The 9th match of IPL 2025 will be played today at the prestigious Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Both teams will be vying for victory in this high-voltage encounter. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Sports News: The 9th match of the 18th season of IPL 2025 will be played between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians on March 29th at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This high-voltage clash will commence at 7:30 PM IST. Young batsman Shubman Gill will once again captain the Gujarat Titans team this season, aiming to lead his team to victory. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya will captain Mumbai Indians. Pandya missed the previous match due to a one-match ban for a slow over-rate.
A Crucial Matc
h for Both Teams
Both Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have not had the ideal start to IPL 2025. Both teams faced defeat in their respective opening matches. Shubman Gill continues to captain Gujarat Titans, while Hardik Pandya leads Mumbai Indians. Hardik was unable to play his first match due to a ban for a slow over-rate, but he is now fully prepared for his return to the field.
Pitch Report: Batsmen's Dominance or Bowlers' Prowess?
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has always been considered a batting-friendly venue. In the first match of this season, scores in both innings exceeded 200. Therefore, a run-fest is expected in this match as well. Spin bowlers might find some assistance from the pitch, but the effect of dew could be visible in the second innings. Therefore, the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first.
Match Winner: Rohit Sharma vs. Rashid Khan
This Gujarat Titans vs. Mumbai Indians encounter will see all eyes on two legendary players. Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma did not perform exceptionally well in his last match, but he might return to his usual form this time. For Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan's performance will be crucial. Rashid is adept at deceiving the opposition's top batsmen with his bowling.
Whose Chances are Higher?
Looking at the head-to-head record between the two teams, Gujarat Titans appear to have a slight edge. Specifically, Gujarat has never lost against Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad. However, the toss could also play a significant role in this match. The team winning the toss might prefer to chase, as the dew in the second innings could make batting easier.
GT vs MI Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Titans Team: Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, R Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.
Mumbai Indians Team: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (Wicketkeeper), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, and Vignesh Puthur.
