Gujarat Titans hold a slight edge over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 56 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (7:30 PM IST).
Vs
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
11 May 2026 07:30 PM
This is a battle for the top spot on the points table. GT are 3rd with 14 points and a 4-match winning streak, while SRH are 2nd with 16 points and 6 wins in their last 7. A win for either side could take them to the summit.
The deciding factor? GT have never lost to SRH at Ahmedabad – a perfect 5-1 head-to-head lead with SRH losing all 3 matches at NMS.
GT vs SRH Match 56: Complete Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 56 |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 (TATA Indian Premier League) |
| Date | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Telecast | JioStar Network Channels |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
GT vs SRH Head-to-Head Record in IPL
GT dominate this rivalry 5-1 in 7 meetings (1 no result). More strikingly, SRH have never beaten GT in Ahmedabad – losing all 3 matches at NMS.
| Stat | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| GT Wins | 5 |
| SRH Wins | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| SRH at NMS vs GT | Lost all 3 matches |
| GT’s Last 5 vs SRH | Won all 5 |
| This Season | No previous meeting in IPL 2026 yet |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report for GT vs SRH
The 76m boundaries are the key tactical battleground. SRH’s powerplay strategy relies on clearing boundaries – Abhishek hit 27 sixes in 138 balls this season. But at NMS, mistimed shots find fielders rather than clearing ropes.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Boundaries | 76m straight, 70m square (largest in IPL) |
| Bat First Record | 56 wins from 102 T20s (54.9%) |
| Chasing Record | 3 of last 4 IPL 2026 matches won by chasing team |
| Par Score | 185–200 |
| Key Feature | Big boundaries suppress six-hitting – rewards placement |
| Rashid Khan at NMS | 18 career wickets at this venue |
Ahmedabad Weather Forecast for GT vs SRH Match
| Parameter | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Temperature (Match Time) | 38–44°C (EXTREME heat) |
| Humidity | 20–30% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze |
| Dew Factor | Moderate in 2nd innings |
| Conditions | Clear skies, scorching heatwave |
44°C makes this the hottest match of IPL 2026. Player fitness will be severely tested, particularly for fast bowlers in the first innings.
GT vs SRH Toss Prediction
At NMS, bat-first has won 56 of 102 T20 matches (54.9%). However, 3 of the last 4 IPL 2026 matches here were won by chasers.
Toss Prediction: This is a genuine 50-50. CricTracker predicts the chasing team to win, but GT may prefer batting first at their fortress.
GT vs SRH Probable Playing XIs
Here are the Probable Playing XI of both Teams:
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sai Sudharsan | Opener |
| 2 | Shubman Gill (C) | Opener |
| 3 | Jos Buttler (WK) | Middle Order |
| 4 | Washington Sundar | All-rounder |
| 5 | Jason Holder | All-rounder |
| 6 | Rahul Tewatia | Finisher |
| 7 | Nishant Sindhu | All-rounder |
| 8 | Rashid Khan | Spin All-rounder |
| 9 | Arshad Khan | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Kagiso Rabada | Fast Bowler |
| 11 | Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| Sai Kishore (Impact Player) | Spinner |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | Opener |
| 2 | Travis Head | Opener |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan (WK) | Middle Order |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | Finisher |
| 5 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
| 6 | Salil Arora | Middle Order |
| 7 | Smaran Ravichandran | All-rounder |
| 8 | Pat Cummins (C) | Fast Bowler |
| 9 | Shivang Kumar | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Eshan Malinga | Fast Bowler |
| 11 | Sakib Hussain | Fast Bowler |
| Harsh Dubey (Impact Player) | Spinner |
Note: GT are wearing a special lavender jersey for this home match.
Why GT Will Win This Match
5-1 Head-to-Head + Perfect NMS Record
GT have won 5 of 6 meetings and SRH have never won in Ahmedabad. That’s the most dominant venue-specific record in this rivalry.
