Major Setback for Sunrisers Hyderabad as Harshal Patel Misses Crucial SRH vs GT Clash
It’s been a dramatic evening at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as the Sunrisers Hyderabad face off against the Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 clash. But before a single ball was bowled, Sunrisers fans were hit with a major shock—one of their key pacers, Harshal Patel, was ruled out of the match due to a sudden illness and has reportedly been hospitalised. This is a massive blow to the Hyderabad side, considering how vital Harshal has been in their bowling lineup this season.
At the toss, SRH captain Pat Cummins didn’t shy away from breaking the news. He confirmed that Harshal would be missing out and Jaydev Unadkat would be stepping in as his replacement. It's a high-pressure game for Sunrisers, especially after their recent losing streak, and losing a consistent performer like Harshal only makes things tougher.
Harshal has been a crucial figure for SRH, having taken four wickets in the four matches he’s played so far this season. While his form hasn’t quite hit peak levels yet, his presence in the attack brings experience and variety that’s hard to replace overnight. And now, with Unadkat coming in, the pressure is on him to fill some big shoes.
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On the flip side, the Gujarat Titans made a surprising change too. Skipper Shubman Gill, who won the toss and elected to bowl first, brought in Washington Sundar to replace Arshad Khan. Sundar is making his debut for GT, and the decision seems strategic—aimed at exploiting the black soil surface that’s known to offer turn. The Titans are already riding high with two consecutive wins, and their balance seems to be working well at the moment.
As the match unfolded, Mohammed Siraj came in breathing fire for GT, dismissing both Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma early in the innings. Sunrisers, struggling at 45 for 2 in 6 overs, need their middle order to step up big time.
And as if the drama wasn’t enough, Glenn Phillips—fielding as a substitute for GT—picked up an injury while diving in the field and had to hobble off, adding yet another twist to an already eventful match.
But the spotlight remains on the Sunrisers’ camp. With Harshal Patel’s sudden absence and the team already at the bottom of the table, questions loom over their campaign's momentum. Can they bounce back under Cummins’ aggressive leadership? Will Unadkat rise to the occasion? Or will the Titans continue their dominant run?
Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure—this SRH vs GT clash just got a whole lot more intense.
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