Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL, 2024 Full score card

SIX! Killer-Miller finishes things off in style! Jaydev Unadkat serves this full and around off, slower too, David Miller launches it high and handsomely over the long off fence for a biggie. GUJARAT WIN BY 7 WICKETS!

SCORES LEVEL! Pat Cummins hits the length hard and around middle, Vijay Shankar pulls it away wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs. If the throw was at the bowler's end, Miller could have been in trouble.

Change of pace, back of a length and outside off, David Miller reaches out for it and punches it through covers for one.

Change of ball! The Umpires had a check on the ball and they detected a change in the shape of the ball. They changed the ball with another old ball and Pat Cummins is ready to start his run-up.

Another good yorker, on middle, David Miller digs it straight back to the bowler. Gujarat just one hit away from the victory!

Right in the blockhole, on middle, Vijay Shankar jams it out towards long on for another run.

Back of a length and on off, David Miller heaves it through mid-wicket for a run. Gujarat are 5 runs away from the win now.

Short of a length and on middle, Vijay Shankar pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Slower one, full and on off, Vijay Shankar drills it to long off for a single, Gujarat needs 7 runs in the last two overs.

A good yorker now, on middle, Vijay Shankar digs it out straight to short mid-wicket.

Another bouncer now, on off, Vijay Shankar tries to pull but misses as the ball goes off his helmet towards short third man, he wants the run but is sent back.

On a length and on off, Vijay Shankar pushes it towards short covers.

FOUR! No luck with this one! This is back of a length and on off, slower again, Vijay Shankar this time waits for it and punches it sweetly wide of mid off for four runs. 8 runs needed in 14 balls now.

FOUR! Lucky for Vijay Shankar! Jaydev Unadkat bowls a good slower bouncer, on middle, Vijay Shankar goes through his pull shot early, gets a top edge that just lands over the keeper, Heinrich Klaasen chases after it and puts in a dive but fails to stop it from going for a boundary.

MISFIELD AND FOUR! That should have been stopped! This is back of a length and outside off, David Miller slaps it on the ground and towards short covers, Travis Head tries to grab it with both hands but lets it through for a boundary. 16 runs needed in 18 balls now!

Pitched up and around off, David Miller pushes it straight to short covers.

FOUR! Gets it through! Pat Cummins bangs this into the pitch again, on middle, takes pace off, David Miller swivels and pulls it away between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket a boundary.

Slower bouncer now, on middle, Vijay Shankar mistimes his pull towards deep square leg for a single.

A full toss, on off, Vijay Shankar drills it straight to short covers.

Vijay Shankar comes out to the middle.

OUT! TAKEN! Pat Cummins strikes now! Is there another twist in the tale? This one is back of a length and around off, Sai Sudharsan uses his feet and heaves it away nicely but unfortunately picks out Abhishek Sharma at deep mid-wicket who takes an excellent catch sliding to his right. Sai Sudharsan goes back after yet another impactful knock.

SIX! MASSIVE HIT! 24 runs off the over! This is looped up, full and on off, David Miller fetches it out and muscles it easily over the long on fence for another biggie. Gujarat now needs 25 runs in 24 balls now!

A googly now, short and outside off, Sai Sudharsan reaches for it and steers it towards cover-point for one.

SIX! BOOM! Sai Sudharsan gets into the act now! Mayank Markande flights this one up, full and on middle, Sai Sudharsan gets his front leg out of the way and tonks it way over the wide long on fence for a biggie.

Short again and around off, David Miller tries to punch it but gets an inside edge just past the stumps towards short fine leg. They cross.

Quicker, short but way outside off, David Miller misses his cut. Wided again.

FOUR! Brilliant shot! Mayank Markande tosses it up wide outside off, David Miller skips down the track, fetches for it and lofts it beautifully over extra covers for another boundary.

FOUR! Nicely played! This is floated, short and on middle, turns in a bit, David Miller stays back and heaves it away between long on and deep mid-wicket for a crucial boundary.

Fires one in full but well outside off, David Miller leaves it alone. Wided.

Slower delivery and wide outside off. David Miller tries to cut but gets nicked on the outer edge and the ball rolls towards third man for a single.

Fuller outside off. David Miller swings hard on the delivery extending his arms but only able to chop it towards cover for no runs.

Fuller on middle, shaping a shy bit away. Sai Sudharsan nudges it towards deep mid-wicker for a single.

WIDE! Too much of a short delivery, over the batter. Sai Sudharsan drops his stance to leave it alone.

Short of a length, on off. David Miller punches it towards mid off and gets a single.

Short and just outside off. Sai Sudharsan upper cuts the ball towards deep third man. But there is a protection and for that they get a single.

Back of a length on middle, shaping it away from the batter. David Miller pulls it across the line towards deep square leg for a single.

Short delivery, wide outside off. David Miller hangs back and cuts it towards sweeper cover for a comfortable single.

Short and on middle and leg. Sai Sudharsan clips it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Short and on off. David Miller slices it towards cover for one.

