SRH lost to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 match© BCCI
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins said that Gujarat Titans’ pacers were tough to bat against following their crushing seven-wicket loss within the IPL 2025 fixture at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday. Put in to bat first, Hyderabad were restricted to 152/8 in 20 overs as Mohammed Siraj bagged career-best IPL figures of 4-17 while Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan clinched two scalps apiece. For Hyderabad, Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with a knock of 31 runs while Cummins contributed a nine-ball 22 not out including three fours and a six to take the side over the 150-run mark.
“Was a bit skinny, however the Hyderabad wicket is a bit tough. Just a few early wickets and you might be in the sport. It didn’t spin much, there was a bit of dew around, but they batted rather well. Their pace bowling was tough to play against today,” said Cummins within the post-match presentation.
In reply, Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 61 together with Washing Sundar’s 49 and Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire 35 not out steered them to a dominating win with 20 balls to spare.
Making his debut for Gujarat Titans, Sundar was pleased with the chance given by the franchise and expressed satisfaction along with his contribution with the bat.
“It is best of you calling all of the adjectives. Skipper told me to bat as deep as possible and wanted to complete the sport for my team. This has been the trend in Hyderabad in the previous few years, the wicket gets a bit of higher so easier to chase 160-170. I used to be aware of it and it helped me. Coach asked me to go in at 4 especially after we lost a few wickets within the early overs, rare opportunity for me and I loved my time in the center,” he said after the match.
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