Gujarat Titans are set to face off against Mumbai Indians in the ninth match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 29. Both squads are itching to grab their first win of the season after not-so-great starts. Good news for MI fans: their regular captain Hardik Pandya is back in action after serving a suspension and will lead his team.
Deepak Chahar vs Shubman Gill
Let’s talk about some exciting matchups. First up, we have Deepak Chahar going head-to-head with Shubman Gill. These two players will be in the thick of things from the beginning. According to stats from ESPNcricinfo, Chahar has had the upper hand in their past showdowns, having dismissed Gill four times over 10 IPL matches. He’s only allowed Gill to score 78 runs off 55 deliveries. No bowler has gotten the GT captain out more frequently in the league, so this is definitely one to watch.
Rohit Sharma vs Kagiso Rabada
Next, keep your eyes peeled for the powerplay periods when Rohit Sharma faces off against Kagiso Rabada. Rabada has been quite successful against Rohit in their past T20 encounters, taking him down four times in 15 innings. Despite this, Rohit has managed to rack up 90 runs against Rabada but at a slower strike rate of 118.42. Out of the seven IPL matchups they’ve had, two of those times Rohit ended up getting dismissed, making it an intriguing battle to follow.
Suryakumar Yadav vs Rashid Khan
Then there’s Suryakumar Yadav versus Rashid Khan. Rashid is often seen as one of the top bowlers in the IPL, but Suryakumar has shown he can handle him quite well. In 10 IPL matches, he has smashed a total of 86 runs off Rashid’s bowling with an impressive strike rate of 148.27. What’s interesting here is that Rashid hasn’t managed to take out Suryakumar even once, which might give the MI batter a bit of confidence going into this match.
Tilak Varma vs Siraj
Another matchup involves kid batter Tilak Varma squaring off with Mohammed Siraj. Tilak has been a consistent performer for MI, but Siraj’s pace and bounce might make things a little tricky for him. If Siraj can get in early and pick up a wicket, that could spell trouble for MI and set the tone for the rest of the innings.
Glenn Phillips vs Mitchell Santner
In the middle overs, keep an eye on Glenn Phillips from GT taking on MI’s Mitchell Santner. Phillips is known for his aggressive batting style, but he’ll have to navigate Santner’s spin and accuracy if he wants to make a big impact. This battle could play a crucial role in the game’s outcome as the match progresses.
Jos Buttler vs Deepak Chahar
Finally, we can’t forget about Jos Buttler versus Deepak Chahar in the early overs. Jos Buttler is a game-changer and can score runs quickly, but if Chahar gets that new ball to swing, he could put Buttler in a tough spot. If Chahar manages to dismiss him early, MI could take control of the match right out of the gate.
With all these head-to-head encounters happening, this match is sure to be filled with drama and excitement as both teams fight hard for their first win this season!