Short and on stump. David Miller cuts it towards deep point and gets a couple of runs.

Fuller on off. Sai Sudharsan drives it towards cover point and gets a single.

FOUR! The Impact Player is doing his job! Flatter but a bit shorter on middle and leg. Sai Sudharsan hangs back, crouches a bit, and pulls it gently towards the deep backward square leg for four more runs added to his account.

Strategic-Break! The game is nicely poised at the moment but if Gujarat can extend this partnership, they will get over the line quite easily. Hyderabad are looking for wickets and they know that only that can help turn the tide towards them. An exciting last phase of this run chase awaits us. Also, Washington Sundar to bowl after the break.

Slower and on stump. Sai Sudharsan tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! This is exceptional from Sai Sudharsan! Pat Cummins fires this one on a length just outside off. But it looks like Sai Sudharsan was ready for the delivery. He hangs back, opens the face of his bat and guides the pacey delivery towards the gap of backward point and third man. The ball goes like a bullet towards the deep backward point fence.

WIDE! Short delivery on off but it bounces over the helmet of the batter. Sai Sudharsan leaves it alone and gets a bonus run.

Slower and on a length just outside off. Sai Sudharsan tries to pull but misses on the inner edge.

Fires a length delivery now, on off. David Miller guides it towards third man for a single.

Slower short delivery outside off. David Miller tries to upper cut it but gets nicked on the inner edge. As the ball has no pace the ball drops much short of the keeper.

Back of a length on leg. Sai Sudharsan pulls it towards square leg for one.

Slower and fuller on stump. Sai Sudharsan slices it towards point for a single.

FOUR! It's a much-needed boundary! That will at least release some pressure from the pair of batters. Fuller delivery on off and middle. Sai Sudharsan drives it uppishly, over the bowlers head towards long off fence for four more runs.

Fuller on off. David Miller dabs it outside off towards the cover region and gets a single. The boundaries have completely dried up!

Slower and fuller outside off. David Miller punches it but straight towards the cover fielder.

Short and on off. Sai Sudharsan pulls it towards deep square leg fielder and gets a single.

Fuller delivery outside off. Sai Sudharsan plants his front foot halfway and punches it towards mid off for no runs.

Hard length, on leg. David Miller rocks back and tucks it towards square leg for no runs.

On a length on middle, shaping in. Sai Sudharsan bunts it towards mid on for a single.

Good length outside off. David Miller hangs back and eases it towards third man for another single.

Fuller on leg. Sai Sudharsan clips it towards mid-wicket for one.

On a length on middle and leg. David Miller flicks it towards deep fine leg for one.

Hard-length delivery outside off. Sai Sudharsan punches it outside off for one.

Pat Cummins brings himself into the attack now.

Looped up, full and on off, Sai Sudharsan drills it towards sweeper covers for one.

Fires this one full and outside off, angling away, Sai Sudharsan tries to guide it away but misses it.

Short and on off, David Miller moves back and punches it through extra covers for another run.

Flighted, full and around leg, Sai Sudharsan sweeps it towards deep square leg for a run.

Floated, full and on middle, David Miller eases it towards long on for a single.

David Miller comes out to the middle as second down.

OUT! TAKEN! Mayank Markande strikes! Once again a break helps the fielding side get a breakthrough and this a big one for Hyderabad. This is tossed up, full and on middle and leg, Shubman Gill skips down the track to slog it away but fails to get fully underneath it, he hits it from the inside half of the bat as the ball goes flat and in the air wide of long on where Abdul Samad moves to his right and pouches it safely. Gill goes after getting to a start again!

Strategic break! Gujarat are pretty much into the game, holding a firm grip on the match. They lost a wicket just at the end of the Powerplay but Sai Sudharsan has done well to handle the situation. But it's all about how they capitalize on the situation. On the other hand, Hyderabad needs a couple of wickets if they want to stay in the game as this partnership might hurt them later in the game.

Another short delivery, outside off, Shubman Gill steers it through point for one. 11 runs off the over!

Darts this one full, on middle, Shubman Gill flicks it away with soft hands towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run. Good running!

FOUR! Poor delivery and rightly punished! Washington Sundar drags his length back again, on middle and leg. Shubman Gill expertly gets inside the line of it and heaves it away towards the deep backward square leg fence for a boundary.

Short once more.on middle, Shubman Gill stays back and plays his favourite short-arm jab wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Flatter, short again, on off, Sai Sudharsan nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.

Short and around off, Shubman Gill swipes it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Flighted, full and on middle, Sai Sudharsan uses his feet and drills it down the pitch, Mayank Markande dives to his right to stop it.

Flatter, short and outside off, Sai Sudharsan tries to cut it away but slices it on the bounce to point.

Goes short and on middle, Shubman Gill stays back and flicks it through square leg for another run.

Quicker, full and on leg, Sai Sudharsan clips it through square leg for a run.

Floated, full and on middle, Shubman Gill eases it towards long on for a single.

