After the match, Rajiv Shukla posted an interesting reaction on X, criticizing SRH’s ultra-aggressive batting mentality despite chasing a manageable target.Shukla wrote on X, “When only 160 runs were scored, why lose wickets by trying to seal the siege?”(“When you have only 160 runs to score, why lose wickets trying to hit sixes from the start?”)A target of 169 runs is generally considered worth chasing in T20 cricket, especially for a batting lineup of power-hitters Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen. However, SRH’s trademark aggressive approach failed miserably against Gujarat’s disciplined bowling attack.Despite heavy defeat, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori Defended his batting unit and described the performance as a rare off-day rather than a major concern.“We knew we needed to start strong and unfortunately we couldn’t do that tonight,” Vettori said after the match. “If Gujarat had scored 200, it would have been extremely difficult to chase, but at 169 we really believed we had a chance.”He said the team remained committed to its attacking philosophy and refused to blame the batsmen for a poor performance.Vettori concluded, “Our batting group has been exceptional all season. Every team in the IPL goes through mini-dips at some stage or the other, and tonight was ours. We are fully aware of how we want to play and what conditions we are facing.”