GT vs SRH 56th IPL Match Highlights saw Gujarat Titans produce a dominant all-round performance to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The win strengthened GT’s position at the top of the IPL 2026 points table, while SRH remained third after suffering a dramatic batting collapse in the chase of 169.
GT vs SRH IPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The IPL 2026 match coverage remained available across multiple television and streaming platforms depending on region-specific broadcasting rights.
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Match Highlights
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field first on what initially appeared to be a surface offering assistance to seam bowlers under lights. The decision looked justified during the opening overs as Gujarat Titans struggled for fluency and lost both Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler inside the powerplay. GT managed only 34 runs for 2 wickets in the first six overs as SRH’s bowlers maintained disciplined lines and prevented easy scoring opportunities.
Praful Hinge delivered an important breakthrough by dismissing both Gill and Buttler, while Pat Cummins kept things tight from one end. Gujarat Titans were under early pressure at 26/2 after 5.1 overs, and the innings lacked momentum during the initial phase. Sai Sudharsan, however, remained composed and focused on rebuilding the innings rather than forcing the pace too early.
Nishant Sindhu provided the first significant shift in momentum for GT. His aggressive 22 off 14 balls relieved pressure during the middle overs and helped the side recover from the cautious powerplay. The partnership between Sudharsan and Sindhu pushed Gujarat beyond the 50-run mark before Cummins broke the stand by dismissing Sindhu for 22.
Sai Sudharsan then anchored the innings through the middle phase with another controlled contribution at the top of the order. He reached his fifty from 38 deliveries and balanced calculated boundary-hitting with strike rotation. His innings of 61 from 44 balls included five fours and two sixes, ensuring GT maintained scoreboard stability despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
The defining partnership of the innings came between Sudharsan and Washington Sundar. Their fourth-wicket stand added 50 runs in just 33 deliveries and completely changed the scoring pattern after GT had crawled through the opening overs. Washington Sundar looked particularly aggressive against the pace bowlers, finding boundaries regularly square of the wicket and through the off side.
Washington Sundar’s half-century proved crucial in lifting Gujarat Titans toward a competitive total. He scored 50 from only 33 deliveries, striking seven fours and a six while maintaining a strike rate above 150. His acceleration during the final six overs allowed GT to move from a potentially below-par position to 168/5, a total that eventually proved far beyond SRH’s reach.
Although SRH had controlled portions of the innings, their inability to contain GT during the later overs shifted pressure heavily toward the chase. Cummins and Hinge were effective, but Eshan Malinga conceded 46 runs in four overs, and SRH’s bowling lost consistency during the decisive middle-to-death overs transition. Gujarat Titans added important late runs through Jason Holder and Rahul Tewatia to finish strongly.
The chase never gained stability for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mohammed Siraj struck immediately by dismissing Travis Head for a duck in the opening over, and Kagiso Rabada followed with a devastating spell that effectively ended the contest inside the powerplay phase. Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Ravichandran Smaran all fell cheaply as SRH collapsed to 32/4 within six overs.
Rabada’s aggressive lengths and ability to attack the stumps exposed SRH’s fragile start under scoreboard pressure. His three wickets came at critical moments and prevented SRH from establishing any partnership during the chase. Gujarat Titans maintained attacking fields throughout the innings, sensing an opportunity to finish the match quickly rather than defend conservatively.
Heinrich Klaasen and Salil Arora attempted a modest recovery, but the required rate and constant wicket pressure left SRH with little room to rebuild properly. Jason Holder then delivered another decisive blow by removing Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy in quick succession. Once SRH slipped to 60/7 in the 11th over, the result became a matter of time.
Pat Cummins briefly counterattacked with 19 off 9 balls, including two sixes, but Gujarat Titans continued to dominate through disciplined bowling changes and relentless pressure. Prasidh Krishna dismissed both Cummins and Salil Arora, while Rashid Khan completed the innings with the final wicket of Praful Hinge. SRH were eventually bowled out for only 86 in 14.5 overs.
The tactical execution from Gujarat Titans stood out across both innings. After surviving difficult early conditions with the bat, they adjusted effectively through partnerships and calculated acceleration. With the ball, GT’s fast bowlers attacked aggressively rather than defending the target. Siraj’s early breakthrough, Rabada’s hostile middle spell, and Holder’s control ensured SRH never settled into the chase.
Toss Winner
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Key Moment
The decisive turning point came during SRH’s disastrous start to the chase when Kagiso Rabada dismissed Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Ravichandran Smaran, reducing Sunrisers Hyderabad to 23/3 inside four overs and completely shifting momentum toward Gujarat Titans.
Star Performer / MVP
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada was the Player of the Match after taking 3/28 in four overs and breaking the backbone of SRH’s chase during the powerplay and middle overs.
Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Summary
Team | Score |
Gujarat Titans | 168/5 (20 overs) |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 86 (14.5 overs) |
Result | Gujarat Titans won by 82 runs |
Player of the Match | Kagiso Rabada |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Heinrich Klaasen – 508 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 21 wickets |
GT vs SRH Playing XI
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Ravichandran Smaran, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
FAQs – Yesterday’s Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 56th Match (May 12, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?
A1: Yesterday (May 12, 2026): 56th Match
Gujarat Titans (168/5 in 20 overs) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (86 in 14.5 overs) by 82 runs at Ahmedabad.
GT: Sai Sudharsan scored 61 while Washington Sundar added 50.
SRH: Pat Cummins top-scored with 19, while Kagiso Rabada starred with the ball for GT.
Result: Gujarat Titans remained first on the IPL 2026 points table, while Sunrisers Hyderabad stayed third.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Kagiso Rabada was named the Player of the Match for his match-winning spell of 3/28 in four overs during Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chase.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Narendra Modi Stadium. Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Titans.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Gujarat Titans, Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 61 runs from 44 balls. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pat Cummins was the leading run-scorer with 19 runs from 9 deliveries.