Gujarat Titans (GT) bounced back strongly to register their first win of the season by defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 36 runs in Match 9 of the TATA IPL 2025 held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 29 March 2025. Sai Sudharsan’s classy knock and Prasidh Krishna’s lethal spell helped GT outclass MI in a dominant all-round performance.
GT vs MI Match Summary – IPL 2025
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (Match 9) |
| Date | 29 March 2025 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | Mumbai Indians won and opted to bowl |
| Result | Gujarat Titans won by 36 runs |
| Player of the Match | Prasidh Krishna (GT) |
Gujarat Titans Innings – 196/8 (20 Overs)
GT’s innings was powered by a superb 63(41) from Sai Sudharsan, while Jos Buttler played a fiery 39(24). The Titans made good use of the powerplay and middle overs but lost quick wickets at the death. Despite that, they managed to post a challenging 196/8.
Top Batters – GT
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 63 | 41 | 4 | 2 | 153.66 |
| Jos Buttler | 39 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Shubman Gill | 38 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 140.74 |
Top Bowlers – MI
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 34 | 1 | 8.50 |
| Deepak Chahar | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
Mumbai Indians Innings – 160/6 (20 Overs)
Mumbai Indians lost early wickets with Mohammed Siraj dismissing both openers quickly. Though Suryakumar Yadav played a fighting knock of 48(28) and Tilak Varma scored 39(36), MI never got momentum in the chase and were restricted to 160/6.
Top Batters – MI
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | 48 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 171.43 |
| Tilak Varma | 39 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 108.33 |
| Naman Dhir | 18* | 11 | 3 | 0 | 163.64 |
Top Bowlers – GT
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 34 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Sai Kishore | 4 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
Key Moments & Highlights
- Sai Sudharsan continued his strong form at Ahmedabad with another classy knock, marking his fourth consecutive IPL 50+ score at this venue.
- Prasidh Krishna’s spell in the middle overs (4-0-18-2) completely choked MI’s momentum and earned him the Player of the Match award.
- Suryakumar Yadav looked threatening but fell at a crucial moment while trying to accelerate the chase.
- GT pacers intelligently used cutters and short balls on a slightly two-paced pitch.
- A heated moment between Hardik Pandya and Sai Kishore was later cooled off with a warm hug post-match, showcasing good sportsmanship.
What Captains Said After the Match
Hardik Pandya (MI Captain):
“We were 15-20 runs short in both batting and bowling. GT were disciplined, especially with the ball. We made basic errors and need to be more professional.”
Shubman Gill (GT Captain):
“We knew the black soil pitch would slow down later. The plan was to attack early and let the pacers do their job with the cutters. Happy with how the bowlers executed it.”
Gujarat Titans outplayed Mumbai Indians in all departments and registered their first win of IPL 2025 by a comfortable margin of 36 runs. With key performances from Sai Sudharsan and Prasidh Krishna, GT proved why they’re a force to reckon with at home.
