The Indian Premier League (IPL) is in full swing, running from March 22 to May 25, 2025. In Match 9, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) faced off for the sixth time in IPL history. Gujarat Titans set a daunting target of 197 runs, scoring 196/8 in their 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan stole the show with 63 runs off 41 balls, while Jos Buttler chipped in with 39 off 24. M Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford added quick runs, leaving Mumbai struggling to contain the flow in the final overs.
Teams for GT vs MI
- Toss Time: MI Opt to Field. The stage is set at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad! Mumbai Indians have won the toss and chosen to field first against Gujarat Titans on 29th March 2025.
- MI’s power-packed squad includes Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and more.
- Meanwhile, GT’s formidable lineup boasts Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and other cricketing stars.
- Get ready for an electrifying clash between these two IPL giants.
First Inning of GT vs MI
- GT’s Blazing Start. Gujarat Titans ignited the innings with a scorching 66-run innings.
- Powerplay 1, losing no wickets, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, and Ishant Sharma led the charge.
- Mumbai Indians countered with impact players Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar, and Raj Bawa.
- GT’s opening duo, B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, sizzled with a 50-run partnership in 33 balls.
- A strategic timeout at 66/0 in 6 overs gave GT a breather. They continued to thrive, reaching 100 runs in 10.5 overs.
- The Sudharsan-Buttler duo added 50 runs off 30 balls, with Buttler smashing 39. GT concluded their innings at 196/8, with K Rabada chipping in 7 runs.
- The stage is set for a thrilling chase.
Second Inning of GT vs MI
- MI’s Chase: A Thrilling Ride. Mumbai Indians’ innings was off to a flying start, scoring 48 runs and snagging 2 wickets by the 6th over.
- A crucial review in the 5.1 over upheld a wicket, courtesy of umpire A Bengeri. MI reached 50 runs in 6.2 overs, with 5 extras adding to their tally.
- The strategic timeout between NT Tilak Varma (30 runs) and SA Yadav (19 runs) was a game-changer, as they racked up 50 runs in 31 balls.
- Gujarat Titans initiated another review in the 11.6 over, which was upheld by umpire A Bengeri.
- MI continued to build momentum, reaching 100 runs in 12.1 overs with 7 extras. Robin Minz replaced Satyanarayana Raju in the 11.3 over, and MI hit 150 runs in 18.6 overs with 8 extras.
- The latter part of the innings saw MI challenge decisions through reviews, with one wide call being upheld and another wicket decision accepted by umpire A Bengeri. The suspense was palpable.
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Result
Gujarat Titans (GT) sparked their IPL 2025 journey with a 36-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI). GT posted 196/8, fueled by B Sai Sudharsan’s half-century and Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler’s valuable knocks. MI’s chase derailed after Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rohit Sharma. Suryakumar Yadav’s 48 was a highlight, but Prasidh Krishna’s magic spell helped GT regain control. Hardik Pandya’s batting struggles didn’t dampen MI’s spirit, but GT’s maiden win sets the tone for their IPL 2025 campaign.
