Today at IPL 2022, GT vs SRH: Gujarat Titans look to reclaim top spot, up against in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad
India Today
IPL 2022 - The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are on a five-match winning streak after losing their first two games in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL).
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to lock horns with Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday, April 27 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The Sunrisers, led by Kane Williamson, have made an incredible comeback after their initial 61-run loss at the hands of Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR). Having won five games on the trot, the Orange Army moved to the second spot from the bottom of the points table, before being pushed down to three by a resilient win from RR against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday, 26 April.
A win in their next game will take them to the top of the points table on the basis of a superior net run rate than the Titans. Their pace attack, comprising Umran Malik, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, have stepped up and made life tough for the opposition batters.
The Titans, on the other hand, have flourished big time under the leadership of Hardik Pandya. Having won six out of their seven matches, the IPL newbies haven't flattered to deceive by any stretch of the imagination. Another win will take them one step closer to the semis.
But ahead of their upcoming game, the Titans need to remember that their only loss thus far has come against the Sunrisers. Earlier this month, the Sunrisers beat the Titans by eight wickets after Kane Williamson's 57-run knock that fetched him the Player of the Match award.
Hardik Pandya (GT): The Baroda-born all-rounder is in the form of his life as he is the leading run-scorer for the Titans. Having scored 204 in his last three outings at an average of 204, the right-hander has been exceptional. Pandya has also picked up four wickets at a decent economy rate of 7.56.
T Natarajan (SRH): Fast bowler T Natarajan has been outstanding for the Sunrisers and is also second in the list of leading wicket-takers in IPL 2022. Having picked up 15 wickets from seven matches, the southpaw has shown his effectiveness. He is one of the reasons behind SRH's comeback in the event.
