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SRH Coach Vettori Dismisses Record Loss to GT as a "Small Blip"

Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a record 86-run loss to Gujarat Titans in the IPL, their lowest-ever total. Head coach Daniel Vettori defended the batting unit, calling it a rare blip in an otherwise exceptional season. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder starred for GT with three wickets each as they defended 169. Despite the heavy defeat, SRH remains in playoff contention but must bounce back quickly.

Key Points: SRH's Vettori Calls Record IPL Loss to GT a "Small Blip"

  • SRH collapses to lowest-ever IPL total of 86
  • GT defends second-lowest total this season
  • Vettori blames poor start, not batting unit
  • Loss damages SRH's net run rate but playoff hopes alive
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'Every team has its small blips once in a while', says SRH coach Vettori after record loss to GT

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori defends his batting unit after a record 86-run loss to Gujarat Titans, calling it a rare blip in a strong season.

"Every team throughout the IPL is going to have their small blips once in a while, and ours was tonight. - Daniel Vettori"

Ahmedabad, May 13

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori defended his batting unit despite suffering a record loss to Gujarat Titans after being folded for a mere 86, calling it a blip that every team suffers once in a while in the tournament.

After Sai Sudharsan (61) and Washington Sundar (50) powered GT to 168/5. In reply, SRH collapsed to their lowest-ever IPL total of 86 in pursuit of 169, their biggest defeat by runs in the IPL.

"We knew we needed to get off to a good start, and that's what we weren't able to do. But I mean if they'd scored 200, then we would have known it would have been incredibly difficult. But I think the fact that it was 169, we thought we had a chance. But as always, you have to start well and we didn't, and that's what happens.

"And I don't put any blame on the batting unit. They've been exceptional this year. Every team throughout the IPL is going to have their small blips once in a while, and ours was tonight," Vettori said in a post-match presser.

Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder were our standout bowlers with three wickets each. Prasidh 'Skiddy' Krishna contributed with two scalps, while Mohammed Siraj and Rashid Khan chipped in with one wicket apiece as GT stormed to the top of the points table after successfully defending the second-lowest total this season.

"We knew coming up against their bowling line-up and the fact that they had five seamers (Arshad Khan was the fifth but didn't get to bowl) plus Rashid (Khan) was always going to be a challenge. We didn't get the start we wanted, and they were able to capitalise the whole way through, and their bowling was brilliant," Vettori said.

The heavy defeat damages SRH's NRR and serves as a major wake-up call for their batting unit. Despite the loss, they remain in the thick of the playoff race but must bounce back quickly in their upcoming fixtures to secure a top-two finish.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an SRH fan, this hurts. 😔 But I appreciate Vettori not throwing players under the bus. However, calling it a "blip" feels like underplaying the issue. GT's bowling was top-notch, especially Rabada and Holder. We need to regroup quickly – playoffs are still possible if we fix this mentality.
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Michael C
As someone who watches IPL from the US, this was shocking. SRH dominated all season with batting, then this? 86 all out is reminiscent of old RCB collapses. Vettori's "blip" comment is dismissive – GT's bowling was brilliant, but SRH's batsmen looked clueless against pace. Wake-up call indeed.
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Vikram M
Vettori is right in a way – every team has bad days. But 86 is not a blip; it's a red flag 🚩. The batting unit has been carrying the team all season, so one failure doesn't erase that. But the NRR hit is massive. Need to beat CSK and RCB now to finish strong. Come on SRH!
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Siddharth J
Arre yaar, this is what happens when you depend too much on openers. Head, Abhishek – when they fail, the middle order looks lost. Vettori should take some blame for batting order too. GT's seamers were relentless, but 86 is embarrassing for a team that scored 250+ earlier. Learn and move on.
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James A
Tough watch. Vettori's composure is admirable but maybe too relaxed? "Small blip" after a

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