Tossed up, full and on off, Shubman Gill drives it nicely wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

Fires this one full and on the pads, Shubman Gill flicks it through square leg for one.

Flatter, full and on middle, Shubman Gill clips it wide of deep square leg for a brace.

Washington Sundar sticks to his shorter length, on off, Sai Sudharsan cuts it away to sweeper covers for another run.

Another short delivery around off, Shubman Gill pats it down to extra covers for a quick run.

Short again, on middle, Shubman Gill nudges it towards short mid-wicket.

Washington Sundar starts with a short delivery, on off, Sai Sudharsan punches it through covers for a single.

Slight halt! Shubman Gill is down on the ground but nothing much to worry about. The physios are applying some bandages to the left leg's ankle. Shubman Gill is ready to play now!

Pulls his length back a bit, on leg, Sai Sudharsan works it through mid-wicket for one.

Full again and around leg, Sai Sudharsan nudges it towards deep mid-wicket, the batters put pressure on the fielder who fumbles and allows the second run.

FOUR! Shot of the match so far! Bhuvneshwar Kumar serves this a bit fuller and around middle, Sai Sudharsan picks it up from middle stump, uses the flick of the wrists to whip it away past mid-wicket for a lovely boundary.

Three dots in a row! This is back of a length and on off, Sai Sudharsan mistimes his pull towards short mid-wicket.

On a length and on off, Sai Sudharsan taps it down to short covers.

Back of a length outside off. Sai Sudharsan punches it towards cover and gets a single.

Fuller on off. Sai Sudharsan tucks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single.

Short and outside off. Shubman Gill drives it towards long off for one.

SIX! EXCELLENT SHOT! Fuller delivery just outside off. Shubman Gill comes dancing down the track, goes inside out and lofts it up and over the sweeper cover fence for a maximum.

Tossed up fuller on middle. Shubman Gill pushes it towards mid on.

Flatter and on leg. Sai Kishore flicks it towards mid-wicket and gets a single.

Sai Sudharsan walks out to bat at number 3. He is the Impact Player for Gujarat and replaces Mohit Sharma.

OUT! TAKEN! Shahbaz Ahmed draws the first blood for his team! The change has worked for Hyderabad! Tossed up fuller, on middle and drifting it in vigorously. Wriddhiman Saha tries to use his bottom hand once again but fails to execute it properly. He lofts it towards the mid on fielder. Pat Cummins jogs a bit to his right and takes an easy catch into his safe pair of hands. Wriddhiman Saha has to depart after providing a good start!

Change of ends for Shahbaz Ahmed.

Fuller on off. Wriddhiman Saha pushes it towards mid on for a single. 11 runs from the over!

SIX! Straight into the crowd! Easy pickings for Wriddhiman Saha! Fuller delivery on leg. Wriddhiman Saha covers the stump and flicks it uppishly enough to sail the delivery over deep square leg fence for a maximum.

On a length outside off. Shubman Gill punches it towards long off for one.

Jaydev Unadkat drags his length back on off. Wriddhiman Saha skips his stance and tries to heave at it but the ball nicks the inner edge and thumps his pads, rolling towards the third man region for a single.

Fuller, once again on middle and off. Shubman Gill lunges and eases it towards short cover for a single.

Fuller, outside off. Wriddhiman Saha drives it towards long off for a single.

Jaydev Unadkat replaces Shahbaz Ahmed.

On a length on middle. Wriddhiman Saha pulls it towards square leg for a single.

FOUR! Up and over! Wriddhiman Saha is so good when it comes to a player using his bottom hand in the Powerplay! Fuller delivery just outside off. Wriddhiman Saha strides out towards the delivery and uses his bottom hand to loft it up and over the mid off fielder for four more runs.

On a length just outside off. Shubman Gill dabs it towards cover and gets a single.

Fuller now, on middle. Shubman Gill nudges it towards square leg for no runs.

Hard-length delivery on off and middle. Shubman Gill lofts it but luckily the ball drops much short of the mid-wicket fielder.

Good-length delivery on off. Wriddhiman Saha pulls it but Abhishek Sharma dives to his right and makes a stop at the mid-wicket region. Single taken in between.

Flatter and fuller outside off. Wriddhiman Saha lunges and drives it gently towards long off for one.

Fuller and on leg. Shubman Gill clips it towards square leg for one.

Fuller on middle. Wriddhiman Saha lofts it easily over the bowler and gets a single.

SIX! SMOKED AWAY! Tossed up fuller on middle and leg. Wriddhiman Saha leans on to the half-volley and slogs it up and over everything to sail it over the deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Short and on off and middle. Shubman Gill eases it towards long off and gets a single.

Fuller down the leg. Wriddhiman Saha clips it towards the square leg region for a single.

We will see some spin early as Shahbaz Ahmed is ready to share the attack.

On a length, shaping in. Shubman Gill tries to nudge it outside leg but gets a bit outer part of the willow and the ball rolls back to the bowler.

