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Indian Premier League 2026

Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Prediction & Preview – IPL 2026 56th Match

Our verdict

Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH’s explosive top order is well suited to a flat Ahmedabad pitch and likely dew, which should help batters.

Toss pick: Gujarat Titans

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Gujarat Titans host Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 56 of IPL 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium. A flat surface, short boundaries and likely dew point to another high-scoring game, with death-over bowling vital for both sides.

Gujarat’s expected XI has captain Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler at the top, with Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu and Jason Holder in the middle order. Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj and Manav Suthar form their attack.

Hyderabad are likely to field the explosive top four of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, with Pat Cummins leading a bowling group of Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain and Shivang Kumar. Power hitters could dominate here, and new-ball pacers may find slight movement early.

Probable XIs

Gujarat Titans

  1. Shubman Gill (c)
  2. Sai Sudharsan
  3. Jos Buttler (wk)
  4. Washington Sundar
  5. Nishant Sindhu
  6. Jason Holder
  7. Rashid Khan
  8. Arshad Khan
  9. Kagiso Rabada
  10. Mohammed Siraj
  11. Manav Suthar

Sunrisers Hyderabad

  1. Abhishek Sharma
  2. Travis Head
  3. Ishan Kishan (wk)
  4. Heinrich Klaasen
  5. Salil Arora
  6. Smaran Ravichandran
  7. Nitish Kumar Reddy
  8. Pat Cummins (c)
  9. Shivang Kumar
  10. Eshan Malinga
  11. Sakib Hussain

Pitch report

Ahmedabad’s pitch is generally balanced, with true bounce and a quick outfield, and T20 totals of 170–200 or more are common. New-ball seamers can get some early movement, then the pitch settles and batting is easier. Spinners come into play in the middle overs as it slows, and large boundaries need good timing. Dew makes chasing easier.

Weather

At 7:30 pm in Ahmedabad it will be very hot and dry, with temperatures of 34–37°C and clear skies. Rain is almost impossible. Dew may appear later in the evening, helping batters in the second innings.

Frequently asked questions

Who is favoured in GT vs SRH?

Our preview leans to Sunrisers Hyderabad, whose top order suits a flat pitch.

How hot will it be in Ahmedabad?

Temperatures are forecast at 34–37°C at 7:30 pm local time on 12 May 2026, with clear skies.

What score is safe at this ground?

Our preview suggests anything below 190 may feel unsafe, particularly if dew arrives.

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