Gujarat Titans (GT) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 56 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
Identical records. Identical stakes. Both GT and SRH have 7 wins from 11 matches and 14 points each. SRH sit 2nd and GT sit 3rd, separated only by net run-rate. The winner tonight could climb to the top of the table. This is the biggest match of IPL 2026’s league stage so far.
The stat that defines this match: SRH have never won at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In 4 previous visits to Ahmedabad, SRH have lost every single time. GT’s Motera fortress against SRH is one of the most dominant home records in IPL history. Can Cummins, Head, and Klaasen finally break the curse?
GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match 56: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 56 |
| Date | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada + HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch GT vs SRH Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
GT vs SRH Head-to-Head Record in IPL
This is one of the most one-sided H2H records in IPL history.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| GT Wins | 5 |
| SRH Wins | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| GT Win Rate | 83% (completed matches) |
| SRH at Ahmedabad | 0 wins in 4 visits (lost every time) |
GT lead 5-1 in 7 matches. An 83% win rate in completed games makes this GT’s most dominant rivalry. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, SRH’s record is even worse: 0 wins in 4 visits. They have not just lost; they have been comprehensively beaten every time they have come to Ahmedabad.
SRH’s solitary win came at Hyderabad in IPL 2024. At neutral or GT home venues, SRH simply cannot find a way past this opposition. Tonight, breaking the Ahmedabad curse is as much a mental challenge as a cricketing one.
GT vs SRH: Probable Playing XIs
Here are Probable Playing XI for both Teams:
Gujarat Titans Probable XI
Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable XI
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Liam Livingstone, Pat Cummins (C), Eshan Malinga, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Praful Hinge.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Shubman Gill vs Pat Cummins: Captain vs captain. Gill has 462 runs this season. Cummins brings pace, bounce, and tactical acumen. Their powerplay contest sets the tone for the entire match. Former GT captain vs current GT captain’s opponent adds a narrative layer.
Abhishek Sharma vs Rashid Khan: The Orange Cap contender against the IPL’s greatest leg-spinner. Abhishek’s left-handed aggression vs Rashid’s googlies on a surface that assists spin later. If Rashid contains Abhishek, GT control the middle overs. If Abhishek attacks, SRH run away with it.
Eshan Malinga vs GT’s top order: 16 wickets this season, the most by any SRH bowler. Malinga’s express pace against Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler in the powerplay is the match’s X-factor battle.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The world’s largest cricket stadium (130,000+ capacity) and GT’s home fortress. The average first-innings score in IPL 2026 is around 181. The pitch offers pace and carry early, with spinners getting help as the surface wears. Scores above 195 are competitive.
GT’s home win rate at NMS is 70%. SRH’s win rate here is 0%. That gap is staggering.
Weather: EXTREME HEAT. 44°C forecast. This will be one of the hottest matches in IPL 2026. Fast bowlers running in for 4-over spells will tire significantly faster. Teams with quality spinners (Rashid for GT, Dubey for SRH) hold an advantage because spin demands less physical exertion.
GT vs SRH Match 56 Prediction
GT are slight favourites (odds 1.72-1.82, implied 55-58%). Home advantage (70% win rate at NMS), 5-1 H2H lead, and SRH’s 0% record at Ahmedabad make GT the logical pick.
SRH’s counter: they have the most explosive batting in the tournament (Head, Abhishek, Klaasen, Livingstone) and Eshan Malinga (16 wickets)) leading the bowling. Form says SRH can beat anyone. History says they cannot beat GT at Ahmedabad.
The 44°C heat is a genuine wildcard. In extreme conditions, the fitter team wins. Both sides will need to manage their fast bowlers’ workloads carefully. Rashid Khan at Motera on a surface that grips and turns could be the decisive factor.
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Final Thoughts
GT vs SRH at the Narendra Modi Stadium is the match of the week. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, May 12 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
Identical records (7-4, 14 points each). The winner could go top. SRH’s 0-4 Ahmedabad curse vs GT’s 4-match winning streak. Gill’s 462 runs vs Malinga’s 16 wickets.
Rashid vs Abhishek in the middle overs. And 44°C heat that will test every player’s limits. When two teams this evenly matched clash with this much at stake, in the world’s largest stadium, under extreme conditions, the result is impossible to predict. That is exactly what makes it unmissable.
