Written By: Shreya Patil
Published: May 12, 2026

Gujarat Titans (GT) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 56 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday, 12 May, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST in a top-of-the-table clash with enormous playoff implications.

Both teams are locked on 14 points from 11 matches, meaning the winner moves firmly towards a playoff berth. GT ride a four-match winning streak while SRH arrive on the back of an emphatic 33-run win over PBKS. For 2nd innings fantasy, target powerplay wicket-takers, dew-assisted top-order batters, and middle-over spinners.

GT vs SRH Match 56 Match Details

Match DetailInfo
MatchGT vs SRH, IPL 2026 — Match 56
DateTuesday, 12 May 2026
Time7:30 PM IST
VenueNarendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
BroadcastStar Sports, JioHotstar
GT CaptainShubman Gill
SRH CaptainPat Cummins
Head-to-HeadGT leads 5–1 (across 7 IPL meetings; 1 abandoned)

Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for GT vs SRH Match 56 (2nd Innings)

The points start after the 2nd innings begins, so build your team based on the 2nd innings only.

  • Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
GT vs SRH Match 56 (2nd Innings) Dream11 Team 1
  • Dream11 Team 2 (2nd Innings)
GT vs SRH Match 56 (2nd Innings) Dream11 Team 2
  • Dream11 Team 3 (2nd Innings)
GT vs SRH Match 56 (2nd Innings) Dream11 Team 3

GT vs SRH Match 56 Weather Report (12 May, Ahmedabad)

Weather ParameterDetails
Match-Time Temperature~44°C at 7:30 PM IST; one of the hottest matches of IPL 2026
HumidityLow (~20–25%); dry Ahmedabad summer conditions
Wind SpeedLight breeze, 8–12 km/h
Rain Probability0% — no interruption expected; completely clear skies
Dew FactorBuilds from around the 10th over onwards under clear evening skies; assists the chasing side meaningfully
Match Interruption RiskVery Low — full 40 overs expected with no weather concerns

Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Pitch ParameterDetails
Pitch TypeBatting-friendly; red soil delivers true bounce and a fast outfield; surface flattens significantly after the powerplay
Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026)178–195 runs; high-scoring contests are the norm at this venue
Toss DecisionBowling first increasingly preferred; chasing teams have won 3 of the last 5 matches at this venue as dew arrives under lights
Pace AssistGood in the powerplay with new-ball swing and bounce; eases considerably once the pitch settles from Over 7 onwards
Spin AssistModerate in middle overs; Rashid Khan-style variations find grip as the surface dries; dew reduces spin effectiveness post the 14th over
Dew EffectSignificant from the 10th over; slippery ball limits late movement and bowler control, benefiting the batting side in the chase

GT vs SRH Head-to-Head Record

CategoryGTSRH
Overall IPL Wins51
Total IPL Meetings7 (1 abandoned)7 (1 abandoned)
Last Meeting (IPL 2025)Won by 38 runs at AhmedabadLost by 38 runs
At Narendra Modi Stadium3 wins from 3 matches0 wins from 3 matches
SRH Win Rate at AhmedabadN/A0% — SRH have never won at this venue

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Key Players to Watch in GT vs SRH Match 56 for 2nd Innings

PlayerTeamRoleKey Insights
Shubman GillGTBatterGT captain and the top batter in GT vs SRH history with 166 runs, including the only century in this rivalry.
Heinrich KlaasenSRHWicketkeeper-BatterSRH’s leading run-scorer this season with 494 runs at an average of 54.89.
Rashid KhanGTBowlerGT’s key spinner with 13 middle-over wickets in IPL 2026, especially effective on dry Ahmedabad pitches.
Eshan MalingaSRHBowlerSRH pacer with 16 wickets in 11 matches, delivering breakthroughs in all phases.
Kagiso RabadaGTBowlerExpress pacer known for pace and bounce, dangerous in the powerplay at Ahmedabad.

About the Author

Shreya Patil is a Mumbai-based documentary photographer turned cricket storyteller. Having covered local leagues through her lens, she now writes feature pieces at WPLeague, capturing the human side of women’s cricket beyond the boundary ropes.

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