πππππ :βββ Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
ππππ : March 29, Saturday
ππππ : 19:30 PM IST
πππππ : Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
ππππππππππ : Indian Premier League, 2025
Gujarat Titans have dominated Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium, winning all three matches played between them at this venue.
- Mumbai will be bolstered by the return of regular captain Hardik Pandya, who missed the opening game due to a slow-over rate penalty from last season.
- Shubman Gill has incredible numbers at the Narendra Modi Stadium β 986 runs in 19 matches at an average of 61.62.
- Expect another high-scoring game at Ahmedabad with the team batting first eyeing a score of around 230-240.
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GT vs MI Match Prediction & Analysis
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will clash in the ninth match of IPL 2025 in Ahmedabad. Both sides are coming off losses in their first games and will be eager to grab their first points. The previous match at this venue saw over 450 runs being scored in 40 overs, and a similar high-scoring contest is expected. The team that attacks with the bat more aggressively is likely to gain the upper hand on this batting-friendly surface.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Gujarat Titans Preview
Gujarat Titans started their campaign with a tough 11-run loss to Punjab Kings. The Narendra Modi Stadium played host to a run-fest, with Punjab smashing 243-5 after being sent in to bat. Gujarat fought hard in reply but couldnβt get over the line.
Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41) and Jos Buttler (54 off 33) were the bright spots with the bat. Shubman Gill also got off to a fast start but couldnβt convert it into a big score. However, his record at this venue is outstandingβhe has nearly 1,000 runs in 19 matches at the venue, including three centuries. Gill will be expected to step up in this game.
GTβs lower middle order looks unreliable, with Shahrukh Khan, Sai Kishore, and Arshad Khan filling those slots. If Gujarat loses wickets early, they could be in serious trouble.
Bowling is another area of concern. Mohammed Siraj struggled in the previous fixture, conceding 54 runs in his four-over spell. Kagiso Rabada is their most reliable pacer, but he canβt do it alone. Rashid Khan also had an off day, going for 48 runs in his four overs. The only standout was Sai Kishore, who picked up three wickets for 30. Gujaratβs bowling needs to step up, or theyβll have a tough time in the tournament.
Mumbai Indians Preview
Mumbai Indians didnβt have the best start to their IPL 2025 campaign, falling short in their opener against Chennai Super Kings. The low-scoring match at Chepauk saw Mumbai struggle on a sluggish pitch, with Tilak Varmaβs 31 being the highest contribution. The final total of 155-9 wasnβt enough, as CSK chased it down without much trouble.
Ahmedabadβs conditions, however, should be far more favorable for Mumbaiβs batting lineup. With players like Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Suryakumar Yadav, theyβll be eager to make an impact on a pitch suited for stroke play.
Adding to their strength is the return of captain Hardik Pandya, who had to sit out the first game due to an over-rate penalty from the previous season. Having played for Gujarat in 2022 and 2023, Pandya knows this surface inside out and can contribute with both bat and ball.
Mumbaiβs bowling attack will look to make early inroads with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar leading the charge. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner is expected to control the run flow in the middle overs while also providing wicket-taking opportunities. Meanwhile, young left-arm wrist-spinner Vignesh Puthur, who impressed with 3-32 on debut, could again play a crucial role.
Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium will be a flat deck. In the previous game here, we saw batters making merry and hitting through the line with ease. There is hardly any assistance for fast bowlers and both teams will be looking to make as many runs as possible off them. Spinners will find some grip in the middle, but it wonβt be much of an issue. The pitch will stay true throughout.
The weather in Ahmedabad will be warm and clear with no forecast of rain.
GT vs MI Pitch Report
In the previous game played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab Kings amassed 243-5 after batting first and Gujarat Titans scored 232-5 in response β thatβs a total of 475 runs in 40 overs! Expect another run-fest at the venue with more than 420 runs on the cards.
Toss: To Bat
In the previous game played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the team batting first registered a comfortable win. Batting first, hence, seems to be to safer option here.
