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Jos Buttler To Thrash Shami? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out In SRH vs GT IPL 2025 Match



Jos Buttler and Mohammed Shami [Source: @RiteshSports/X]Jos Buttler and Mohammed Shami [Source: @RiteshSports/X]

After their first win, SRH is on a losing streak losing three games straight. The Pat Cummins-led team is lacking the batting firepower that they are generally known for. On the other hand, GT is coming off fresh from two wins.

However, more than the match, it will be a battle of the individuals with heavyweight players battling against each other with solid stats against each other with the bat and the ball. Let's take a look at the battles that might shift the momentum of the game.

1. Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami

Criterion
Data
Innings9
Runs
79
Dismissals
2
Balls62
Average39.50
Strike Rate127.41
  • Jos Buttler has navigated Mohammed Shami’s threat cautiously, scoring 79 runs off 62 balls across nine IPL innings at a steady strike rate of 127.41. While Shami has dismissed him twice, Buttler’s average of 39.50 suggests he’s managed to weather the storm more often than not. 
  • The battle hinges on Shami’s ability to exploit Buttler’s occasional early vulnerability to swing. With Shami’s precision and Buttler’s aggressive instincts, this duel could set the tone for the powerplay.

2. Shubman Gill vs Harshal Patel

Criterion
Data
Innings8
Runs
57
Dismissals
1
Balls42
Average57.00
Strike Rate135.71
  • Shubman Gill has dominated Harshal Patel, amassing 57 runs off 42 balls at a strike rate of 135.71 while falling just once in eight meetings. Gill’s astronomical average of 57.00 highlights his comfort against Harshal’s slower variations and yorkers. 
  • The pacer’s challenge will be to disrupt Gill’s rhythm early, as the opener’s ability to convert starts could dictate Gujarat’s innings. A battle of patience vs guile.

3. Ishan Kishan vs Mohammed Siraj

Criterion
Data
Innings7
Runs
74
Dismissals
2
Balls49
Average37.00
Strike Rate151.02
  • Ishan Kishan has taken a liking to Mohammed Siraj, smashing 74 runs off 49 balls at a blistering strike rate of 151.02. Though Siraj has dismissed him twice in seven innings, Kishan’s aggressive approach—especially against pace—keeps the pressure on. 
  • Siraj’s knack for striking with the new ball will be tested against Kishan’s fearless intent. A clash of firepower vs precision in the powerplay.

4. Rahul Tewatia vs Harshal Patel

Criterion
Data
Innings6
Runs
58
Dismissals
0
Balls34
Strike Rate170.48
  • Rahul Tewatia has tormented Harshal Patel in T20s, hammering 58 runs off just 34 balls at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 170.58 without being dismissed. 
  • Tewatia’s ability to target Harshal’s predictable death-overs repertoire—particularly his slower balls—makes this a nightmare matchup. Harshal must innovate to avoid becoming Tewatia’s late-innings punching bag again.

5. Abhishek Sharma vs Mohammed Siraj

Criterion
Data
Innings5
Runs
47
Dismissals
0
Balls35
Strike Rate134.28
  • Abhishek Sharma has unsettled Mohammed Siraj, scoring 47 runs off 35 balls at 134.28 without losing his wicket in five IPL face-offs. Siraj’s inability to breach Sharma’s defence or induce false shots gives the young left-hander a mental edge. 
  • With Sharma’s flair for audacious strokeplay, Siraj needs early inroads to prevent another explosive start.