Gujarat Titans dominated every department at the Narendra Modi Stadium, crushing Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in Match 56 of IPL 2026 on May 12.
A disciplined batting effort led by half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar set a target of 169, which proved to be far beyond SRH’s reach. The Titans’ pace battery, spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada, decimated the SRH lineup to bundle them out for just 86, the lowest total of the season.
Match Summary: GT vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 56
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| GT Score | 168/5 (20 overs) |
| SRH Score | 86 (14.5 overs) |
| Match Result | GT won by 82 runs |
| Best Batting (GT) | Sai Sudharsan – 61 off 44 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Kagiso Rabada – 3/28 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
GT Innings: 168/5 in 20 Overs
Gujarat Titans faced a challenging start as Pat Cummins (1/20) and Praful Hinge (2/17) removed the dangerous duo of Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler early. However, Sai Sudharsan played a steady and vital knock of 61 off 44 balls, anchoring the innings through the middle overs.
Sudharsan found an able partner in Washington Sundar, who accelerated beautifully to reach 50 off 33 balls. Their partnership ensured GT reached a competitive 168. Despite the late wickets from Sakib Hussain (2/37), the Titans’ total appeared defendable given the assistance for the bowlers on this surface.
GT Innings At A Glance
| Details | GT Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 168/5 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 34/2 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Sai Sudharsan – 61 off 44 balls |
| Best Partnership | Sudharsan & Sundar – 60 runs |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Praful Hinge – 2/17 (3 overs) |
SRH Innings: 86 All Out in 14.5 Overs
The Sunrisers’ chase was a disaster from the first over. Mohammed Siraj (1/11) dismissed Impact Player Travis Head for a duck, and then Kagiso Rabada tore through the top order with a fiery spell of 3/28, leaving SRH reeling at 32/4.
Jason Holder kept the pressure on with clinical efficiency, picking up 3/20, while Impact Player Prasidh Krishna chipped in with two wickets. No SRH batter managed to cross 25, with captain Pat Cummins (19) being one of the few to offer any resistance. The innings folded rapidly in the 15th over, handing GT a massive boost to their net run rate.
SRH Innings At A Glance
| Details | SRH Innings |
|---|---|
| Target | 169 runs |
| Total | 86 all out in 14.5 overs |
| Powerplay | 34/4 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Nitish Kumar Reddy – 24 off 8 balls |
| Best Bowling (GT) | Kagiso Rabada – 3/28 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Rabada’s Opening Burst: Kagiso Rabada’s three wickets in the Powerplay effectively ended the contest before the SRH middle order could settle.
- Sundar’s All-Round Value: After a crucial 50 with the bat, Washington Sundar took a catch to dismiss Nitish Kumar Reddy, punctuating his importance to the Titans.
- Siraj’s Economic Start: Mohammed Siraj bowled a maiden over and conceded only 11 runs in his 3 overs, providing the perfect pressure at the other end.
Player of the Match
Kagiso Rabada (GT) Selected for his devastating 3/28. His ability to extract bounce and pace early in the innings dismantled the Sunrisers’ powerhouse top order and ensured the target of 169 was never under threat.
