🏏 IPL 2025 Match 9: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians – Full Match Preview, Team Lineups, Predictions & Fantasy Tips

 Match Overview:

• Fixture: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Mumbai Indians (MI)​India TV News+3Cricket Times+3CricTracker+3

• Date: March 29, 2025​

• Time: 7:30 PM IST​

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad​India TV News+4CricTracker+4CricTracker+4

• Live Broadcast & Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

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Match Preview:

The ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 features a clash between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are eager to secure their first win of the season after facing defeats in their opening matches.​CricTracker+1Cricket Times+1Cricket Times

Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, suffered a narrow 11-run loss to Punjab Kings. Despite a valiant chase, with Sai Sudharsan scoring 74 off 41 balls and Jos Buttler contributing 54 off 33, they couldn't reach the massive target of 244. Their bowlers, including Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, struggled to contain Punjab's aggressive batting lineup.​Cricket Times+2CricTracker+2CricTracker+2CricTracker+2CricTracker+2Cricket Times+2

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, faced a defeat against Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, MI managed to score 155/9, which CSK chased down with four wickets to spare. The team will look to bounce back and find the right balance in their playing XI.​CricTracker

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Head-to-Head Record:

• Total Matches Played: 5​

• Gujarat Titans Wins: 3​Cricket Times

• Mumbai Indians Wins: 2​

• First-ever Fixture: May 6, 2022​The Indian Express+3CricTracker+3Sportskeeda+3

• Most-recent Fixture: March 24, 2024​CricTracker

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Predicted Playing XIs:

Gujarat Titans:

• Shubman Gill (c)​CricTracker

• Jos Buttler (wk)​Cricket Times+3CricTracker+3CricTracker+3

• Sai Sudharsan​Cricket Times+2CricTracker+2CricTracker+2

• Shahrukh Khan​

• Rahul Tewatia​CricTracker

• Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

• Arshad Khan​India TV News+2CricTracker+2CricTracker+2

• Rashid Khan​Sportskeeda+4CricTracker+4CricTracker+4

• Kagiso Rabada​Cricket Times+2CricTracker+2Sportskeeda+2

• Mohammed Siraj​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

• Prasidh Krishna​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

• Impact Player: Sherfane Rutherford​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

Mumbai Indians:

• Rohit Sharma​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

• Ryan Rickelton (wk)​The Indian Express+4CricTracker+4CricTracker+4

• Will Jacks​Sportskeeda+5CricTracker+5Sportskeeda+5

• Suryakumar Yadav​The Indian Express+3CricTracker+3CricTracker+3

• Tilak Varma​Cricket Times+2CricTracker+2CricTracker+2

• Naman Dhir​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

• Hardik Pandya (c)​The Indian Express+2CricTracker+2CricTracker+2

• Mitchell Santner​Sportskeeda+6CricTracker+6CricTracker+6

• Deepak Chahar​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

• Trent Boult​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

• Satyanarayana Raju​CricTracker+1CricTracker+1

• Impact Player: Vignesh Puthur​CricTracker+2Cricket Times+2CricTracker+2

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Pitch Report:

The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is known for being batting-friendly, offering good bounce and carry. However, as the match progresses, spinners might find some assistance. A high-scoring encounter is anticipated, with teams likely preferring to chase given the dew factor in evening games.​Cricket Times

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Match Prediction:

Considering both teams' recent performances and the conditions at Ahmedabad:​

• Scenario 1:

  • Gujarat Titans win the toss and opt to bowl.​CricTracker+1Cricket Times+1

  • Powerplay Score: 65-75 runs.​CricTracker

  • Mumbai Indians set a target of 200-210 runs.​CricTracker

  • Prediction: Gujarat Titans chase successfully and win the match.​CricTracker

• Scenario 2:

  • Mumbai Indians win the toss and opt to bowl.​

  • Powerplay Score: 55-65 runs.​CricTracker

  • Gujarat Titans set a target of 210-220 runs.​CricTracker

  • Prediction: Mumbai Indians chase successfully and win the match.​

​Note: The team batting second may have a slight advantage due to the dew factor.​

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Fantasy Cricket Tips:

For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, here are some top picks for today's match:

• Captain Choices:

  • Shubman Gill (GT) – Consistent opener with a solid track record.​Sportskeeda+1CricTracker+1

  • Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – Dynamic batsman known for his aggressive stroke play.​CricTracker+2Sportskeeda+2CricTracker+2

• Vice-Captain Choices:

  • Jos Buttler (GT) – Explosive wicketkeeper-batsman capable of big scores.​Sportskeeda

  • Hardik Pandya (MI) – All-rounder with the ability to impact both with bat and ball.​CricTracker

• Budget Picks:

  • Sai Sudharsan (GT) – In-form batsman available at a lower credit cost.​

  • Tilak Varma (MI) – Promising young talent in the middle order.​CricTracker+2Cricket Times+2CricTracker+2

• Bowlers:

• Rashid      

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