Match Day Preview
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Date: April 6, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Focus Battle: Travis Head (SRH opener) vs Mohammed Siraj (GT pace spearhead)
As Sunrisers Hyderabad prepare to take on Gujarat Titans in Match 19 of IPL 2025, one key player battle to watch is between Travis Head, the attacking left-handed opener, and Mohammed Siraj, the fiery fast bowler from GT. These two have clashed multiple times across formats—and their head-to-head record tells an interesting story.
Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj – All Format Stats (IPL, T20s, ODIs & Tests Combined)
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Wickets Taken | 7 |
| Innings Faced | 16 |
| Runs Scored | 247 |
| Balls Faced | 237 |
| Batting Strike Rate | 104.21 |
| 4s | 35 |
| 6s | 3 |
| SR vs per Over | 6.25 |
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Siraj has clearly had the edge in this battle. He has dismissed Travis Head 7 times in just 16 innings across all formats. Head has scored 247 runs off 237 balls, striking at a moderate rate of 104.21.
Battle Breakdown:
- Travis Head: Known for his aggressive starts and fearless strokeplay, especially in T20 cricket.
- Mohammed Siraj: Relies on seam movement, swing, and fiery pace—perfect tools to trouble a top-order batter like Head.
In pressure situations, Siraj has shown he can get Head out early, which makes this duel a big factor in today’s outcome.
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Conditions & Expectations:
- The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch has been batting-friendly in IPL 2025.
- If Travis Head survives Siraj’s new ball spell, he could score quick runs in the powerplay.
- But if Siraj continues his record, SRH might lose a key wicket early.
This is a high-stakes match-up that can impact the entire flow of the game. On paper, Siraj has dominated Head, but the Aussie opener is in form and can turn the tables if he settles in.
