GT vs MI Match Prediction: The ninth match of IPL 2025 is going to start today at 7:30 pm at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face each other in search of their first win. Both the teams have tasted defeat in the opening matches of the tournament. Mumbai was defeated by Chennai Super Kings, while Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans had to face defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings. In such a situation, this match is very important for both.
Gujarat dominates GT vs MI head-to-head
If we look at the statistics so far, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have clashed 5 times. Out of these, Gujarat won 3 times, while Mumbai won on 2 occasions. That is, Gujarat has had a slight upper hand. But today’s match can tell a different story, especially when Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya will take on his old team. Hardik captained Gujarat in 2022 and 2023, in which he led the team to a title and a runner-up title. Now Gujarat is presenting a new challenge under the leadership of Shubman Gill.
Mumbai gets relief from Hardik’s return
The good news for Mumbai Indians is that Hardik Pandya is making a comeback in this match. He could not play in the last match due to the ban, the effect of which was clearly visible on the team’s bowling and strategy. Mumbai’s bowling had already looked weak in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik’s absence had increased the difficulties. Hardik is the only fast bowling all-rounder in current Indian cricket, who can change the course of the game with both bat and ball. His return may force Robin Minj to sit out.
GT vs MI Probable Playing-11 of both teams
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton (wicketkeeper), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dheer, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur.
Team News and Pitch Report
The form of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav is a matter of concern for Mumbai, while Hardik’s return will strengthen the team. On the other hand, Gujarat’s bowling has stars like Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, but their performance in the last match did not live up to expectations. Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler will have a big responsibility in batting. The Ahmedabad pitch has generally been helpful for the batsmen, but the bowlers might face a challenge due to dew in the evening.
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