The 19th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 6, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST, and it promises to be a high-scoring contest on one of the flattest pitches of the tournament.
Captain Pat Cummins will lead SRH, while Shubman Gill will captain GT.
One of the most exciting face-offs to watch tonight will be between SRH opener Abhishek Sharma and GT’s star spinner Rashid Khan.
Abhishek Sharma vs Rashid Khan – Head-to-Head Stats in IPL
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Wickets Taken by Rashid | 1 |
| Innings Faced | 3 |
| Runs Scored | 63 |
| Balls Faced | 30 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 210.00 |
| 4s | 3 |
| 6s | 5 |
| Strike Rate per Over | 12.6 |
Abhishek Sharma has been aggressive against Rashid Khan in their previous meetings. He has smashed 63 runs off just 30 balls, with a strike rate of 210, hitting 5 sixes — a clear sign of intent.
But Rashid Khan, with all his experience and world-class leg-spin, has dismissed Abhishek once in their face-offs. So, this battle is not one-sided and can go either way.
This is a classic contest of youthful aggression vs elite spin class. If Abhishek gets going, he can change the game in the powerplay. But one good over from Rashid could end the fireworks early.
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Why This Matchup Matters
With the pitch in Hyderabad favoring batters, this duel could decide the momentum of SRH’s innings. If Abhishek can dominate Rashid again, SRH will be in a strong position to post a big total or chase one. But if Rashid strikes early, Gujarat can gain the upper hand.
All eyes will be on this exciting mini-battle. Abhishek Sharma has shown fearlessness, while Rashid Khan has the guile to outsmart any batter. It’s going to be a crucial phase of the match and definitely a moment fans won’t want to miss.
