IPL 2026: GT vs SRH Updates: Holder grabs 3rd wkt as SRH collapse

Prasidh Krishna continues, and Pat Cummins begins watchfully with a solid defence.

But the next ball disappears.

Cummins clears his front leg and smashes Prasidh for a huge six, giving Sunrisers Hyderabad a much-needed spark. He follows it up with a single to keep strike rotating.

A slip comes in for Shivang Kumar, who starts carefully before freeing his arms--shanking one over mid-off and coming back for a couple. He adds two more to finish the over.

A productive over for SRH--11 runs from it--as they move to 71 for 7 after 12 overs.

Jason Holder strikes again, and this could be the defining moment of the match.

Heinrich Klaasen looks to force the pace but ends up finding Jos Buttler, who completes a safe catch.

The crowd erupts as SRH lose their biggest hope in the chase.

Klaasen departs for 14 off 16 balls, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are now six down, slipping further away from the target.

Pat Cummins walks in next with a mountain to climb.

Jason Holder continues, and Heinrich Klaasen responds with intent--smashing a boundary early in the over before settling back into control. He rotates strike smartly, tucking one off his pads to deep square leg for a single.

Arora keeps things moving with a single, as Sunrisers Hyderabad reach 54 for 4 after 9 overs.

A strategic timeout follows--SRH now needing 115 from 66 balls, with much of their hopes resting on Klaasen.

Prasidh Krishna is introduced into the attack, and strikes immediately. Arora nudges one to long-on for a single, and Klaasen keeps the scoreboard ticking with another.

But the breakthrough arrives soon after--Arora gets on top of the bounce, tries to dab it behind point, but finds the edge. It's safely taken.

Arora departs for 16 off 13 balls.

A big wicket for Gujarat Titans as Prasidh joins the wicket-takers and SRH lose their fifth, tightening GT's grip on the contest.

Jason Holder is brought into the attack, and Heinrich Klaasen responds calmly--stepping forward to push one down to long-on for a single. Arora plays out a couple of tight deliveries before finding a boundary to keep SRH ticking, but GT keep things largely under control.

It's a strong over overall from Gujarat Titans--9 runs from it--as Sunrisers Hyderabad reach 43 for 4 after 7 overs.

Then Kagiso Rabada returns to finish his spell, and the pressure only intensifies. Klaasen starts cautiously, pushing one back to the bowler and cutting another to point for no run. There's a moment of drama as an edge flies through safely, followed by a single to keep Klaasen moving.

A delivery crashes into the stumps but somehow the bails stay on, adding to SRH's luckless evening. Arora then nudges one into the off side, and finally gets a slice of fortune with a top edge racing away for four.

Just 5 runs from the over as Sunrisers Hyderabad struggle to 48 for 4 after 8 overs, still needing 121 from 72 balls.

Mohammed Siraj continues his tight spell and immediately tests Smaran, who is beaten by a sharp delivery before digging in to defend the next few balls. He eventually nudges one away to deep backward point for a single.

It's another disciplined over from Gujarat Titans--just 1 run from it--as Sunrisers Hyderabad crawl to 30 for 3 after 5 overs, still needing 139 off 90 balls.

Then Kagiso Rabada returns and turns the screw further. He beats Smaran with a beauty, then keeps things tight as pressure builds. There's a moment of chaos when Mohammed Siraj misjudges a chance and puts one down, giving Smaran a brief lifeline. Klaasen also picks up a single as SRH try to rebuild.

But Rabada has the final say.

He traps Smaran into a loose shot off a slot ball outside off--Smaran goes after it but doesn't get enough elevation. Shubman Gill settles under it safely at cover and completes the catch.

Smaran departs for 9 off 15 balls.

Rabada roars in celebration as Sunrisers Hyderabad sink deeper into trouble.

Mohammed Siraj continues and starts on the back foot as Smaran finds the gap and drives it away for four. He then goes quiet for a couple of balls before riding the bounce nicely, guiding one down to deep third for a single.

Ishan Kishan then shows intent--he defends solidly off the front foot and follows it up with a powerful stroke, lifting it just over a leaping Kagiso Rabada at mid-on. Rabada almost had it, but it flies over for four. A quick single ends the over.

A strong response from Sunrisers Hyderabad--10 runs off it as they reach 23 for 2 after 3 overs.

But Rabada comes back with vengeance in his next over.

