IPL Match Today, GT vs SRH: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, toss timing, pitch report, Ahmedabad weather update

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans are set for a crucial IPL 2026 clash in Ahmedabad, with both sides aiming to move to the top of the points table and strengthen their playoff chances. SRH briefly occupied the top spot despite winning only one of their first four games, thanks to an impressive run of six wins in their next seven matches. However, RCB replaced them at the summit, leaving Pat Cummins’ side eager to reclaim first place with a win over GT, something they have never achieved before in Ahmedabad.Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, are also in strong form after a four-match winning streak and sit just below SRH on the table. A victory for GT would also take them to the top, making the encounter vital in the race for playoff qualification and a possible top-two finish.Both teams have relied heavily on their explosive opening partnerships, which have driven their batting success throughout the season. However, the major difference lies in the middle order. GT’s middle-order batters (No. 4-8) have struggled, recording the second-lowest average and the fewest sixes this season. In contrast, SRH’s middle order, powered by Heinrich Klaasen, has been among the most destructive, boasting the third-best strike rate and the highest number of sixes.In bowling, GT’s pace attack has consistently delivered, while SRH have improved significantly since the inclusion of Sakib Hussain. The match could ultimately be decided by whichever bowling unit manages to dismantle the opposition’s top order early and seize momentum in this high-stakes battle. For today's IPL 2026 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the pitch is expected to be a balanced, batting-friendly surface with a significant dew factor in the second innings. The Ahmedabad track generally offers true bounce and consistent pace, rewarding stroke-makers but also providing assistance to bowlers who hit hard lengths.Ahmedabad is set for an uninterrupted but extremely hot evening. Currently under a heatwave alert. While daytime temperatures have reached a scorching 44°C–45°C, they will only gradually ease to approximately 33°C–34°C by the 7:30 PM IST start time. With a 0% chance of rain, weather will not disrupt play, but the intense heat will test player endurance.Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj Impact Player: Prasidh KrishnaSunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Aniket Verma/Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Pat Cummins, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain Impact Player: Eshan MalingaThe GT vs SRH clash will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.The toss for today’s IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad will take place at 7:00 PM IST, while the match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.