GT vs MI Live Streaming, Match Prediction & Match Details

The ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 features a face-off between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are eager to secure their first win of the season after facing defeats in their opening matches.​

Match Details:

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

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

• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad​

• Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)​

Team Overviews:

• Gujarat Titans (GT): Led by Shubman Gill, GT narrowly lost their opener against Punjab Kings by 11 runs, chasing a formidable target of 244. Despite notable performances from Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41) and Jos Buttler (54 off 33), the team fell short. Bowlers Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Sai Kishore took wickets but struggled to contain the opposition’s scoring.​

• Mumbai Indians (MI): Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, MI faced a four-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, they posted 155/9, with the bowlers unable to defend the total as CSK chased it down with five balls to spare. The return of skipper Hardik Pandya, who missed the first game due to a ban, is a significant boost for the team.​

Head-to-Head Record:

As of March 2, 2024, GT and MI have faced each other four times in IPL history, with both teams winning two matches each. Notably, GT has won both encounters at their home ground, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Probable Playing XIs:

• Gujarat Titans (GT):

  • Shubman Gill (c)​

  • Jos Buttler (wk)​

  • Sai Sudharsan​

  • Shahrukh Khan​

  • Rahul Tewatia​

  • Ravisrinivasan 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​

Pitch Report:

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is renowned for its batting-friendly surface, offering good bounce and carry. The average first-innings score hovers around 200, indicating high-scoring encounters. Pacers may find some movement early on, but as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play. Dew is expected in the second innings, which could influence captains to opt for bowling first upon winning the toss. The weather forecast for the match day is clear, with no rain anticipated.​

Probable Scenarios:

• Scenario 1: If Gujarat Titans win the toss and opt to bowl, they might restrict Mumbai Indians to a total between 200-210. GT could then chase down the target successfully, leveraging the batting-friendly conditions.​

• Scenario 2: If Mumbai Indians win the toss and choose to bowl, they might limit Gujarat Titans to a score between 210-220. MI could then aim to chase the target, considering the dew factor aiding batting in the second innings.​

Match Prediction:

Given the batting-friendly nature of the pitch and the presence of dew in the second innings, the team bowling first may have a slight advantage. Considering GT’s strong record at their home ground and their balanced squad, they might have the edge over MI in this encounter. However, MI’s experience and the return of Hardik Pandya could make for a closely contested match.