The ninth match of IPL 2025 brings a thrilling encounter between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, March 29. Both teams are coming off disappointing losses in their opening games and will be eager to bounce back. Gujarat Titans fell short in a chase against Punjab Kings, while Mumbai Indians struggled against Chennai Super Kings. With both teams aiming for their first win, who will come out on top in this exciting battle?
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Match Details:
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Match 9, IPL 2025 |
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| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date & Time | Saturday, March 29, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | 05 |
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| Won by Gujarat Titans | 03 |
| Won by Mumbai Indians | 02 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | May 06, 2022 |
| Most-recent Fixture | March 24, 2024 |
Match Overview: In this high-stakes encounter, Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) face off in the ninth match of the IPL 2025 season. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, are looking to recover from their defeat to Punjab Kings, where they came close but fell short by 11 runs in their chase of 244. Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, are also reeling from a loss to Chennai Super Kings, where they managed only 155/9 while batting first. Both teams will be looking to capitalize on this crucial match to gain momentum.
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report: The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly conditions. Expect a high-scoring game as the pitch offers good bounce, with an average first-innings score around 200. While pacers may get some movement early, the pitch tends to slow down as the game progresses, which brings spinners into play. Dew is expected to influence the second innings, and the weather is clear with no rain forecast.
Predicted Playing XIs:
Gujarat Titans:
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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.
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Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford
Mumbai Indians:
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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 Player Predictions:
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Sai Sudharsan (GT) is in great form, having scored a quick 74 against Punjab Kings. He is expected to play a key role in GT’s batting lineup.
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Sai Kishore (GT) could be the standout bowler, with his impressive spell against Punjab Kings where he picked up crucial wickets while maintaining an economical rate.
Match Prediction: The team bowling first is likely to win the match based on the conditions.
Scenario 1 (Gujarat Titans win toss and bowl):
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Powerplay Score: 65-75
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Mumbai Indians Total: 200-210
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Result: Gujarat Titans win the match
Scenario 2 (Mumbai Indians win toss and bowl):
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Powerplay Score: 55-65
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Gujarat Titans Total: 210-220
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Result: Mumbai Indians win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on analysis, but always make your own decision when placing a bet.
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