Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in match number 9 of IPL 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on March 29. Both teams are looking to gain momentum as the tournament progresses.

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In their first match Gujarat Titans came close but fell 11 runs short while chasing 244 against Punjab Kings. Sai Sudharsan was the standout performer scoring 74 off 41 balls, while Jos Buttler also contributed with a half-century but they couldn’t maintain the required run rate.

Mumbai Indians on the other hand had a tough outing in their season opener against Chennai Super Kings. MI managed only 155/9 at Chepauk with the batting lineup failing to capitalize. Despite their bowlers trying to defend the total CSK chased it down with five balls to spare. Hardik Pandya MI’s skipper is set to return for this match after missing the previous game due to a ban and his presence could boost MI’s chances.

Match Details

Match: GT vs MI, Match 9, IPL 2025

Date: March 29, 2025

Time: 07:30 PM IST

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Live Streaming: JioStar

Live Broadcast: Star Sports

GT vs MI Pitch Report at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The surface at Narendra Modi Stadium is a batting-friendly deck offering little for the bowlers. Spinners and those using slower deliveries may find some success, but overall, batters will relish the short boundaries and true bounce. Expect a high-scoring game with plenty of boundaries.

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 05

Won by Gujarat Titans 03

Won by Mumbai Indians 02

GT vs MI Playing XI Prediction

Gujarat Titans Playing XI (Predicted):

Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

Mumbai Indians Playing XI (Predicted):

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju.

Key Players to Watch in GT vs MI Match 9

Jos Buttler (GT): Buttler showed his class with a quickfire 54 in the last game, and he remains a vital cog in GT’s batting lineup.

Shubman Gill (GT): The GT captain has been exceptional at this ground and will be key in leading the charge with the bat.

Rashid Khan (GT): Despite a below-par performance in the last match, Rashid’s wicket-taking ability in the middle overs could trouble MI, especially on a surface that may assist spinners slightly.

Rohit Sharma (MI): The former MI captain will be looking to bounce back from a slow start and is crucial for MI’s batting fortunes.

Hardik Pandya (MI): The skipper returns for this game and, with his all-round ability and experience at this venue, could be the difference-maker.

GT vs MI Match 9 Winner Prediction, Who Will Win?

Gujarat Titans are the slight favorites, given their strong record at Narendra Modi Stadium and MI’s historical struggles here. With Hardik Pandya returning for MI, the contest is expected to be close. However, if GT bat second, their chances of edging out MI in a high-scoring thriller increase significantly.