IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Choose to Bowl First Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Synopsis
In the IPL 2025 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Washington Sundar makes his debut, replacing Arshad Khan, while Jaydev Unadkat comes in for Harshal Patel, who is ill.
Key Takeaways
- Gujarat Titans won the toss.
- They opted to bowl first.
- Washington Sundar debuts for Gujarat.
- Jaydev Unadkat replaces Harshal Patel.
- Shubman Gill and Pat Cummins lead their respective teams.
Hyderabad, April 6 (NationPress) The Gujarat Titans have won the toss and chosen to bowl first against the Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL 2025 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium today.
All-rounder Washington Sundar is set to make his debut for the Gujarat Titans, stepping in for Arshad Khan, while the home team has made a change as Jaydev Unadkat replaces Harshal Patel.
“We are going to bowl first. The pitch appears to be somewhat slow, differing from the last two matches, as it features a black soil surface. Typically, it is a good wicket. We have been performing well and need to adjust to the conditions quickly. We have fond memories here and continue to enjoy ourselves. Washington comes in for Arshad Khan,” stated Gujarat captain Shubman Gill at the toss.
“We are pleased to bat first. We aim to be aggressive. This is a venue we favor for batting; we scored 280 here recently. We must play to our strengths. Harshal Patel is unwell, and Jaydev Unadkat takes his place,” remarked Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins.
Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins(c), Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami.
Impact substitutes: Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Simarjeet Singh, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder.
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.
Impact substitutes: Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan.
