IPL 2024: GT vs SRH Match 12 Preview, Key Players, Squad And Other Details

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GT vs SRH: As Gujarat Titans prepare to host Sunrisers Hyderabad in their third encounter of IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 30 from 3:00 PM onwards.

However, questions loom over the Titans' championship aspirations. Despite a thrilling victory against Mumbai Indians, their crushing 63-run loss to Chennai Super Kings raises doubts about their consistency and title credentials.

Key to the Titans' fortunes is the performance of David Miller, whose struggle to make an impact with the bat has been evident. With a modest average of 29 and a declining strike rate of 119, Miller's form remains a concern for the team.

Similarly, the Titans heavily rely on the prowess of Rashid Khan, whose economy rate significantly impacts their outcomes. In wins, Khan maintains an economy rate of 7.35, but in losses, it skyrockets to 10.03, highlighting his pivotal role in the team's success.

Facing them is a formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad side, buoyed by a record-breaking performance in their last outing. With players like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen in top form, Sunrisers pose a significant threat to the Titans.

The absence of Mohammed Shami leaves a void in the Titans' bowling attack, which Sunrisers will look to exploit. However, the Titans can capitalize on the Sunrisers' struggling pace bowling unit, apart from Pat Cummins.

With the Narendra Modi Stadium favoring batsmen, the onus is on Titans captain Shubman Gill to lead from the front. Gill's exceptional record at Ahmedabad makes him a key figure for the Titans' batting lineup.

In terms of team news, both sides may consider tactical changes in their playing XI. For the Titans, the inclusion of Matthew Wade adds depth to their batting, while Sunrisers may shuffle their bowling options depending on T Natarajan's availability.

As the Titans aim to bounce back from their recent defeat, and Sunrisers seek to maintain their winning momentum, the stage is set for an enthralling encounter between two IPL heavyweights.

Squads

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier, BR Sharath

SRH: Pat Cummins (c), Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Sanvir Singh, Heinrich Klaasen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Agarwal, T. Natarajan, Anmolpreet Singh, Mayank Markande, Upendra Singh Yadav, Umran Malik, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Travis Head, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jaydev Unadkat, Akash Singh and Jhathavedh Subramanya