FOUR! EXQUISITE! Good-length delivery just outside off. Shubman Gill takes his front foot towards the delivery and punches it through the gap at covers for the first boundary of the inning.

Fuller and outside off. Shubman Gill eases it outside off.

On a length just outside off. Shubman Gill hangs back and guides it towards backward point fielder for no runs.

Good-length outside off. Shubman Gill pushes it towards deep point region and gets a couple of runs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar starts over the wicket and bowls on a length outside off. Wriddhiman Saha prods and opens the face of his willow to guide it towards the right of deep third man fielder for a single. Gujarat and Wriddhiman Saha are off their mark!

OUT! RUN OUT! Just a single to end the innings then! Mohit Sharma bowls another slower one, short once again. Pat Cummins pulls it towards deep backward square leg. Abdul Samad calls for the second but Pat Cummins sends him back a bit late and Samad fails to make his ground. Noor Ahmad is quick enough to get on the ball and throw it at the batter's end. Wriddhiman Saha collects and breaks the stumps. Hyderabad finishes on 162/8!

Back of a length and on middle, slower too, Abdul Samad pulls it towards deep square leg for one.

No Hat-trick for Mohit Sharma! This is full and around off, Pat Cummins moves across and swipes it towards deep mid-wicket for one. Abdul Samad is back on strike now.

Skipper Pat Cummins comes out to the middle now to face the hat-trick ball.

OUT! TAKEN! Two in Two! Mohit Sharma is on a hat-trick now! Slower and short outside off. Washington Sundar tries to pull at it across the line but fails to get the middle of his willow. The ball loops towards the deep mid-wicket region and Rashid Khan was never going to miss that. Washington Sundar departs for a golden duck!

Washington Sundar walks out to bat now. He is the Impact Player for Hyderabad and replaces Mayank Agarwal.

OUT! TAKEN! Mohit Sharma gets another added to his account! Mohit Sharma bowls fuller and just outside off. It was the back-of-the-hand slower one from the bowler. Shahbaz Ahmed gets decided by it and goes through his lofted shot early. The ball goes off the toe-end of the bat towards the long on fielder and it's an easy catch for Rahul Tewatia. Shahbaz Ahmed has to depart!

Slower and outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed tires to heave on it but misses.

Who will bowl the last over? It will be Mohit Sharma.

Appeal for an LBW but the Umpire says nothing! But Gujarat has opted for a review! Fuller delivery on middle. Shahbaz Ahmed tries to scoop it but gets a thin inner edge and the ball rolls towards short fine leg. The replay shows the ball is connecting the bat and Gujarat lost their review.

Slower delivery on stump. Shahbaz Ahmed shuffles across the stump, pulls but the ball lobs off the gloves and bounces in front of the keeper.

SIX! Out of my sight says Shahbaz Ahmed! Slower and short on middle and off. Shahbaz Ahmed smokes it across the line up and over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

Fuller outside off. Abdul Samad pushes it towards long on for a single.

DROPPED! Good effort though! Slower delivery, once again, short too, outside off. Abdul Samad mistimes his heave and the ball loops towards the right of deep square leg fielder. Umesh Yadav chases and dives to his right but spills it out. Double taken!

Slower and on a length wide outside off. Abdul Samad tries to drive but gets a thick inner edge and the ball rolls towards mid-wicket region. They cross for a couple.

Darshan Nalkande to bowl the penultimate over.

Slower and short, on middle. Abdul Samad pull it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! This is huge! Mohit Sharma misses the yorker length and bowls a low full toss just outside off. Abdul Samad capitalized on the chance and swung his willow hard to sail the delivery over long on the fence for a biggie.

Slower and short on off. Shahbaz Ahmed pulls it towards deep mid-wicket and gets a single.

Low full toss, on stump. Abdul Samad lofts it towards long on fielder and gets a single.

Wide outside off, and nails a yorker. Abdul Samad looks to dig it out but misses.

Slower and on off. Shahbaz Ahmed nudges it towards deep mid-wicket and gets a single.

FOUR! Exceptional from Abdul Samad! Much fuller just outside off. Abdul Samad lofts it over the head of the bowler and the ball rolls away towards the long on fence for a boundary.

Tossed up, fuller on middle. Shahbaz Ahmed looks to sweep but gets the inner part of the willow towards short fine for one.

Short and on middle and leg. Abdul Samad eases it leg side to get a single.

Fuller on stump. Shahbaz Ahmed sweeps it towards the square leg for a single.

Fuller just outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed tries to reverse sweep but misses and it thumps his pad.

Excellent effort! Fuller on leg and middle. Shahbaz Ahmed sweeps it towards the right of the deep square leg fielder but the fielder dives to his right and saves the boundary. A couple of runs taken in between.

In the air... but much short from the fielder. Fuller and outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed covers the stump and lofts it towards the long on region but the ball luckily drops well i front of the fielder. They cross for a single.

Short and outside off. Abdul Samad pulls it a bit uppishly towards the deep mid-wicket fielder and gets a single.

