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The Gujarat Titans (GT) will lock horns against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 56th game of IPL 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host this game on 12th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

It is a top-of-the-table clash, and the winner of this match will most probably confirm their place in the playoffs. Expect a thrilling encounter between two excellent, in-form teams.

GT are on a roll as they’ve now won their last four matches and are 3rd in the points table. The bowlers have been exceptional for the Titans, and they are the main reason for their consistency as a team. Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj have picked up wickets for fun, and Jason Holder, alongside Rashid Khan, has made sure they keep the pressure on the batters during the middle and death overs. 

Shubman Gill (462 runs), Sai Sudharsan (440 runs), and Jos Buttler (348 runs) are their pillars with the bat. Washington Sundar (246 runs) has also done well at number four. Batting depth is an issue for GT, as they are very much reliant on their top three to do the bulk of the scoring. However, GT are in excellent form right now, and they’ll be pretty confident coming to this match.

Meanwhile, SRH have been in exceptional form as well. They are second in the points table with seven wins in 11 games. They’ve won six of their last seven matches. Heinrich Klaasen (494 runs) is the current Orange Cap holder, with Abhishek Sharma (475 runs) just behind him. Travis Head has also regained his touch with the bat while Ishan Kishan (409 runs) has been a key batter at three for SRH. 

They have the best top four in the entire league, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, and Smaran R ensure they bat deep. 

Eshan Malinga (16 wickets) has been brilliant so far, and Sakib Hussain (10 wickets) has assisted him well. Overall, batting is SRH’s strength, but their bowlers have been smart so far in the tournament. 

IPL 2026 56th Match: GT vs SRH Probable Playing XIIs

SRH should be unchanged for this game, but there are chances that Praful Hinge could play this game.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan (wk), 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6. Salil Arora, 7. Smaran Ravichandran, 8. Pat Cummins (c), 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. Praful Hinge, 11. Eshan Malinga, 12. Sakib Hussain

GT is expected to be unchanged as well.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Nishant Sindhu, 5. Washington Sundar, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Arshad Khan, 9.  Rashid Khan, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Mohammed Siraj, 12. Manav Suthar/R Sai Kishore

Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather

There’s plenty of spice expected in the pitch for this game. The new ball will move around especially in the first innings before it settles down and becomes good for batting in the second innings.

The openers will have to be cautious. The average first innings score here this season is 177 runs, but it goes down to 158 runs in the last three matches. 

Pacers will enjoy bowling, especially in the first six overs. Teams will prefer chasing, as chasing sides have won four of the six games played here in IPL 2026.

It will be a very hot day in Ahmedabad with the temperature being around 40-41 degrees Celsius when the match starts. Humidity will be around 20-30%, but dew can be a factor in this match.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs SRH: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Ishan Kishan has 409 runs in 11 matches with four fifties. He will be a key fantasy pick, as he is in good form, and at number 3 he can take on the GT bowlers during the middle overs, especially Rashid Khan. Try him as C/VC too.
• Heinrich Klaasen has been the best batter in the tournament until now. At number 4, he bats as the team requires. So expect another good knock from him in this game, especially if SRH bats first, as if the opener gets out early, Klaasen becomes a key batter for his team. He is considered a 42.50% chance of making a 30+ score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
• Jos Buttler has made starts, but he’s failed to convert them into big scores. He has two fifties to his name in 11 matches so far. Buttler can take the attack to the bowling side on his day, and he’ll be another excellent C/VC option.

Key batter picks: 

• Abhishek Sharma will be a popular captain choice for this match. He’s been super aggressive and consistent this season with his batting. The southpaw may face some issues against Siraj and Rabada, but he’ll be in for a big score if he gets going. 
• Travis Head will be a top differential captain choice. He can struggle against the moving ball, especially when it moves away from him. But, GT bowlers have focused more on hard lengths, and Head is excellent against those kinds of deliveries. He can score big in this match.
• Shubman Gill has been the aggressor for GT in the powerplay. He scored 84 runs in the last match and looked in sublime form. SRH lacks a new ball pacer, and Gill can make them pay in this game. He’s the best batter for his team, and a lot will be on his shoulders. 
• Sai Sudharsan has played consistently, and his role is to hold one end with the others playing around him. Sai plays risk-free cricket and will fancy his chances in this game. He scores big when on song. Sudharsan has four fifties and a century in 11 games, and has a 62.71% probability of making a 30+ score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Jason Holder has 10 wickets in five matches at a strike rate of just 11. He is a key player for GT, as he adds depth to the batting and is a key bowler for the Titans. Holder will be a no-brainer in fantasy cricket and an ideal C/VC pick to go with that.
• Nitish Kumar Reddy has done well in the limited opportunities he’s had with the bat this season. He has contributed with the ball (7 wickets) as well. Reddy will be a key player here for SRH where the new ball moves around quite a lot.

Key bowler picks:   

• Eshan Malinga has 16 wickets to his name in 11 matches so far. He is the main bowler for SRH, bowling at every phase of the match. Malinga has bowled smartly and has used the conditions well. He is likeliest to take 2+ wickets according to SPODA AI predictive analysis (52.38% probability).
• Kagiso Rabada has 18 wickets in 11 games this season. He is bowling at a very high pace and extracting good movement and bounce off the wicket. 14 of Rabada’s 18 wickets have come at Ahmedabad (6 matches). Try him as C/VC if GT bowls first.
• Pat Cummins took the lead in the last game and bowled upfront with the new ball. Cummins can bat if needed, and he will enjoy the conditions at Ahmedabad for this match. 

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

• Mohammed Siraj.
• Washington Sundar.
• Sakib Hussain.
• Rashid Khan.

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head-to-Head: 8 matches; GT 5, SRH 2, and 1 no result. 
• SRH is yet to defeat GT at Ahmedabad in the IPL so far.
• Ishan Kishan vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 78 runs and 2 dismissals in 67 deliveries.
• Heinrich Klaasen vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 38 runs and 3 dismissals in 26 deliveries.
• Ishan Kishan vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 58 runs and 2 dismissals in 34 deliveries. 
• Heinrich Klaasen vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 123 runs and 3 dismissals in 69 deliveries. 
• Jos Buttler vs. Pat Cummins (T20s): 55 runs and 3 dismissals in 37 deliveries.

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IPL 2026 56th Match: GT vs SRH Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams are in great form in IPL 2026. It will be a straight battle between Sunrisers’ batting and Gujarat’s pace bowlers, especially in the powerplay, that will decide the outcome of the game. GT’s middle order is yet to be tested properly; one time when the top 3 failed, they lost the game by 99 runs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.

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