He finds the edge immediately, and Jos Buttler takes a sharp catch. Rabada makes up for the earlier chance, striking back as Kishan departs for 11 off 7 balls.

Heinrich Klaasen walks in at number 5 as SRH look to rebuild under pressure.

Kagiso Rabada charges in from the other end, and Abhishek Sharma wastes no time--he greets him with a nonchalant six, sending an early statement in the chase.

But Rabada responds immediately.

Abhishek swings and misses at the next delivery, and then tries to hang back and work it late, but the ball sneaks through under his bat and crashes into the stumps in the most unexpected fashion.

Bowled!

Rabada roars in celebration as Abhishek Sharma departs for 6 off 4 balls. A huge early breakthrough for Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are suddenly under serious pressure.

Travis Head comes in as the Impact Player for Sunrisers Hyderabad, opening alongside Abhishek Sharma. Sakib makes way as SRH look to chase down 168.

But it turns into a nightmare start.

Mohammed Siraj opens the bowling with fire--Head is beaten on the very first ball, then again as he swings and misses at a length delivery. Under pressure, he goes for another stroke but only manages a leading edge.

At deep, Nishant Sindhu settles under it and completes a calm catch.

Travis Head departs for a duck.

A dream over for GT and a perfect start for Gujarat Titans as Siraj strikes early.

Gujarat Titans were rocked early with both Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill dismissed inside the powerplay, with Praful Hinge striking twice to put SRH firmly on top.

Sai Sudharsan held the innings together with a composed 61, first rebuilding alongside Nishant Sindhu and then combining with state teammate Washington Sundar to steady GT's innings. Sundar's assured 50 proved crucial, giving GT a competitive total and late momentum.

For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pat Cummins stood out with an exceptional spell, conceding just 20 runs and taking a wicket. Hinge also impressed, finishing with 2 for 17 in a disciplined three-over effort that kept GT under pressure for large parts of the innings.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are hit with an over-rate penalty, forcing only four fielders outside the circle for the final over. Shakib Al Hasan takes charge with the ball.

Jason Holder starts the over with intent, slicing one over extra cover for a couple. He then swings and misses, with a wide called--but Pat Cummins reviews for it. The replay shows the ball is still outside the guideline, and the wide call stands. Holder picks up a single next ball.

Then comes the milestone moment.

Washington Sundar, on 49 off 31, works one to fine leg and brings up a well-made fifty off 33 balls--an important innings at a crucial stage. He tries to go big next ball but skies it, and Ishan Kishan settles under it to complete the catch.

Sundar departs for 50, a vital knock that helped build GT's innings.

Tewatia comes in for the final ball and finishes in style--cracking it for four.

A dramatic final over--10 runs and a wicket as Gujarat Titans end on 168 for 5 after 20 overs.

Praful Hinge is back into the attack for the 18th over, and he starts sharply as Jason Holder swings and misses at one outside off. Holder then adjusts well, flicking a yorker towards long-on for a single.

Washington Sundar continues his fluent knock, smashing a boundary through the off-side before a quieter moment where he finds only a single off the next delivery.

A controlled over from SRH overall--7 runs from it as Gujarat Titans move to 140 for 4 after 18 overs.

Then comes the penultimate over, with Eshan Malinga returning.

Drama immediately--Holder is dropped off Malinga! A low full toss is smashed straight back, but the bowler can't hold on. He responds by taking a single on the next ball.

Sundar keeps the momentum going with a classy boundary, then rotates strike again. Holder swings and misses next ball, with a wide added to the tally.

Holder squeezes one to long-on for a single, and then Sundar delivers the big moment--another boundary, followed by a massive six as GT bring up 150 in style.

A huge over--18 runs from it as Gujarat Titans surge to 158 for 4 after 19 overs, finishing strong heading into the final over.

Sakib returns for the 17th over, and Washington Sundar starts steadily--sitting deep in the crease and drilling one to long-off for a single.

But the big moment arrives next ball.

Sai Sudharsan tries to get inventive, going for a reverse lap, but it doesn't come off. A well-directed yorker on the pads forces a rushed execution, and he can't get into the right position. The result is a mistimed stroke and a catch taken by Praful Hinge.

Sudharsan departs for a well-made 61 off 44 balls--a crucial innings that steadied Gujarat Titans but ends just when he was looking to accelerate.

Pat Cummins is back into the attack, and Washington Sundar greets him confidently with a well-timed boundary to start the over. He then defends the next delivery before cutting one nicely to backward point for a single.