Pitches up, on off. Shahbaz Ahmed taps it towards he right of the bowler and gets a quick single.

Fuller just outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed covers the stump and steers it towards third man and wants a single. But Aiden Markram sends him back rightfully.

Fuller and just outside off. Abdul Samad prods and drives it from the outer part of his willow towards deep cover point for a single.

WIDE! A sharp bouncer but way over the batter. Abdul Samad leaves it alone and gets a bonus run. Wided.

Darshan Nalkande bowls fuller and slower, outside off. Shahbaz Ahmed shuffles and jags it towards deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! SMASHED! This is fuller and around off, Abdul Samad takes a couple of steps down the pitch and smashes it over the bowler's head for another boundary.

FOUR! Abdul Samad gets off the mark in style! Umesh Yadav bangs this one short and around middle, Abdul Samad picks up the length early, swivels and pulls it away nicely between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Abdul Samad comes out to the middle.

OUT! TAKEN! A brilliant catch in the deep and the hosts are on top now! Umesh Yadav bowls a slower one, full and on middle, Aiden Markram looks to chip it but times it a bit too well as the ball flies towards long on, Rashid Khan runs forward a bit too quickly, has to adjust at the last moment and takes a stunning diving catch tumbling forward. Another big wicket for Gujarat as the visitors find half their side back to the hut.

Short of a length and on middle, Shahbaz Ahmed mistimes his pull towards long on for a single.

On a length and on off, Shahbaz Ahmed dabs it towards point.

FOUR! Excellent timing! Umesh Yadav serves this fuller and around off, Shahbaz Ahmed leans on a bit and drives it crisply through cover-point for a lovely boundary.

Short and around off, Shahbaz Ahmed cuts it towards point for a quick run.

BEATEN! Rashid Khan dishes out a googly now, full and on off, turns away sharply =, Shahbaz Ahmed strides out to play but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Shahbaz Ahmed walks up to the middle.

OUT! CASTLED! Rashid Khan gets a huge wicket! Heinrich Klaasen walks back now and the home side are pumped up. This one is flatter, shortish and on middle, skids through a bit, Heinrich Klaasen clears his front leg for the big slog but plays all over it and the ball goes through to shatter the stumps. Klaasen is not happy with himself as that shot was not on there.

Tossed up, full and on leg, Aiden Markram clips it through mid-wicket for a run.

Short again and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen stays back and forces it past the bowler for a single.

Quicker, short and around off, Heinrich Klaasen moves back and punches it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

Strategic break! Hyderabad have lost a few wickets and don't have enough runs on the board as well. They need a good partnership to get to a good score. Gujarat have done well to bowl tight and break partnerships. The bowlers have bowled disciplined lines and lengths and that has rewarded them with wickets. With 7 over left in this innings, both teams will try hard to dominate this phase.

Flighted, full and on leg, Heinrich Klaasen tucks it through mid-wicket for one. 14 runs off the over!

Shorter in length and around off, Heinrich Klaasen stabs it down to short covers.

SIX! BIGGER AND BETTER! Noor Ahmad gives more flight on this one, full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen once again goes down and this time smokes it way over the deep mid-wicket fence for another maximum. Klaasen getting into his groove now!

SIX! Just over! Noor Ahmad floats this one up, full and on middle, Heinrich Klaasen gets down on one knee and slog-sweeps it towards the deep mid-wicket fence, Azmatullah Omarzai thinks he is in the game but the ball has just enough power to clear him for a biggie.

Flatter, full and on leg, turns in, Heinrich Klaasen tries to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.

Tossed up, full and on off, Aiden Markram eases it towards long off for a single.

Change of pace again, bangs this one into the pitch, Aiden Markram waits for it and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Pitched up and around middle, Aiden Markram backs away and lifts it over the bowler's head and to the left of long on for two more runs.

Length again, on middle, takes pace off again, Heinrich Klaasen clips it through mid-wicket for a run.

Slower one, on a length and off, Heinrich Klaasen pushes it back to the bowler where Mohit Sharma makes a good half-stop on his follow-through. It looks like he has hurt his fingers a bit and the physio is in to check on him.

A full toss now, on middle, Heinrich Klaasen drives it with a straight bat wide of long on for a brace.

Fuller and on middle, Aiden Markram drills it down to long on for a single.

Shorter in length and on off, Aiden Markram punches it through covers for one.

Another googly, full and on middle, this time, Aiden Markram goes inside out and lofts it over extra covers for a couple of runs.

A googly now, full and around off, turns away sharply, Aiden Markram goes down to slog it across the line but fails to connect.

Tossed up, full and on off, Heinrich Klaasen pushes it uppishly but wide of the bowler and towards long off for a single.

FOUR! Easy pickings! Noor Ahmad darts this one full and down the leg side, Heinrich Klaasen just tickles it away as the ball races to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

Short and around off, Aiden Markram moves back and cuts it towards backward point for a single.

