IPL 2025: Ambati Rayudu lauds Prasidh Krishna & Mohammed Siraj for stellar bowling vs MI

The Gujarat Titans (GT) bowlers displayed a great performance in the match against Mumbai Indians (MI), There is a lot of praise towards the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Six-time IPL winner Ambati Rayudu gave his insights on the performances of both the bowlers in the game.

The first game was not the best start for GT, but they have managed to come back from the disappointing defeat against the Punjab Kings. Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were among the most expensive bowlers in the first game but made a comeback in the recently concluded game. Former MI and CSK player Ambati Rayudu also talked about how much improvement the two bowlers showed on the day, starting with saying how Krishna was smarter on the day, using his variations and getting important breakthroughs. Rayudu also gave his insights on Siraj, who started well with the new ball as well.
 
“There were some crucial breakthroughs, but Prasidh has not given away any runs. He has been very smart on this pitch today. Speaking about his slower ball, it is quite unique—it’s like a globe spinning on its axis. He took both of his wickets with slower balls. As for Siraj, I have seen him bowl out batsmen many times. His in-swinger is much faster than his out-swinger because he cuts his wrist when attempting the out-swinger, which reduces his pace and causes the ball to start swinging earlier than needed. However, his in-swinger is quite effective, and today he stuck to it after conceding two boundaries,” Ambati Rayudu spoke exclusively on JioHotstar.

Shubman Gill is still not firing on all cylinders: Sanjay Manjrekar

While Rayudu praised the bowlers former India opener Sanjay Manjrekar gave his insights on GT skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharshan’s opening stand which also played a huge role in the game last night. Though Manjrekar still believed that Gill has not played a big innings he is known for he has still backed the young star to get back to his best. He also openly praised Sudharshan for how he built his innings throughout the game.

“Shubman Gill is still not firing on all cylinders, but that will happen very soon. Sai Sudharsan is a special talent—you almost got the impression that he was trying to anchor the innings. He played nearly the entire innings and got out in the 18th over, but his strike rate is never just 110 or 120; it’s always 130 or 140 and above. He’s someone to keep an eye on. He has already played for India, but he keeps reminding us of his exceptional talent. Jos Buttler is also raring to go. There’s a lot of power in the reserves for the Gujarat Titans, and securing this win despite not being at their best is a great feeling,” the former opening batter said.