GT Vs SRH: Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj Rip Through Hyderabad in Powerplay Carnage

Gujarat Titans produced one of the most destructive powerplay bowling performances of IPL 2026 as Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada ripped through Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting lineup in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Defending 169 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, GT reduced the in-form SRH side to 34/4 at the end of six overs, completely shifting momentum in what was billed as a clash between two of the tournament's strongest teams.

While Siraj set the tone with a fiery opening spell, Rabada turned the powerplay into complete chaos with a three-wicket burst that dismantled Hyderabad's middle order.

Mohammed Siraj gives GT dream start

Siraj immediately struck in the very first over to remove dangerous opener Travis Head, who struggled to settle against disciplined seam movement early on.

After beating the Australian multiple times outside off stump, Siraj finally forced the breakthrough when Head miscued an attempted attacking shot straight to deep third-man.

The wicket-maiden immediately put SRH under pressure and electrified the Ahmedabad crowd.

Siraj's intensity throughout the spell stood out, with fans quickly reacting online to his aggressive body language and relentless pace through the powerplay.

One fan wrote:

"Siraj running in like it's a WC final every single ball. Man's intensity hasn't dropped one bit since the 2023 final."

Kagiso Rabada destroys SRH middle order

If Siraj created the opening, Rabada completely broke the innings apart.

The South African pacer first removed Abhishek Sharma immediately after the SRH opener had smashed him for six. Attempting another aggressive shot, Abhishek dragged the ball back onto his stumps to leave Hyderabad in early trouble.

Rabada then struck again in his very next over by dismissing Ishan Kishan, who edged behind while trying to counterattack against the rising pressure.

The collapse continued when Ravichandran Smaran, who had looked uncomfortable throughout his innings, hit Rabada straight to Shubman Gill at mid-off.

That wicket completed a stunning powerplay spell from Rabada, who finished with figures of 3/28.

GT pace attack completely changes match momentum

What made the spell particularly impressive was the quality of batting Gujarat Titans dismantled.

SRH entered the contest carrying one of the most explosive batting lineups of IPL 2026, powered by aggressive starts from Head and Abhishek Sharma throughout the season.

Instead, GT's pace attack never allowed Hyderabad to settle.

The Ahmedabad pitch offered enough seam movement and uneven bounce for disciplined fast bowling, and both Siraj and Rabada exploited the conditions perfectly by attacking hard lengths consistently.

The pressure built rapidly after the wicket-maiden opening over, forcing SRH batters into increasingly risky attacking shots.

Fans react to Rabada-Siraj destruction

Social media immediately exploded after GT's powerplay dominance.

Cricket fan account Mufaddal Shailu posted:

"What a spell from Kagiso Rabada. He took 3 wickets in the powerplay of SRH."

Another reaction read:

"Rabada has completely changed the game with this spell."

Meanwhile, one viral fan reaction summed up Gujarat Titans' new-ball partnership perfectly:

"Siraj + Rabada is illegal."

GT continue momentum in playoff race

The early collapse further highlighted why Gujarat Titans have suddenly become one of the most dangerous bowling units in IPL 2026.

With Rabada rediscovering rhythm alongside Siraj's consistency and Rashid Khan controlling middle overs again, GT now appear significantly more balanced heading into the final phase of the season.

Against one of the league's most dangerous batting sides, Gujarat Titans' powerplay bowling may end up becoming one of the defining spells of IPL 2026 so far.