Heinrich Klaasen is the next man in.

OUT! TAKEN! FRUITFUL END TO THE OVER! Mohit Sharma delivers it on a length and around off. Abhishek Sharma chips it towards cover. Shubman Gill is the fielder there and he takes a safe catch. Sharma didn't look comfortable playing the shot and he has to depart. Hyderabad are now in a tough spot.

On a length and on leg. Aiden Markram creates some room and punches it to long off for one run. This has been a good over for Gujarat.

Bangs it short over middle. Abhishek Sharma gets on top of it and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Short now on middle. Aiden Markram clips it to deep square leg for another single.

On a length and around off. Abhishek Sharma tries to punch it away, gets the inner edge and the ball rolls towards mid-wicket. They run a single.

Full and on middle. Aiden Markram drives it to long on and runs a single.

Mohit Sharma comes into the attack now.

FOUR! Good shot! Noor Ahmad drops it a bit short and on middle. Abhishek Sharma gets down on a knee and slog sweeps it over mid-wicket. The ball meets the fence for four runs to end the over.

APPEAL AND GIVEN! Abhishek Sharma wants to have another look and he has opted for a review! Noor Ahmad tosses this one up, around off. The ball turns back in as Abhishek Sharma tries to slice it away. The UltraEdge shows that there is no connection between the bat and the ball and that was a confident review by Abhishek Sharma.

A bit short on the pads. Abhishek Sharma defends it well.

Looped full, keeping it tight around off. Abhishek Sharma flicks it to mid-wicket and the fielder collects it.

A bit short, outside off. Aiden Markram slaps it to the fielder at long off for a single.

Floated full on leg. Aiden Markram drives it to cover where the fielder collects it.

A half-tracker on off. Abhishek Sharma gets it over covers. The fielder in the deep cuts it off and allows the batters to run two.

Uppish and on middle. Aiden Markram drives it to long on and runs another one.

Tossed full outside off. Aiden Markram cuts it only to find the fielder at point.

Dropped it short and on the pads. Abhishek Sharma nudges it to square leg and takes a single.

Short again, around off. Abhishek Sharma punches it to the fielder at cover.

Beaten! Full and outside off. Abhishek Sharma tries to play it with the turn but gets beaten.

Flatter and full outside off. Aiden Markram slaps it to deep point and gets off the mark with a couple of runs.

Fullish and on off. Aiden Markram drives it back to the bowler.

Aiden Markram comes out to the middle now.

OUT! TIMBER! LOVELY! Noor Ahmad goes full and pitches it around off. Travis Head goes for the slog sweep but the ball turns in towards him. He doesn't connect and the ball crashes into the stumps. Travis Head has to depart and that is a big blow to Hyderabad.

Tossed full on leg. Abhishek Sharma clips it to mid-wicket for a run.

Looped full, outside off. Abhishek Sharma throws his bat at it, gets the inner edge and the ball rolls away towards leg stump.

Full and outside off. Travis Head drills it past the bowler to long off for a single.

Strategic-Break! Hyderabad have once again scored over 50 runs in the Powerplay and have set up a good platform for another big total with a lot of firepower still in their ranks. It is that dangerous duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma at the crease and they will look to attack the bowlers to put pressure on them. Gujarat knows that they need wickets to stop this powerful batting line up. Also, Noor Ahmad to bowl after the break.

Shortish, angled into the body. Travis Head punches it to mid on and runs another to end the over.

Drops it short and outside off. Travis Head rocks back and cuts it to the fielder at point.

A bit short and on the pads. Abhishek Sharma nudges it to square leg and runs a single.

SIX! BANG BANG! ANOTHER ONE! Fullish again, this time on middle. Abhishek Sharma lofts this one down the ground. The timing is perfect and the ball sails over the long on fence for consecutive sixes.

SIX! BANG! Rashid Khan bowled this one full and on leg. Abhishek Sharma strides out and lofts it over deep mid-wicket. Th ball clears the ropes and lands in the crowd for a biggie.

Rashid Khan tosses it up and on the pads. Travis Head punches it past mid on and runs a single.

FOUR! Nice shot! Azmatullah Omarzai bangs this one short but around the leg stump line, Abhishek Sharma gets on top of the bounce and pulls it away towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary. 7 runs and a wicket off the over!

Pitches it up and on the pads, Abhishek Sharma clips it away wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs to get off the mark.

On a length and on off, Abhishek Sharma pushes it towards short covers.

Goes fuller but way down the leg side, Abhishek Sharma has a swipe at that but misses. Wided.

Azmatullah Omarzai bangs in a fiery bouncer, on middle and off, Abhishek Sharma leaves it alone.

Abhishek Sharma walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! TAKEN IN THE DEEP! Azmatullah Omarzai draws first blood! Mayank Agarwal goes back after another struggling knock. This one is back of a length and around middle, Mayank Agarwal tries for the swivel-pull but does not go through the shot fully and gets cramped as well, the ball flies off the upper half of the bat towards deep square leg where Darshan Nalkande did not have to move an inch and pouches it safely. Good start from Gujarat here!

