Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans: A Rivalry Gujarat Dominates
In just four IPL seasons together, Gujarat Titans have established a commanding 5–1 head-to-head lead over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Across 6 meetings from 2022 to 2025, Hyderabad managed only a single victory — an 8-wicket demolition in their very first encounter. Every meeting since has gone Gujarat's way, making this one of the most lopsided recent rivalries in the Indian Premier League.
The fixture has produced a fascinating pattern: Sunrisers won emphatically the first time these two franchises met, but Gujarat responded with five consecutive victories spanning three seasons. That 83.3% win rate for the Titans across all meetings is among the highest any franchise holds against another in IPL history. For Hyderabad, cracking the Gujarat code has become one of their most pressing competitive challenges.
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
| Metric | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Gujarat Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Matches won | 1 | 5 |
| Win percentage | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| Biggest victory (runs) | — | 38 runs |
| Biggest victory (wickets) | 8 wickets | 7 wickets |
| Total meetings | 6 | 6 |
| No results | 0 | 0 |
Gujarat Titans' 83.3% win rate in this fixture stands out even more sharply when contextualised. The Titans entered the IPL only in 2022, yet within their first four seasons they built a record of dominance against Hyderabad that most franchises take a decade to establish against any rival. Sunrisers' solitary win came in the inaugural meeting on 11 April 2022 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai — a match where Kane Williamson's captaincy masterclass earned him Player of the Match honours.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2025 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans | 38 runs | M Prasidh Krishna |
| 6 Apr 2025 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | Gujarat Titans | 7 wickets | Mohammed Siraj |
| 31 Mar 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans | 7 wickets | MM Sharma |
| 15 May 2023 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans | 34 runs | Shubman Gill |
| 27 Apr 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Gujarat Titans | 5 wickets | Umran Malik |
The pattern in this table tells a stark story. Five consecutive Gujarat wins, spread across neutral venues in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and even Hyderabad's home ground at Uppal. The margins have ranged from comfortable (5 wickets in 2022) to emphatic (38 runs in 2025), suggesting this is not a matter of luck but a genuine structural advantage.
Defining Moments
The Biggest Blowout: Gujarat by 38 Runs (2 May 2025)
The most commanding victory in this fixture came in the most recent meeting. At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat posted a total that Sunrisers never threatened. Prasidh Krishna's match-winning spell broke the backbone of the Hyderabad chase, earning him the Player of the Match award. The 38-run deficit was the largest margin of victory by runs in any SRH-GT encounter, and it came on Gujarat's home turf — a ground where the Titans have been practically invincible against Hyderabad.
The Closest Finish: Gujarat by 34 Runs (15 May 2023)
While 34 runs might not sound close by T20 standards, it was the tightest result in terms of runs in this fixture's history. Shubman Gill's innings in Ahmedabad set the platform, and the Titans' bowlers controlled every phase of the Sunrisers' chase. That this constitutes the "closest" result by runs underscores just how comprehensively Gujarat have dominated when defending totals. Hyderabad have never come close to chasing down a Gujarat target in any of their meetings.
The Only Sunrisers Win: 8 Wickets at DY Patil (11 April 2022)
The very first chapter of this rivalry remains the only one written in orange. On 11 April 2022, in Match 21 of IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai, Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a near-perfect bowling and chasing display. After restricting Gujarat to a modest total, Kane Williamson orchestrated a clinical 8-wicket victory — the largest winning margin by wickets in the fixture's history. It remains the template Hyderabad need to replicate: bowl Gujarat out cheaply on a neutral surface, then chase without pressure. The fact that they have failed to repeat this formula in five subsequent attempts speaks to how quickly Gujarat adapted.
Venue Split
| Venue | Meetings | SRH Wins | GT Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Intl Stadium, Hyderabad | 1 | 0 | 1 |
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been the most frequent host with 3 of the 6 meetings, and Gujarat have won all three. The world's largest cricket stadium has effectively been a fortress for the Titans in this fixture, with victories in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Sunrisers' only win came at the neutral DY Patil Sports Academy during the 2022 season when all matches were played in Mumbai due to COVID-era scheduling.
Perhaps the most concerning data point for Hyderabad is the 2025 result at Uppal. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is Sunrisers' home ground, yet Gujarat won by 7 wickets on 6 April 2025 — proving that even home advantage has not been enough to shift the balance. That Mohammed Siraj won the Player of the Match in a Gujarat victory on Hyderabad soil added a layer of irony: a former Hyderabad hero delivering for the opposition's cause.
Gujarat's Total Dominance: 2022–2025
Across the four IPL seasons these franchises have coexisted (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025), Gujarat Titans have won 5 of 6 encounters — a win rate of 83.3%. After losing their very first meeting, the Titans reeled off five consecutive victories spanning 27 April 2022 to 2 May 2025, a streak covering over three calendar years. No other franchise entered the IPL and established such rapid dominance over a specific opponent. Gujarat's title-winning campaign in 2022, their runners-up finish in 2023, and their continued competitiveness in 2024 and 2025 all featured comfortable victories over Sunrisers. For Hyderabad, who won the IPL title in 2016 and have historically been a strong franchise, the inability to crack Gujarat's code stands as an anomaly in their competitive record.
The Rivalry's Place in IPL History
The Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Gujarat Titans fixture represents one of the newest rivalries in IPL cricket, having commenced only in 2022 when Gujarat entered the league alongside Lucknow Super Giants as the two expansion franchises. Despite its brevity — just 6 matches over four seasons — the fixture has established a clear hierarchy. Gujarat's 5–1 record echoes the kind of dominance that Mumbai Indians once held over specific rivals in the mid-2010s, except the Titans achieved it in a fraction of the time. As the IPL calendar brings these teams together every season, the central question remains whether Sunrisers can find a formula to reverse this trend or whether Gujarat will continue to be their most difficult opponent. Every future meeting will carry the weight of that 5–1 scoreline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between SRH and GT in the IPL?
Gujarat Titans lead the all-time head-to-head 5–1 across 6 IPL meetings played between 2022 and 2025. Sunrisers Hyderabad's only victory came in the first-ever meeting between the two sides on 11 April 2022 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.
What was the biggest victory in SRH vs GT matches?
The biggest victory by runs was Gujarat Titans' 38-run win on 2 May 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The biggest victory by wickets was Sunrisers Hyderabad's 8-wicket win on 11 April 2022, which remains their only victory in the fixture.
What was the closest finish in SRH vs GT IPL matches?
The closest result in terms of wickets was Gujarat Titans' 5-wicket victory at the Wankhede Stadium on 27 April 2022. The closest result by runs was Gujarat's 34-run win in Ahmedabad on 15 May 2023.
Which venue has hosted the most SRH vs GT matches?
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has hosted 3 of the 6 meetings, all won by Gujarat Titans. The remaining matches were spread across the DY Patil Sports Academy (1), Wankhede Stadium (1), and Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad (1).
Have SRH ever beaten GT at the Narendra Modi Stadium?
No. In three meetings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (2023, 2024, and 2025), Gujarat Titans have won all three. Sunrisers have never won at Gujarat's home ground.
How many IPL titles have SRH and GT won?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL title in 2016, their only championship. Gujarat Titans won the title in their debut season in 2022 and finished as runners-up in 2023. Both franchises have one IPL title each.
Where can I watch SRH vs GT matches live?
All IPL matches, including Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Gujarat Titans fixtures, are broadcast live on JioStar across all IPL seasons. Streaming is available on the JioHotstar platform.