Gujarat Titans (GT) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 56 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This is a blockbuster top-of-the-table clash between the 3rd-placed GT (4-match winning streak) and 2nd-placed SRH (6 wins in last 7). The winner could go top of the table.
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
11 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Ishan Kishan is the safest captain pick after his stellar run as SRH’s stand-in skipper (8 wins from 11 matches), while Abhishek Sharma works perfectly as vice-captain with 440+ runs at SR 206+ this season.
GT vs SRH Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | GT vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 56 |
| Date | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| GT Captain | Shubman Gill |
| SRH Captain | Pat Cummins |
| Head-to-Head | GT leads 5-2 in 7 matches |
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GT vs SRH Match 56 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 42°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 34-38°C |
| Humidity | 20-30% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 0% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Clear and Sunny |
| Dew Factor | Moderate (evening match; dew in 2nd innings) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly (true bounce, black-soil surface) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 180-200 runs (from 6 matches at this venue) |
| Boundary Length | Large ground; rewards running between wickets and proper placement |
| 200+ Totals | Achievable; GT posted 233/3 here in 2023 Qualifier 2 |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (chasing teams won 3 of 5 IPL 2026 matches here) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and carry; new ball offers movement |
| Spin Assist | Black-soil offers grip; Rashid Khan dominates on this surface |
| Dew Effect | Moderate in 2nd innings; less extreme than coastal venues |
Injury Updates
GT on a 4-Match Winning Streak: 3rd on the table with 14 points from 11 matches. Won 7 overall including a commanding 77-run demolition of Rajasthan Royals in their last match. GT will wear a special lavender jersey for this home game.
SRH 2nd on Table: 16 points from 11 matches. Won 6 of their last 7, including an impressive victory over PBKS. A win here could take SRH to the top of the table. Eshan Malinga has 16 wickets in 11 matches, providing SRH with crucial death-over breakthroughs.
Shubman Gill (GT): 462 runs this season. His partnership with Sai Sudharsan remains GT’s backbone. The Gill-Sudharsan combination at the top averages 75+ in this rivalry.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): 494 runs this season, closing in on the 500-run milestone. The middle-overs destructor at SR 156+ could become SRH’s all-time highest run-scorer in a single season.
GT vs SRH Head-to-Head
| Category | Gujarat Titans (GT) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| Wins | 5 | 1 |
| Highest Total | 224/6 (2025) | 195/6 (2022) |
| Lowest Total | 153/3 (2025) | 152/8 (2025) |
In 7 IPL meetings, GT hold a commanding 5-1 lead over SRH, including winning the last encounter between the two sides. GT have been dominant at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where their home advantage has been a decisive factor.
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Key Players to Watch in GT vs SRH, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | GT | Batter | 462 runs this season. 1,000+ IPL runs at this venue (2nd fastest ever). The Gill-Sudharsan partnership averages 75+ vs SRH. When both fire, GT’s win rate is virtually 100%. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | WK-Batter | 494 runs at SR 156+ (approaching 500 milestone). SRH’s middle-overs destructor who thrives against spin. On Ahmedabad’s black-soil pitches, his sweeps and reverse-sweeps are devastating. |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | Batter | 440+ runs at SR 206+ (IPL 2026’s highest strike rate among 300+ run scorers). His 135* vs DC remains the highest individual score this season. Powerplay dominance defines SRH’s approach. |
| Rashid Khan | GT | All-rounder | GT’s premier match-winner. His leg-spin gets extra grip on Ahmedabad’s black-soil surface. In the last match, he picked crucial middle-overs wickets to dismantle RR. Also a handy lower-order hitter. |
| Eshan Malinga | SRH | Bowler | 16 wickets in 11 matches. SRH’s most consistent death-overs bowler this season. His slingy action and clever variations have been difficult to pick. The key to SRH’s improved bowling unit. |
| Kagiso Rabada | GT | Bowler | GT’s premier pace weapon consistently clocking 145+. His new-ball swing and death-over yorkers on Ahmedabad’s true surface give GT firepower at both ends of the innings. |
