The ninth match of IPL 2025 will see an exciting clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, March 29. Both teams are looking to recover from disappointing losses in their opening matches—GT fell short against Punjab Kings, while MI struggled against Chennai Super Kings.
In their last outing, Gujarat Titans put up a spirited chase against Punjab Kings but ultimately fell 11 runs short of a daunting target of 244. Despite strong performances from Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41) and Jos Buttler (54 off 33), GT’s bowlers faced challenges against PBKS's aggressive batting lineup, which featured Shreyas Iyer (97 off 42), Priyansh Arya (47 off 23), and Shashank Singh (44 off 16) delivered stellar performances. Although Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Sai Kishore took wickets, they couldn't contain the run flow. GT will be eager to bounce back in front of their home crowd.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians had a tough start to their season against Chennai Super Kings. Batting first at Chepauk, MI managed only 155/9, struggling against CSK’s disciplined bowling attack. Despite a commendable effort from their bowlers, MI could not defend their total as CSK chased it down with five balls to spare, aided by solid contributions from Rachin Ravindra (65 off 45) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 26) showcased impressive batting performances.However, MI will gain confidence from the return of their captain Hardik Pandya, who missed the first game due to suspension and will face his former team for the first time since leading GT to a title win in 2022.
Match Details
- Teams: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Match 9, IPL 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM (IST)
- Live Telecast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (App & Website)
Pitch Report
The pitch at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is known for being batting-friendly with good bounce. The average first-innings score is around 200. The previous match at this venue saw over 450 runs scored, indicating another high-scoring game may be expected. While pacers could find some movement early on, spinners are likely to play a crucial role as the match progresses. Dew is anticipated in the second innings, which may lead teams winning the toss to opt for bowling first. The weather forecast is clear for the day.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Gujarat Titans Wins: 3
- Mumbai Indians Wins: 2
- First Meeting: May 6, 2022
- Most Recent Clash: March 24, 2024
Predicted Playing XI
Gujarat Titans:
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- R. Sai Kishore
- Arshad Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
Mumbai Indians:
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Naman Dhir
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- S. Raju
Impact Player: Vignesh Puthur
Key Players to Watch
Probable Best Batter: Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan has been in excellent form and is expected to play a crucial role in this match. After scoring 74 runs in his last game, he aims to build another strong innings alongside skipper Shubman Gill.
Probable Best Bowler: Sai Kishore
Left-arm spinner Sai Kishore could be pivotal for GT. He was a standout performer in the previous match with three crucial wickets at an impressive economy rate. His performance will be vital against MI's strong batting lineup.
Match Scenarios & Predictions
Scenario 1:
If GT wins the toss and bowls first:
- Powerplay Score (MI): 65-75
- MI Final Score: 200-210
- GT wins the match
Scenario 2:
If MI wins the toss and bowls first:
- Powerplay Score (GT): 55-65
- GT Final Score: 210-220
- MI wins the match
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis and understanding of the game. Please consider all factors before making any decisions.