Sai Sudharsan continues his composed innings, pulling one towards deep midwicket for a single as GT keep the scoreboard moving. Sundar finishes the over with another single.

A steady over for Gujarat Titans--7 runs from it as they reach 114 for 3 after 15 overs.

Eshan Malinga continues his spell, and Sundar starts with a push to long-on for a single. Sudharsan then shows his class again, getting on top of the bounce and lofting it beautifully over midwicket for four.

He rotates strike again with a single, while Sundar chips in with a couple of runs before the over ends with another single.

A productive over--9 runs from it. After 16 overs, GT are 123 for 3, building nicely towards the death overs.

Sakib continues, and Sai Sudharsan starts positively--picking up a couple of runs before absolutely launching one into the stands for a huge six. The batters rotate strike with a single each, before Sudharsan closes the over with a couple more calm defensive deliveries.

A strong over overall--10 runs from it as Gujarat Titans move to 94 for 3 after 13 overs.

Shivang Kumar is back into the attack. Washington Sundar opens with a controlled cut to long-on for a single. Then Sudharsan brings up a brilliant half-century--his sixth of the season--with a crisp boundary, reaching 50 off 38 balls.

He keeps the momentum going with a couple more runs, while Sudharsan continues to find gaps, pulling one towards deep midwicket for a single. Sundar then joins the party with a powerful boundary--confident and clean, though it goes aerial before landing safely.

He finishes the over with a single.

A big over for GT--13 runs from it. After 14 overs, Gujarat Titans are 107 for 3, well and truly back in the contest.

Eshan Malinga is brought back into the attack, and Sai Sudharsan starts cautiously--cutting one towards midwicket but finding no gap. He then picks up a single with a neat drive to mid-off.

Washington Sundar keeps the rotation going, nudging one to long-off for a single. Sudharsan then finds a bit of room and squeezes one past extra cover for a couple, before shifting gears completely--he launches a massive six, clearing the ropes with authority.

Next ball is struck hard again by Sudharsan straight back, and Sundar's quick reflexes unintentionally save four runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad as he gets in the way while trying to evade it.

A strong over overall--10 runs from it, with Gujarat Titans moving to 78 for 3 after 11 overs.

Shivang Kumar is introduced into the attack as spin comes into play. Sundar works one to deep square leg for a single, while Sudharsan sees a wide go down the leg side. Another wide follows. He then takes a single, before Sundar is pushed to extra cover but finds no run. A dot ball ends the over.

A tight effort--just 6 runs from it. After 12 overs, GT are 84 for 3.

Strategic timeout taken as Gujarat Titans start building momentum after a slow powerplay. Sunrisers Hyderabad will still be pleased with their control so far, keeping things tight at key moments.

Sakib is introduced into the attack. Sai Sudharsan works one towards mid-wicket for a single. Nishant Sindhu keeps things moving with a single of his own, but Sudharsan then finds the fence with a well-timed boundary. A quick single follows to end the over--7 runs from it as GT reach 63 for 2 after 9 overs.

Then comes the change, and Pat Cummins strikes again.

Sudharsan is beaten on one that goes through to the keeper but still picks up a single next ball. The big moment arrives when Nishant Sindhu looks to go over the top--he chips it straight to Heinrich Klaasen at long-off.

A mistimed lofted shot ends his promising knock of 22 off 14 balls. A crucial breakthrough for SRH right after the timeout, just when GT were starting to settle.

Nitish Kumar Reddy continues after the change, but Sai Sudharsan starts cautiously--mistiming one into the covers where there's no gap, no run there. He then finds a single, cutting it fine to deep backward point.

Nishant Sindhu then injects real energy into the innings--he launches one for six, showing intent and timing. A moment of luck follows as a mistimed shot nearly results in a catch, but the fielder at the boundary can't control it cleanly and prevents a maximum. Sindhu adds a couple more before finishing the over strongly with a crisp boundary.

A big over for Gujarat Titans--13 runs off it, giving them some much-needed momentum. After 7 overs, they are 47 for 2.

Sunrisers Hyderabad respond by bringing on their standout bowler of the season, Eshan Malinga.

He starts with an instant impact--Sai Sudharsan greets him with a boundary, and GT bring up their 50 in style. Sudharsan rotates strike with a single, while Sindhu is beaten on the outside edge on the next delivery. He manages a single, and Sudharsan caps the over with a couple more runs before a quiet final ball.

