Match No. 9 of TATA IPL 2025 will witness an exciting clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on Saturday, March 29, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season, having lost their respective opening matches.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (Match 9) |
| Date | March 29, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Star Sports Network |
MI vs GT Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Played | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 5 | 3 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2 |
Match Preview
Both MI and GT started IPL 2025 with disappointing defeats. Mumbai Indians lost to CSK despite good efforts from Tilak Varma and Deepak Chahar, while Gujarat Titans failed to chase a massive 244 posted by Punjab Kings, falling short by 11 runs.
MI will welcome back Hardik Pandya, who missed the opener due to a suspension. Meanwhile, GT’s batting showed promise with Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, and Shubman Gill in good form, but their bowling was a concern.
Read Also:- GT vs MI Toss Prediction
Pitch & Weather Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behavior | Batting-friendly (Avg 1st Innings: 175-180) |
| Bowling Assistance | Pace & Spin (50% each) |
| Weather | Clear skies, 32–34°C, low humidity |
| Toss Decision | Chasing preferred – dew factor may matter |
Probable Playing XI
Gujarat Titans (GT):
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shahrukh Khan
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Rahul Tewatia
- R Sai Kishore
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Will Jacks
- Naman Dhir
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Satyanarayana Raju
🚑 Injury Updates
- Mumbai Indians: Mayank Yadav is injured
- Gujarat Titans: No injury concerns reported
Players to Watch Out
| Player | Team | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 74 runs in last match – in red hot form |
| Jos Buttler | GT | 54 runs in last game – powerful at the top |
| Rashid Khan | GT | Spin threat in Ahmedabad conditions |
| Shubman Gill | GT | Captain’s knock expected |
| Tilak Varma | MI | 31 runs – solid middle order stability |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 29 runs in last match – due for a big one |
| Hardik Pandya | MI | Returns as captain, impact in both roles |
| Mitchell Santner | MI | All-round utility – spin + bat |
Read Also:- GT vs MI Head to Head
MI vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Team
Team 1 – Small League (Safe Picks)
| Type | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton |
| Batters | Rohit Sharma (vc), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan (c), Tilak Varma |
| All-rounders | Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks |
| Bowlers | Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, R Sai Kishore |
Team 2 – Grand League (High Risk, High Reward)
| Type | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Jos Buttler (vc) |
| Batters | Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill |
| All-rounders | Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya |
| Bowlers | Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan |
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
| Format | Captain | Vice-Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Small League | Sai Sudharsan | Shubman Gill |
| Grand League | Rohit Sharma | Jos Buttler |
| Budget Picks | R Sai Kishore, Will Jacks | – |
Players to Avoid
| Player | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Robin Minz | MI | Low match time |
| Washington Sundar | GT | Not in current XI |
Match Prediction
While Gujarat Titans look stronger on paper with more bowling depth, the return of Hardik Pandya gives Mumbai Indians a psychological edge. Given the high-scoring ground and dew factor, team bowling first could have the advantage.
Predicted Winner: Mumbai Indians (MI) – slightly ahead due to stronger batting order.
Stay tuned for the official playing XI after the toss. Make sure to check for last-minute injury updates or pitch conditions.