Fuller one and on middle, shaping in, Mayank Agarwal tries to work it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A slight appeal for LBW, but turned down. Probably going down the leg side.

Back of a length and on middle, Mayank Agarwal nudges it through square leg for one.

Umesh Yadav sees the batter make some room and bangs in a good bouncer, on off, Mayank Agarwal tries to uppercut it but misses. It is called a wide but Shubman Gill takes the review to challenge the decision. The replay shows that it is under the head-height and the on-field call is overturned. Fair delivery!

Pitches it up and on middle, Travis Head mistimes his drive towards long on for a single.

On a length and on middle, Mayank Agarwal tries to swipe it away but misses as the ball goes off his pads towards short third man. The batters crosses for a leg bye.

Back of a length and on middle, shaping in, Mayank Agarwal steers it straight to short third man.

FOUR! Up and over! Umesh Yadav serves this a bit fuller and around middle, Mayank Agarwal comes down the track and thumps it over mid off for a one-bounce four.

On a length and on middle, angling in, Mayank Agarwal tries to work it away but misses as the ball lobs up off his pads towards point. A leg bye is taken.

MISFIELD AND FOUR! Azmatullah Omarzai lands this short of a length and just around off, Mayank Agarwal punches it sweetly on the ground and towards mid off, Mohit Sharma dives to his left a bit too quickly as the ball zips past him for a boundary.

Touch fuller this time, on middle, angling in, Mayank Agarwal only manages to block it down the pitch.

Back of a length and on middle, Mayank Agarwal pats it down to short mid-wicket.

Almost chopped on! Azmatullah Omarzai hits the hard length and just around off, Travis Head tries to punch it away but gets an inside edge just past the stumps. They cross.

On a length and on the pads, Mayank Agarwal nudges it towards short fine leg for a single.

Good bowling! Umesh Yadav bangs in a sharp bouncer now, on middle, Travis Head sways away and tries to ramp it away but misses it.

Back of a length and on off, Travis Head punches it hard and on the bounce to mid off.

FOUR! Powered away! Umesh Yadav pulls his length back a bit and around off, Travis Head moves to the leg side to create some room, and smacks it past the bowler for a boundary.

Full again and shaping into the batter, Mayank Agarwal nudges it with nice timing past mid-wicket, Darshan Nalkande chases after it and dives forward to keep it inside. Three runs taken!

Goes fuller and on middle and leg, Mayank Agarwal tucks it straight to short mid-wicket.

Uppish but safe! Umesh Yadav begins with a good-length delivery, on middle, shaping in, Mayank Agarwal tries to flick it away but gets a top edge that flies over mid-wicket. Two runs taken.

Umesh Yadav to operate from the opposite end.

Another full delivery, on off, Travis Head drills it straight to mid off. 11 runs off the first over then!

Overpitched and angling into leg, Travis Head clips it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

FOUR! TWO IN TWO! Azmatullah Omarzai goes very full this time and on the pads, Travis Head picks it up easily and uses his strong wrists to flick it away towards the deep mid-wicket fence for another boundary.

FOUR! Travis Head starts from where he left off in the last game! Azmatullah Omarzai lands this back of a length and just outside off, Travis Head gets on top of the bounce and punches it with impeccable timing through covers for a boundary.

Full again and around off, Mayank Agarwal backs away and drills it wide of mid off, Shubman Gill dives to his left to make a good stop. They cross. Hyderabad are underway!

Nice shape! Azmatullah Omarzai starts with a full delivery, on off, shaping away a bit, Mayank Agarwal drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

All in readiness for the game to begin as the two umpires make their way out to the middle. Gujarat are seen in a huddle along the ropes before taking their respective positions on the field. Mayank Agarwal and Travis Head are the opening batters for Hyderabad. Azmatullah Omarzai has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's go...

Shubman Gill, the captain of Gujarat says that they would have bowled first anyways. Adds that they will look how much the opposition scores and then chase it down. Mentions that captaincy has been great and the support staff has helped him a lot as well. Informs they have a couple of changes as Noor Ahmad and Darshan Nalkande comes in for Spencer Johnson and Sai Kishore respectively.

Pat Cummins, the skipper of Hyderabad says that they will bat first. Adds that they will want some runs on the board and the wicket looks great. Mentions that this ground is special. Says that they will bat freely and they know their capabilities. Ends by saying that there are no changes in the team

Impact Players for Gujarat - Sai Kishore, BR Sharath, Sai Sudharsan, Manav Suthar, Abhinav Manohar.

Gujarat (Playing XI) - Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shubman Gill (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Noor Ahmad (In place of Spencer Johnson), Mohit Sharma, Darshan Nalkande (In place of Sai Kishore).

Impact Players for Hyderabad - Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Umran Malik, Glenn Phillips, Upendra Yadav.

Hyderabad (Unchanged Playing XI) - Mayank Agarwal, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat.

