After the match where his team triumphed over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill couldn’t help but praise Mohammed Siraj for his outstanding performance. He pointed out that while everyone seems to buzz about the big-hitting batsmen, it’s the bowlers who really steal the show and help their teams grab the victories.
GT has been on a roll in IPL 2025, racking up their third win in a row, and this one felt particularly solid. On the flip side, SRH faced their fourth straight loss, which they just couldn’t afford during their match at Uppal Stadium on Sunday. In the post-match interview, Gill stressed how crucial bowlers are to the game. He talked about Siraj’s infectious energy during both bowling and fielding, noting, “Bowlers really are game-changers in this short format. Everyone talks about those big hitters, but it’s the bowlers that clinch the matches for you.”
Gill also shared some thoughts about his innings and his impressive partnership of 90 runs with Washington Sundar. He mentioned, “We aimed to keep our shots grounded—that was really the focus for both me and Washington.” He recalled that while Sundar was ready to go in the earlier match against Mumbai Indians, game strategies can shift quickly due to the Impact player rule. “But today, he really nailed it. We weren’t chatting too much; it was just about playing solid cricket. Once our partnership hit around 30 or 40 runs, we knew we could really take control of the game.”
As for the match itself, GT won the toss and opted to have SRH bat first. Unfortunately for SRH, their top order struggled again, with Travis Head scoring just 8 runs, Abhishek Sharma 18, and Ishan Kishan managing only 17. They found themselves in a tough spot at 50