In one of the crucial matchups of IPL 2026, the hosts Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be clashing in the 56th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat on Tuesday, 12th May. While GT aims to extend its winning streak to five matches, SRH will be aiming to regain its top spot. However, a win for any team here will take them to the top spot.
The Gujarat Titans are on a winning roll, winning their previous four matches in the tournament before heading into this game. They are playing really good cricket, especially at their home ground in Ahmedabad. They defeated the Rajasthan Royals in their previous match by a big margin of 77 runs. While batting first, GT posted a mammoth score of 229 for 4 in their 20 overs, thanks to the brilliant half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan (55) and Shubman Gill (84). Washington Sundar also played well with the bat, scoring 37 runs off just 20 deliveries. In bowling, GT bowlers were all over RR, restricting them to just 152 runs. Jason Holder grabbed three wickets, and Rashid Khan took four. The Titans are currently placed third in the points table with 14 points.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad's form has been brilliant; they are currently sitting in the second spot with 14 points in their 11 matches. They have a stellar form on their back, winning four out of their last five matches. They are coming into this match after beating the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs. While batting first, SRH posted a massive total of 235 runs in their 20 overs, thanks to the brilliant half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. In reply, PBKS could only manage to reach 202 runs in their 20 overs. Pat Cummins and Shivang Kumar were the best bowlers, taking two wickets each in their spell.
| GT vs SRH IPL Match Details | |
| Match | GT vs SRH 56th T20 IPL Match |
| Date and Time | Tuesday, May 12th; 7:30 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV- Star Sports Network, Live Stream- JioHotstar |
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch provides a flat surface, helping all the explosive powers of the T20 batters to score big runs. The surface enables batters to play their shots because it delivers strong pace and bounce, while fast bowlers can expect some assistance from the new ball during the initial stages of the match. The last match at this venue also saw high scores from both teams. The average first-inning total at this venue is expected to be 185.
The weather is expected to remain humid and partly cloudy, with no rain predicted during the game. Although this is an evening game, the surroundings might feel a high percentage of humidity around. The temperatures are likely to hover around 26-32 °C.
| GT vs SRH head-to-head (in T20s) | |
| Match Played | 7 |
| Won by Gujarat Titans | 5 |
| Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
(Impact Players - Kumar Kushagra, Sai Kishore, Manav Suthar, Jayant Yadav)
(Impact Players - Krains Fuletra, Harsh Dubey, Gerald Coetzee, Zeeshan Ansari)
Both teams are in solid form, having a formidable squad with in-form players for this clash. While the Sunrisers Hyderabad are sitting in the second spot, the GT are in the third spot. The hosts will be coming into this game after winning their previous four matches. In the last five head-to-head games between these two teams, SRH has failed to win a single contest. Considering the previous track records and stats, the Titans are expected to win this match.
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