IPL 2025: Match 9 Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Match Prediction

The Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to clash in the ninth match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, March 29. Both teams are looking for their first win of the season after disappointing starts.

Match Preview

The IPL 2025 season hasn’t started well for either Gujarat Titans or Mumbai Indians, with both sides losing their opening matches. GT fell short against Punjab Kings while chasing a mammoth 244-run target, despite commendable efforts from Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41) and Jos Buttler (54 off 33). Their bowlers, including Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, struggled to contain PBKS' batters, who put up an explosive total.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians had a rough outing against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, managing just 155/9 in their innings. CSK chased it down with ease, thanks to stellar performances from Rachin Ravindra (65 off 45) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 26). However, MI will be boosted by the return of their captain Hardik Pandya, who missed the first game due to suspension. Notably, Pandya will be up against his former team, GT, whom he led to an IPL title in 2022.

Match Details

• Fixture: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Match 9, IPL 2025

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

• Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 7:30 PM IST

• Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)

Pitch Report – Narendra Modi Stadium

Ahmedabad's pitch is a paradise for batters, offering good bounce and favoring high-scoring encounters. The average first-innings score is around 200, and the last game here saw over 450 runs combined. While pacers may get some early movement, spinners are expected to play a crucial role as the match progresses. Additionally, dew in the second innings might influence captains to opt for bowling first. With clear weather forecasted, another run-fest is on the cards.

Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 5

• Gujarat Titans Wins: 3

• Mumbai Indians Wins: 2

• First-ever Meeting: May 6, 2022

• Last Meeting: March 24, 2024

Predicted Playing XIs

✅ Gujarat Titans (GT):
Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, R. Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

• Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford

✅ Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju

• Impact Player: Vignesh Puthur

Players to Watch

🎯 Best Batter – Sai Sudharsan
Gujarat Titans' young opener, Sai Sudharsan, has been in top form. His 74-run knock in the last game showed his ability to anchor innings. GT will rely on him to set a strong foundation alongside Shubman Gill.

🎯 Best Bowler – Sai Kishore
Left-arm spinner Sai Kishore impressed in GT’s previous game, taking three crucial wickets. His accuracy and ability to control the middle overs make him a key player against MI’s strong batting lineup.

Match Prediction

With Ahmedabad’s batting-friendly surface and the likelihood of dew in the second innings, the team bowling first has a significant advantage. Prediction: The chasing team to win.