TOSS - The coin lands in favour of Pat Cummins and Hyderabad have elected to BAT first.

PITCH REPORT - Ravi Shastri and Kevin Pietersen are pitchside they say that It's a warm afternoon in Ahmedabad. With a 66m boundary to the right. Towards third man, it is 58m. They add that on the surface, it looks a very good pitch.

UPDATE - Hyderabad have suffered a huge blow as as the spin wizard, Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of this season due to a left heel injury.

Hyderabad enters this match on a high note, fueled by their sensational record-breaking victory over Mumbai. Their explosive batting lineup, featuring the likes of Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and Abhishek Sharma ​​​​​​, has been the talk of the town since their last outing. However, their batting prowess has somewhat overshadowed their bowling performance, which hasn't been up to par. Conceding over 200 runs in both previous games raises concerns, particularly regarding Bhuvi's form. The return of T Natarajan, if fit, could bolster their bowling attack, as he showed promise in the first game, alongside Jaydev Unadkat, who made a notable impact. While their spin department appears somewhat inexperienced, Hyderabad boasts significant depth on their bench, providing options to fine-tune their bowling combination. With momentum firmly on their side and skipper Pat Cummins already making a mark, Hyderabad aims to deliver another commanding performance. Stay tuned for toss updates and more exciting action ahead.

Gujarat kicked off their campaign with a solid victory against Mumbai, but stumbled in their last outing against Chennai. Their batting lineup has been inconsistent, placing pressure on skipper Shubman Gill to lead from the front. However, with ample talent at their disposal, Gujarat has the potential to bounce back strongly. On the bowling front, they boast one of the fiercest attacks in the competition even with the absence of Mohammed Shami. With the likes of Rashid Khan, the top T20 spinner, and Mohit Sharma delivering masterful performances in the death overs, Gujarat's bowling unit poses a formidable challenge for any opponent. With additional support from the rest of the team, Gujarat becomes a daunting prospect, especially when playing on their home turf.

Hello and a warm welcome folks! Brace yourselves for another exhilarating clash in the Indian T20 League 2024, as Gujarat prepares to take on record-breakers Hyderabad at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Get ready for a spectacle filled with fireworks and high-octane action!

... MATCH DAY ...

Match number 12 of the Indian T20 League is poised to ignite the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as Gujarat plays host to the resurgent force of Hyderabad, setting the stage for yet another electrifying chapter in this captivating edition of the League. As the curtains rise on this exhilarating clash, both teams step onto the field with contrasting narratives. The hosts, Gujarat, regroup after a hard-fought battle on away turf against the reigning champions, Chennai, hungry to reclaim lost ground. Meanwhile, Hyderabad strides into the contest buoyed by the euphoria of a record-breaking triumph over the formidable Mumbai, their spirits soaring high as they aim to sustain their momentum and etch another memorable victory. After a victorious start against Mumbai, Gujarat encountered a formidable Chennai side that showcased a complete team performance, proving to be a formidable force, resulting in a significant 63-run defeat. This setback undoubtedly nudged their net run rate a notch. The bowling contingent found the going tough, collectively caught off guard by Chennai's formidable batting lineup. Despite the challenges, spin maestro Rashid Khan managed to claim a couple of wickets, albeit amidst a relentless assault from the opposition. Facing a daunting target of 207 runs, Wriddhiman Saha led the charge with his aggressive approach, ably supported by a commendable batting display from Sai Sudharsan, who was entrusted as the impact player. However, the remainder of the batting lineup faltered against the sharp bowling of Chennai, ultimately falling short of the target. Gujarat, known for their resilience, will be poised to stage a resounding comeback in front of their home crowd, determined to reignite their campaign with renewed vigour. On the flip side, Hyderabad, under the dynamic leadership of their new skipper Pat Cummins, has ignited the season with a fresh wave of energy. Their batting arsenal has emerged as a formidable force, setting the tournament ablaze with their spectacular displays. Travis Head laid the foundation with a scintillating half-century off just 18 balls in the previous encounter against Mumbai, only to see his record eclipsed within 5 overs by Abhishek Sharma's blistering knock, off 16 balls. The marquee, Heinrich Klaasen, played a stellar unbeaten innings of 80 runs, ably supported by Aiden Markram's contribution of 42, propelling the team to a monumental total of 277 runs, shattering Bengaluru's longstanding record. Despite the high-scoring nature of the contest and the challenges posed by a demanding bowling track, Hyderabad's bowlers exhibited nerves of steel, consistently chipping away at wickets amidst the onslaught from the opposition. Pat Cummins led from the front, scalping 2 crucial wickets alongside Jaydev Unadkat, ensuring a commendable victory by restricting the formidable Mumbai batting lineup to 246 runs, triumphing by a margin of 31 runs. With Hyderabad showcasing their formidable form this season, the stage is set for an epic showdown at the world's largest cricket stadium. Who do you think will rise to the occasion and lead their side to glory in this highly anticipated clash? We shall soon find out.