The matchup between the Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians is shaping up to be quite the spectacle. Playing at home, the Titans will be hoping to take full advantage of the familiar ground. They’ve got some strong hitters on their side, particularly Shubman Gill, who’s shown he can really rack up the runs when he’s on form. On the bowling side, R. S. Kishore has been on a roll lately, taking wickets consistently, so the Titans are counting on him to keep that up.
On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians are no slouches either. They bring a wealth of experience to the table, which can definitely make a difference in close games. They won’t be deterred by having to chase runs, even though they might not be just as comfortable on the unfamiliar pitch. With their team packed with powerful batsmen and skilled bowlers, they can create some serious threats. MI will be aiming to fire up their fans and quiet the home crowd in Ahmedabad.
Pitch, weather and Live streaming details
When it comes to the match, fans can expect high scores, as the conditions on the pitch aren’t looking great for bowlers, based on what we’ve seen recently. Both teams will be eager to secure crucial points early in the season.
As for the weather, it seems like it might be a bit gloomy on match day, with temperatures hanging around 28°C. The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium tends to favor batsmen and has been friendly to pace bowlers too. Historically, teams that bat second have a winning rate of about 60%, which makes chasing runs a tempting option.
If you’re looking to catch the game, it’s on Star Sports, and you can also stream it live on the JioHotstar app or website starting at 7:30pm IST.
Head to Head record
Now, looking back at the rivalry stats, it’s been a pretty tight contest between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians. Out of the five matches they’ve played, Gujarat Titans have come out on top three times, while Mumbai Indians have snagged two wins. The Mumbai crew has struggled a bit away from home, losing all three of their games against GT so far. Both teams are coming off losses in their first matches of IPL 2025 against Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings, so they’ll each be eager to bounce back.
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And for those interested in the history at the Narendra Modi Stadium, here are some key figures from its IPL matches up to the 2024 season:
There have been a total of 37 matches. When batting first, teams have won 16 times, and when batting second, they’ve won 20 times, with just one match that didn’t have a result. The highest score recorded on this ground is 243/5, set by Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans in 2025, while the lowest score is 89 all out, where Gujarat Titans faced off against Delhi. The highest successful chase recorded is a notable 207/7 by Kolkata Knight Riders against the Titans in 2024. Interestingly, the lowest total that has been defended successfully is 130/8 by Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans in the same year. On average, first innings scores tend to hover around 172
So, buckle up for what should be an exciting match!
