The 51st match of IPL 2025 will be played between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday, May 2, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
As both teams look to gain momentum late in the season, one mini-battle that could decide the powerplay outcome is Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj. Head, known for his fearless starts, and Siraj, a fiery powerplay specialist, are expected to clash early in the innings — making this face-off a key moment.
Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj Head-to-Head Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Runs | 19 |
| Total Balls | 12 |
| Outs | 1 |
| Dots | 5 |
| Fours (4s) | 4 |
| Sixes (6s) | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 158.3 |
| Average | 19.0 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 | 19.0 |
| Total | 19 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 | 19.0 |
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Expert Analysis: Who Holds the Edge?
Although the sample size is small, Mohammed Siraj has clearly won this battle so far. He dismissed Travis Head after just 12 deliveries in their face-off. While Head started off aggressively with four boundaries, Siraj kept his nerve and struck back quickly.
Siraj’s bowling average of 19 and a strike rate of 158.3 in this matchup show that he doesn’t need many deliveries to make an impact — especially when operating with the new ball.
In IPL 2026, Travis Head may be SRH’s x-factor in the top order. If he gets going, SRH can post a massive score. But Siraj is known for early breakthroughs, and he will look to trap Head once again.
Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj is one of those short but high-impact face-offs that make IPL so thrilling. One player wants to dominate with bat, the other with the ball — and both can tilt the match within minutes.
