Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India] – Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill credited his team’s disciplined bowling and tactical execution following their emphatic 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an IPL 2026 clash on Tuesday night.
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Gill said the side was confident that a strong bowling performance would keep them in the contest, particularly after setting a competitive total of 168. “It worked out for us nicely. We bowled very well. We knew if we bowled well, we would always be in the game. We spoke about whether we get anywhere near 160-170, it will not be easy for them with our bowling attack,” he explained.
The GT skipper also praised Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar for their contributions, which helped the team recover from early setbacks to reach a fighting total. “The way Sai and Washy batted, getting us close to 170, and then the way we bowled in the powerplay – kudos to both of our bowlers,” he added.
Gill emphasized the importance of consistency and adaptability in the team’s approach this season. “It is all about being consistent and being ruthless. We are not a team who play a particular style and brand; we assess the conditions and play according to it,” he noted. He reserved special praise for West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder, highlighting his experience and impact: “He is such an experienced campaigner. He has been relentless for us, bowling four on the trot, and he is doing a terrific job.”
GT speedster Kagiso Rabada, named Player of the Match, credited his disciplined approach and communication within the team. Reflecting on a dropped chance off Ishan Kishan earlier in the innings, Rabada admitted he misjudged the pace of the ball but was pleased the team recovered quickly. “Did not react fast enough and did not judge the pace of the ball. Luckily, we got the wicket off the next over,” he said.
Rabada spoke about his consistent mindset: “Season in, season out, all you try to do is do the best you can. I have been backed, and my role has been clear – leave everything out for the team. Rhythm is everything. It’s about finding out the kind of pitch we are playing on and bowling accordingly. We each have our own natural attributes, and it’s about seeing how much you can extract without looking too far ahead. If your strength is not working out, you can look at something else.”
He added that the team’s approach on the Ahmedabad surface was to bowl with Test-match discipline, which proved effective as the pitch slowed down. “They showed how to bowl on it, and we tried to follow suit. The wicket got a little more sticky, and patience and simplicity worked,” Rabada noted.
In the match, the Titans produced a dominant all-round performance to thrash Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After being put in to bat, GT posted 168/5 despite early setbacks, with Sai Sudharsan scoring a key 61 and Washington Sundar providing a late boost with a quick-fire 50. In reply, SRH suffered a dramatic batting collapse and were bowled out for just 86 in 14.5 overs. Kagiso Rabada (3/28) and Jason Holder (3/20) led a ruthless bowling attack, supported by Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, and Rashid Khan.