Match Details:
- Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Date: 6th April 2025
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioCinema
Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known for being batting-friendly, with high-scoring games often taking place. The average score at this venue is 196 runs, and teams chasing tend to have an advantage. However, as the match progresses, the surface can slow down slightly, offering some help to bowlers, especially pacers. Expect a match where the batters dominate in the powerplay, while bowlers might find some assistance in the later stages.
- Batting-friendly surface: 70% batting pitch
- Pace vs. spin advantage: 70% pace, 30% spin
- Average first innings score: ~196 runs
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: Around 32°C
- Humidity: ~19%
- Conditions: Clear skies, ideal for cricket
No weather-related interruptions are expected.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Aiden Markram
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Abdul Samad
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Jaydev Unadkat
- T Natarajan (Impact Player)
- Mayank Markande
Bench: Mayank Agarwal, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Umran Malik
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Sai Sudharsan
- David Miller
- Shahrukh Khan
- Matthew Wade (wk)
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Umesh Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Kartik Tyagi
- Noor Ahmad (Impact Player)
Bench: Kane Williamson, Wriddhiman Saha, Vijay Shankar, Azmatullah Omarzai
Top Player Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Team
Batting Picks
- Travis Head (SRH): One of the top run-scorers this season with 533 runs at an average of 53.30 and a strike rate of 201.89.
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): Gujarat’s most consistent batter, scoring 527 runs this season at a 47.91 average.
- Shubman Gill (GT): Scored 426 runs, leading GT from the front.
Bowling Picks
- Pat Cummins (SRH): Captain and key pacer, with 14 wickets this season.
- Rashid Khan (GT): Can contribute with both bat and ball.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain Choices: Travis Head, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan
- Vice-Captain Choices: Abhishek Sharma, Rashid Khan, Pat Cummins
Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestions
Team 1
Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan
All-Rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan
- Captain: Travis Head
- Vice-Captain: Sai Sudharsan
Team 2
Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan
All-Rounders: Shahrukh Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins, Rashid Khan, T Natarajan
- Captain: Abhishek Sharma
- Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Both teams have strong lineups, but Sunrisers Hyderabad appear to have a slight edge due to their solid form, home advantage, and a strong batting lineup. However, Gujarat Titans’ bowling attack, led by Rashid Khan and Mohit Sharma, could pose a challenge.
Predicted Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Final Thoughts
This match promises to be an exciting contest between two competitive teams. While the pitch favors batters, bowlers who can adapt will also play a crucial role. Fantasy players should focus on in-form batters like Travis Head and Sai Sudharsan while picking death-over specialists like Pat Cummins and T Natarajan for crucial breakthroughs.
