Back of a length, over the stumps, Sundar makes room and thumps it to deep cover for a single.
22:24 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat (1-0-8-0) replaces Zeeshan Ansari.
22:25 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! All class! Fuller and on off, Gill presses ahead and times his drive to bits of perfection threading it through the gap between cover and mid off.
22:22 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Goes full and on off, Washington Sundar pushes it to mid off and steals a single. Had Jaydev Unadkat hit the stumps at the bowling end, Sundar would’ve been gone for all money.
22:22 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Washington Sundar, No run.Switches to around the wicket to the left-hander and keeps it on a good length, on off, Sundar drives it well but to cover.
22:21 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Fuller than a length, around off, Shubman Gill knocks it through covers for one.
22:20 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, No run.Angling into middle and off, on a length, Gill punches it to mid off.
22:19 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins to Shubman Gill, 2 runs.Comes from over the wicket and hits the deck, on a length, around off, Gill taps it past point and picks up two runs.
22:20 (IST) Apr 06
Pat Cummins (2-0-6-1) replaces Kamindu Mendis.
22:18 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Pushed through on the pads, Shubman Gill tucks this through square leg for one.
22:18 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Goes away from the left-hander, Washington Sundar rocks back and pushes this towards cover for one.
22:17 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Washington Sundar, 2 runs.Floated around off, Washington Sundar gently nudges this through mid-wicket and scampers back for two.
22:16 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Fuller around off, Shubman Gill drives this to long off for one.
22:16 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, No run.Too full, right underneath the bat. Gill jams this out on off.
22:15 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Tossed up on off, Washington Sundar lofts this to long on for one.
22:14 (IST) Apr 06
Kamindu Mendis to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Pushed through on the pads, Washington Sundar tucks this through mid-wicket for one.
22:14 (IST) Apr 06
Kamindu Mendis to Washington Sundar, Four!FOUR! Mendis bowls right-handed to Sundar and flights this around off, Washington Sundar strides out in front and lofts this over cover for a boundary.
22:13 (IST) Apr 06
Kamindu Mendis to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Full and on leg, Gill nudges this through mid-wicket for one more.
22:12 (IST) Apr 06
Kamindu Mendis to Shubman Gill, 2 runs.Fuller on the pads, Shubman Gill tucks this through mid-wicket and calls for two straightaway. Makes it with ease.
22:12 (IST) Apr 06
Kamindu Mendis to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! Short of a length around the pads, Shubman Gill stands his ground and just hits this past the vacant backwards square leg region for a boundary.
22:11 (IST) Apr 06
Kamindu Mendis to Shubman Gill, No run.Fuller on off, Shubman Gill pushes this towards the fieldder on off.
22:11 (IST) Apr 06
Kamindu Mendis comes into the attack now.
22:10 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Fuller on the pads, Gill drills this through mid on for one to close the over. The home side needs to see the back of at least one of these two as Gill and Sundar are making it look like a walk in the park.
22:10 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Nagging length, around off, Washington Sundar goes back and pushes it towards cover and runs off for a quick single. The fielder is quick there to make a throw to the keeper but Gill makes it there in time.
22:10 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Washington Sundar, No run.A googly, full and just outside off, Washington Sundar comes forward and looks to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
22:09 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Full and wide outside off, Gill pushes this to sweeper cover for one.
22:09 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! One hand off the handle but still threads this past the tiny gap between backward point and short third for four does Shubman Gill.
22:08 (IST) Apr 06
Zeeshan Ansari to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Floated around off, Washington Sundar backs away and punches this past cover for one.
22:11 (IST) Apr 06
STRATEGIC BREAK! The inning of the Gujarat Titans has come on the track because of the last over the Powerplay, where Washington Sundar hit a few boundaries. Though they lost a couple of early wickets, they have their skipper at the crease, and these two can cruise this chase. Whereas, Sunrisers Hyderabad need more wickets here and a game plan for sure to negotiate this counter-attack from Sundar as they don’t have many runs in their kitty. Let’s see how the middle phase turns out as Zeeshan Ansari comes into the attack.
22:04 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Good length around off, Sundar dabs this towards the off side and takes one.
22:03 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Shubman Gill, 1 run.On a length on off, Shubman Gill pushes this gently in front of Pat Cummins at mid off and sneaks one.
22:02 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Good length around leg, Washington Sundar flicks this through mid-wicket for one.
22:02 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Washington Sundar, Four!FOUR! Is this the same surface where the SRH batters struggled? Washington Sundar is absolutely nailing everything right out of the middle of his bat. Good length around the pads, Washington Sundar flicks this through square leg and finds the fence for four.
22:02 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Hits the hard length around leg, Shubman Gill rolls this through mid on for one.
22:00 (IST) Apr 06
Jaydev Unadkat to Shubman Gill, No run.On a length around off, Shubman Gill pushes this back to the bowler.
22:00 (IST) Apr 06
Double Change? Yes, Jaydev Unadkat comes into the attack.
22:00 (IST) Apr 06
Simarjeet Singh to Washington Sundar, Six!SIX! Ends the over with another biggie and Washington Sundar has smoked 20 off this Simarjeet Singh over. Gujarat Titans will be much pleased with the scoreboard reflecting 48 for 2 after the first six. Short-pitched, drifting down leg. Washington Sundar just helps this with a hook towards the fine leg region and sees the ball sail over the fence for six more.
21:58 (IST) Apr 06
Simarjeet Singh to Washington Sundar, No run.Comes round the wicket, bowls it short-pitched, on off. Washington Sundar blocks it out.
21:57 (IST) Apr 06
Simarjeet Singh to Washington Sundar, Six!SIX! Sundar has come out with a plan and he is dismantling Simarjeet Singh. Good length on the pads, Washington Sundar moves in and ramps this all the way over the fence towards fine leg for the first six of the GT innings.
21:57 (IST) Apr 06
Simarjeet Singh to Washington Sundar, No run.Back of a length around off this time, Washington Sundar defends this out.
21:56 (IST) Apr 06
Simarjeet Singh to Washington Sundar, Four!FOUR! Same result but a better-looking stroke this time from Washington Sundar. Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Washington Sundar swivels and pulls this over mid-wicket for yet another boundary.
21:55 (IST) Apr 06
Simarjeet Singh to Washington Sundar, Four!FOUR! Simarjeet Singh is greeted with a boundary from the bat of Washington Sundar. Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Washington Sundar stands still and pulls this over mid-wicket for a boundary.
21:55 (IST) Apr 06
Simarjeet Singh comes in as the first bowling change for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
21:54 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Shubman Gill! Shami drags his length but bowls it on the pads this time, Gill waits for it and flicks it towards deep square leg for another boundary. 11 runs off it.
21:53 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Shubman Gill, Four!FOUR! TOP SHOT! Shami overpitches it, right in the slot, around middle, Shubman Gill leans on a bit and whips it over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.
21:52 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Nagging length, on the fourth stump, Washington Sundar opens bat face and runs it down to deep third for a single.
21:52 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Shubman Gill, 1 run.Good length but on the pads, Gill nudges it towards mid on and gets a single there.
21:51 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Shubman Gill, No run.Full and around off, Shubman Gill flicks it to mid on off the front foot.
21:50 (IST) Apr 06
Mohammad Shami to Washington Sundar, 1 run.Hard length and outside off, Washington Sundar punches it and beats the backward point fielder to his right for a single.
