Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) gear up to face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 51 of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, all eyes are on the potential changes in SRH playing XI.
After enjoying a mid-season break in the Maldives following a crucial win over CSK, Pat Cummins’ side returns under pressure, needing wins in all remaining matches to stay in contention for a playoff spot.
Predicted Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI for GT vs SRH Match 51
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Smaran Ravichandran
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Abhinav Manohar
- Aniket Verma
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Zeeshan Ansari
- Harshal Patel
- Mohammed Shami
Impact Sub: Simarjeet Singh / Jaydev Unadkat
Sunrisers are likely to tweak their playing combination, with Ishan Kishan and Kusal Mendis expected to make way for fresh faces.
Sunrisers Hyderabad 2025 Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Smaran Ravichandran, Eshan Malinga
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Ishan Kishan to be Dropped after string of low scores?
After a dream debut century, Ishan Kishan’s form has dipped drastically, managing only 183 runs from 9 innings — including six single-digit scores. Team management could bench him for this crucial tie.
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Smaran Ravichandran IPL debut on the cards?
Smaran Ravichandran, a promising batter from Karnataka, could get his first IPL cap in this game. Added to the SRH squad as an injury replacement mid-season, Smaran impressed in the domestic circuit and has been praised for his temperament and technique against both pace and spin. His inclusion offers SRH a fresh batting option in the top order.
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Kusal Mendis likely to Miss Out
Though Kusal Mendis had a decent outing against Chennai Super Kings, SRH might opt to leave him out in Ahmedabad. The pitch and team balance considerations are likely to influence the decision, especially as Travis Head and Klaasen remain automatic overseas picks.
SRH’s Must-Win Scenario to stay alive in IPL 2025 Playoff Race
SRH’s IPL 2025 playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. As they prepare to face a confident Gujarat Titans outfit, dropping out-of-form stars like Kishan and bringing in youngsters like Smaran Ravichandran could inject new energy. With high stakes and minimal room for error, every move in the playing XI will be under the spotlight in IPL 2025 Match 51.
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