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That wraps up the final game of the week, with Gujarat Titans putting on a dominant display to outclass Sunrisers Hyderabad and cap off yet another thrilling week in the Indian Premier League. As we turn the page, a blockbuster clash awaits to kick off the new week, as Mumbai Indians gear up to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 7th, Monday. The first ball will be bowled at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but be sure to tune in early for all the pre-match buildup. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Mohammed Siraj, the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his outstanding bowling figures of 4/17. Siraj expressed his joy playing in his hometown with his family watching from the stands. He said that his recent break has helped him improve his fitness and mental approach, allowing him to stay in the present. Siraj opened up about his struggles with a recent slump, but he made a conscious decision to keep working hard and use the break from cricket to recharge and regroup himself. He also shared that being dropped from the national team for a major ICC event was a significant setback, but he maintained his faith and kept his focus on improving, which ultimately is paying off.

The skipper of Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill, says that bowlers are game-changers and especially in this T20 format, the bowlers win matches. Adds that he played good cricketing shots and that the chat between him and Sundar was to have good intent and play their shots. Mentions that Washington was about to play in the match against Mumbai Indians, but they brought in an extra bowler with the impact player rule, but he is a fantastic player and has shown us today. Further says that it was all about forming a good partnership of 30-40 runs there and to make this chase cut short. Tells that Siraj brings a different energy in the field, and he is a guy you want in your team every time you play.

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Washington Sundar shared his thoughts on his recent performance, crediting his captain's advice to keep things simple for his success. He noted that the wicket tends to improve in the second innings, making it easier to chase as the ball comes onto the bat better under the lights. Sundar also expressed his enjoyment of spending time with the bat in the middle.

The skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Pat Cummins, says that it wasn’t a traditional wicket, which used to be here, and it was very tough to get fluency on this wicket, and thus, it was difficult to bat on. Adds that they didn't get as much spin as they would have thought, and the batters of Gujarat batted really well. Mentions that there was a toss-up between Simarjeet Singh and Rahul Chahar, but as they looked at the end of the first inning, batting was harder against pacers, and thus, they brought in Simarjeet.

Earlier in the game, after being put into bat, Sunrisers Hyderabad once again struggled at the top, losing their top three wickets cheaply and failing to gain early momentum. However, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen took charge, steadying the innings with a crucial 50-run stand before both departed in quick succession, triggering another collapse. Just when it seemed SRH would fall flat, a spirited late cameo from skipper Pat Cummins and Aniket Verma helped them push past the 150-run mark. On the bowling front, Gujarat Titans were exceptional, with Mohammed Siraj leading the charge with a brilliant four-wicket haul, while Sai Kishore and Prasidh Krishna's crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs ensured SRH never got out of trouble.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are now left searching for answers, with their struggles continuing as their batting woes remain a recurring theme. Their inconsistency with the bat has put them under pressure time and again, and to make matters worse, their bowling hasn’t provided the necessary support either. While Pat Cummins and Mohammad Shami fought hard with the ball, the rest of the attack failed to create any real impact. The conditions also seemed to ease out a bit, making their job even tougher. With four consecutive losses, SRH will have to reassess their approach and make some urgent changes before they find themselves too far behind in the race.

With Shubman Gill anchoring the innings at the other end, the pair stitched together a crucial 90-run stand, taking the game away from Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sundar fell agonizingly short of a half-century, but Gill remained rock solid, ensuring there were no further hiccups and got past his 50. Sherfane Rutherford then provided the finishing touches, taking apart Abhishek Sharma to wrap up the chase in style.

What initially looked like a tricky chase after the early dismissals of Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler quickly turned into a walk in the park, thanks to a breathtaking counterattack from Washington Sundar. Making his debut for Gujarat Titans, Sundar wasted no time in shifting the momentum, unleashing a flurry of boundaries that not only took the pressure off but also broke the back of the chase.

Fact: It is the first time SRH have lost four consecutive games since the start of IPL 2024

As clinical as it gets! Gujarat Titans make it three wins in a row, handing Sunrisers Hyderabad their fourth consecutive defeat with a commanding 7-wicket victory with 20 balls to spare.

GILL FINISHES OFF WITH A SINGLE! Good length around the pads, Shubman Gill tucks this to deep square for a single to wrap this up. Gujarat Titans have dominated Sunrisers Hyderabad and won this by 7 wickets and 20 balls to spare.

Fuller on middle and leg, Sherfane Rutherford drills this to long on for one.

FOUR! Delicately cut away for four more. Good length around off, Sherfane Rutherford plays this late, opens the face of his bat and guides this past backward point to his right for four.

SIX! GT has made a mockery of this total. Good length around middle and leg, Sherfane Rutherford clears his front leg and smokes this out of the park towards mid-wicket for a huge six.

STRATEGIC BREAK! Gujarat Titans just need 12 runs off the last four overs, which shows their dominance in this game. They have played well in all three departments and are on the verge of getting a third-straight win, and that too with a big margin that will boost their net run rate as well. The skipper, Shubman Gill, has led this chase, and he is still on the crease. On the other hand, there is nothing much to say about Sunrisers Hyderabad here as they have leaked runs where they didn't have much and now will likely see their fourth straight loss. They definitely will have to rethink their approach, going back. The skipper, Pat Cummins, brings himself into the attack now.

Worst economy rate in IPL history for a left-arm spinner (min 50 overs): Shahbaz Ahmed - 9.4, Abhishek Sharma - 8.9*, Jagadeesha Suchith - 8.6, Bipul Sharma - 8.1