Sunrisers Hyderabad’s aggressive batting style completely backfired in Ahmedabad as the Gujarat Titans crushed them by 82 runs in one of the most shocking matches of IPL 2026. What looked like a manageable chase quickly turned into a nightmare for SRH, leaving fans and cricket experts stunned. Former IPL chairman and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also did not hold back after watching the collapse unfold.
Chasing 169 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, SRH’s batting lineup collapsed for just 86 runs. Gujarat Titans’ pace attack ripped through the top order inside the power play and never allowed Hyderabad to recover. Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada produced a fiery spell with the new ball, destroying SRH’s hopes within the first six overs.
The official IPL highlights showed how Gujarat completely dominated the match early on. Siraj and Rabada kept attacking with pace, movement, and disciplined bowling, forcing SRH batters into risky shots. The powerplay collapse changed the entire game and Gujarat Titans never looked under pressure after that.
After the match, Rajeev Shukla openly questioned SRH’s batting mindset. He said he could not understand why the batters were trying to smash sixes from the very beginning when the target was only around 160. In his reaction on social media, Shukla criticized the reckless approach and hinted that SRH threw away the match due to poor game awareness.
SRH came into the game with a reputation for explosive batting, but their ultra-aggressive strategy failed badly against Gujarat’s disciplined bowling attack. Wickets kept falling at regular intervals as the batters continued playing risky shots instead of building partnerships. The pressure increased with every wicket, and the innings never recovered after the early damage.
Kagiso Rabada was one of the biggest stars of the night. The South African speedster bowled with serious intensity and removed key batters at crucial moments. Mohammed Siraj also delivered one of his best spells of the season, troubling SRH with swing and accuracy right from the first over. Match highlights quickly went viral on social media as fans praised the Gujarat Titans’ brutal bowling performance.
The win pushed the Gujarat Titans to the top of the IPL 2026 points table and strengthened their playoff hopes. On the other hand, SRH now face serious questions over their batting approach and consistency in pressure matches. Many fans online also echoed Rajeev Shukla’s criticism, saying SRH needed smarter cricket instead of blind aggression while chasing a modest total.
Interestingly, this collapse came at a time when players like Heinrich Klaasen had recently spoken about balancing aggression with smart batting. Klaasen had earlier admitted that scoring at a 300 strike rate every time is unrealistic, making SRH’s Ahmedabad meltdown even more surprising for fans.