Rashid Khan’s Revival
13 wickets in overs 7-16 (most in IPL 2026) and 18 career wickets at NMS. On bigger boundaries where mistimed shots don’t clear the ropes, Rashid is lethal.
4-Match Winning Streak
Including a 77-run demolition of RR. GT are peaking at exactly the right time.
76m Boundaries Suppress SRH’s Power Game
Abhishek’s 27 powerplay sixes become catches at NMS. The venue neutralises SRH’s biggest strength.
Why SRH Could Break the Ahmedabad Curse
1,500+ Runs from Top 4
Abhishek (475), Klaasen (494), Kishan (354), Head – SRH’s top 4 have collectively scored more runs than any other team’s top order. Even on 76m boundaries, batters of this quality can score 200+.
6 Wins in 7 Matches
SRH’s momentum is the best in IPL 2026. GT’s winning streak is 4; SRH’s run is 6 of 7. This is a different SRH squad from the one that lost here before.
Klaasen Is 6 Away from 500 Runs
494 runs and counting. His desire to reach the milestone makes him even more dangerous tonight.
Cummins’s Tactical Edge
If Cummins outthinks Gill tactically – deploying Malinga, Dubey, and Harshal at the right times – the venue advantage becomes less relevant.
GT vs SRH Betting Odds and Win Probability
| Team | Win Probability | Key Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 55–58% | 5-1 H2H, NMS fortress, Rashid 18 wkts at venue, 76m boundaries suppress SRH power game |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 42–45% | 1,500+ runs from top 4, 6 wins in 7, Klaasen 494 runs, Malinga 16 wkts |
GT vs SRH Match 56 Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Predicted Winner: Gujarat Titans
| Factor | GT Edge | SRH Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 5-1 (SRH never won at NMS) | Only 1 win in 6 meetings |
| Current Form | 4-match winning streak (77-run win vs RR) | 6 wins in 7 (beat PBKS by 33 runs) |
| Top Batter | Gill 462 runs avg 46.20 | Abhishek 475 (Orange Cap), Klaasen 494 (6 from 500) |
| Bowling | Rashid (13 wkts in overs 7-16), Rabada + Siraj 150 kph | Malinga 16 wkts, Cummins at death |
| Home Advantage | NMS fortress – 7 of 9 wins this season, 76m boundaries | 0-3 at NMS; venue curse is real |
| Key Battle | Rashid vs Klaasen (middle overs) | Same – but Klaasen SR 192 vs spin |
| Key Concern | Middle order beyond Gill/Sudharsan is thin | 77.41% runs from top 4 (collapse risk if all fail) |
| 44°C Heat | Home advantage – acclimatised | Away; fitness test for fast bowlers |
GT’s 5-1 head-to-head dominance and NMS fortress are the deciding factors. SRH have never won here, and GT’s bowling – particularly Rashid on bigger boundaries – has historically neutralised SRH’s power game.
However, this SRH squad is fundamentally different. 1,500+ runs from their top 4 and Cummins’s tactical captaincy make them genuine contenders to break the Ahmedabad curse.
The match will be decided by Rashid vs Klaasen in the middle overs and Rabada/Siraj vs Abhishek/Head in the powerplay.
Predicted Margin: GT to win by 15–20 runs (if batting first) or 4–5 wickets (if chasing).
Suggested Reads:
Final Verdict
This GT vs SRH clash at the world’s largest cricket stadium is a virtual semifinal for the top playoff position.
GT’s 5-1 head-to-head dominance, Rashid Khan’s revival, and NMS’s bigger boundaries suppressing SRH’s power game make them favourites at home.
SRH counter with the most explosive top 4 in IPL history (1,500+ combined runs), Klaasen’s 494 runs, and the best momentum in the tournament (6 wins in 7).
Expect a tactical masterclass in 44°C heat, with Gujarat Titans likely to maintain their NMS dominance and take a giant step toward finishing in IPL 2026’s top 2.