Nine runs from it--Gujarat Titans move to 56 for 2 after 8 overs, starting to find some rhythm.

Hinge finishes the powerplay with drama as Sunrisers Hyderabad go up for a caught-behind appeal against Jos Buttler.

The umpire initially signals wide, but SRH go for the review straight away. And it proves decisive.

Replays confirm it's a fair delivery, with a clear spike as the ball passes the bat. Ishan Kishan looks confident behind the stumps, and the technology backs him up.

Buttler has to walk back--out for 7 off 11 balls. A big early blow for Gujarat Titans as SRH strike right.

A change of ends for Pat Cummins, and the intensity only rises.

Sai Sudharsan opens the over with a soft jab to deep backward point for a single. Jos Buttler follows with a controlled push of his own, picking up a couple as he begins to settle. Cummins keeps probing--beats Buttler with one that he leaves alone, then again as the Englishman swings and misses.

A tight delivery on the body thuds into the pads as Buttler tries to tuck it away, and they sneak a single off the ricochet. Sudharsan then calmly returns the final ball straight back to the bowler.

Just 4 runs from the over--Sunrisers Hyderabad keep things very much under control.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is back into the attack, and Buttler wastes no time--greets him with a crisp boundary. He defends the next, tries a cheeky switch-hit but is struck on the pads for just a single. Sudharsan remains compact at the other end, blocking one and attempting a scoop that doesn't come off.

SRH continue to apply pressure--another disciplined over as just 5 runs come off it. After 5 overs, Gujarat Titans are 26 for 1.

Gujarat Titans continue their innings with Nitish Kumar Reddy joining Pat Cummins in the new-ball attack for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The over begins on a rough note for Hyderabad as Sai Sudharsan greets Reddy with a confident boundary, easing the pressure instantly. He follows it up with a soft chip towards mid-on--just short of the fielder--and then picks up a quick single behind square to keep things ticking.

Shubman Gill then gets a big moment of luck. He slices one straight back at the bowler, but it's a half-chance that goes down--looked like a simple reflex catch, and had it stuck, Gill was gone early. Instead, he makes the most of the lifeline, finishing the over with a crisp boundary to get off the mark in style.

A slightly scrappy over for SRH in the end--10 runs from it, and Gujarat Titans move to 15 without loss after 2 overs.

Gujarat Titans walk out in a special lavender jersey today, showing their support for cancer awareness and treatment -- a powerful gesture before the cricket takes over.

At the crease, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan open the innings, while Pat Cummins takes charge with the new ball for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Cummins starts tight and probing, hitting a good length straight away. Sudharsan gets off the mark with a soft push back to the bowler--no run. He then works a couple of quick singles around the corner, including a neat flick behind square that keeps the scoreboard moving.

Gill looks composed but is kept quiet, tapping one straight to mid-wicket and then watching out a disciplined final ball of the over.

Just 5 runs come from the opening over -- a controlled, cautious start in a high-stakes clash.

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

Impact Subs: Prasidh Krishna, Sai Kishore, Anuj Rawat, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Smaran Ravichandran, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge

Impact subs: Travis Head, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey

We're set for the toss in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill and Pat Cummins walk out to the middle amid a buzzing crowd.

Pat Cummins calls heads -- and it's heads! Sunrisers Hyderabad have no hesitation--they choose to field first, ready to chase under lights in this high-pressure clash.

As the IPL 2026 season enters its decisive final stretch, the playoff race is finely poised, with second-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad and third-placed Gujarat Titans set for a high-stakes clash in Ahmedabad that could reshape the top-four picture.

Both sides are locked on 14 points alongside league leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru, making net run rate a crucial factor as the margins for error continue to shrink.

Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, have staged a strong comeback after a slow start, built around the consistency of Gill and Sai Sudharsan at the top. The addition of experienced overseas stars like Jos Buttler, along with all-round depth from Washington Sundar, has strengthened their balance. Their bowling unit, featuring Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan, has begun clicking at the right time.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have thrived on explosive batting, with Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen powering their aggressive approach. Their ability to cross 200 regularly has made them one of the most dangerous sides, but early collapses and inconsistent middle-order resistance remain concerns.

With both teams peaking at the right time, Tuesday's encounter could prove decisive in shaping the IPL 2026 playoff race.