The match/fight of the 9th IPL 2025 between two tackling franchises of the IPL, Gujarat Titans (GT), and Mumbai Indians (MI), is set for Saturday, March 29. The action would be in the historic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a track known for scoring galore games and nail-biting cricket action. Both teams lost their opening match, and it would be significant for both teams to reset.
Summary of Past Games: Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians
Both teams are keen to rebound after poor losses in their season kickers.
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– Gujarat Titans: Captain Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans endured a nail-biting high-scoring encounter with Punjab Kings (PBKS), where they were short by 11 runs. PBKS batted first and piled a huge 243/5.
In reaction, GT made a heroic effort to reach 232/5 but ultimately fell short. It was a difficult outcome for Titans and they will be hoping for their first win of the season in this match against MI.
-Mumbai Indians: Mumbai Indians also faced a difficult first match losing 4 wickets to their rival Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The loss left them with a lot to do on the path forward and they will need to put things back together and find their structure for winning in this match.
Hardik Pandya’s return, after being suspended from match one from last season for a slow over-rate, will help the MI squad in match two. Hardik can change the course of the match after a terrible IPL 2024.
Key Players to Watch in IPL 2025 GT vs MI Match
– Shubman Gill (GT): Shubman Gill, captain of Gujarat Titans, is tasked with leading the team to victory after a narrow defeat at the hands of Punjab. His aggressive batting and leadership will be paramount in GT getting the win.
– Hardik Pandya (MI): The most exciting thing about the match is the return of Hardik Pandya after suspension. Hardik is a big-hitting batter and all-round cricketer and His presence bats and just as importantly bowler brings key balance to MI. How he plays will likely be a key contributor to Mumbai winning the match.
Pitch report at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
The Narendra Modi Stadium has been a batsmen’s paradise over the years because of its excellent batting surface that provides good bounce and speed for the ball to meet the bat. This is what makes the Gold Oil Stadium perfect for matches that end with a high score.
– Batsmen-Friendly Conditions: The pitch here has always been good for batsmen because it gives them a good platform to comfortably bat. The big scores are part of the course of action every day and we expect to see both Gujarat and Mumbai utilizing the pitch for their good-paying shooting.
– Challenge To Bowl: While the pitch does support bowlers at some level, it does favor savage batting. Still, bowlers will have to find their way through their lines and lengths to contain the savage hitters routinely swinging away in this style of high-scoring venue. Watch for the bowlers to be under pressure the entire match.
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Likely Playing XIs of GT vs MI 2025 IPL Match
Following is an overview of the likely playing elevens of the teams:
– Gujarat Titans:
– Shubman Gill (Captain)
– Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper)
– Sai Sudarshan
– Shahrukh Khan
– Rahul Tewatia
– R Sai Kishore
– Arshad Khan
– Rashid Khan
– Kagiso Rabada
– Mohammed Siraj
– Prasidh Krishna
– Mumbai Indians:
– Ryan Rickelton (wicketkeeper)
– Will Jacks
– Suryakumar Yadav
– Tilak Verma
– Naman Dheer
– Hardik Pandya (captain)
– *Mitchell Santner
– Deepak Chahar
– Trent Boult
– Satyanarayan Raju
Key Stats and Records at Narendra Modi Stadium
– High Scoring Matches: There have been many high-scoring matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and this match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians is likely to be no different.
– Bowling Statistics: Though batting is favored on this pitch, bowlers would have to remain disciplined and restrict their lengths, particularly in death overs, when runs come rather easily. Whoever bowls well with the middle overs will gain a benefit in this match.
IPL 2025 GT vs MI – An Exciting Battle in Ahmedabad
The IPL 2025 GT vs MI match that is coming up soon promises to be a crackling contest between two of the most successful and fan-favourite franchises in history of IPL. Both teams will be looking to make a strong comeback after losing their respective matches in the first match and the batting-friendly pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium promises an explosive game of cricket.
Will Shubman Gill take his team to the winning line, or will Hardik Pandya make a return to the limelight with a match-winning display? This game is sure to be a cliffhanger, with both sides possessing the artillery to tilt the game in their direction. Get ready for an edge-of-the-seat thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
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