IPL 2025, Match - 9 | GT vs MI | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Gujarat Titans (GT) will play against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ninth game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Both teams are coming off losses in their initial games and will be eager to earn their first points. 

Gujarat Titans started their campaign with a tough 11-run loss to Punjab Kings. The Narendra Modi Stadium played host to a run-fest, with Punjab smashing 243-5 after being sent in to bat. Gujarat fought hard in reply but couldn’t get over the line. Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41) and Jos Buttler (54 off 33) were the bright spots with the bat. Shubman Gill also got off to a fast start but couldn’t convert it into a big score. GT’s lower middle order looks unreliable, with Shahrukh Khan, Sai Kishore, and Arshad Khan filling those slots. If Gujarat loses wickets early, they could be in serious trouble. Bowling is another area of concern. Their bowling attack needs to step up, or they will have a tough time in the tournament.

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians didn’t have the best start to their IPL 2025 campaign, falling short in their opener against Chennai Super Kings. The low-scoring match at Chepauk saw Mumbai struggle on a sluggish pitch, with Tilak Varma’s 31 being the highest contribution. The final total of 155-9 wasn’t enough, as CSK chased it down without much trouble. Ahmedabad’s conditions, however, should be far more favorable for Mumbai’s batting lineup. Mumbai’s bowling attack will look to make early inroads with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar leading the charge. Meanwhile, young left-arm wrist-spinner Vignesh Puthur, who impressed with 3-32 on debut, could again play a crucial role.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 

Head to Head

Matches Played - 5

Gujarat Titans won - 3        Mumbai Indians won - 2

Last 5 meetings

Gujarat Titans won - 3        Mumbai Indians won - 2

Pitch Report

The surface at the Narendra Modi Stadium will be a flat deck. There is hardly any assistance for fast bowlers and both teams will be looking to make as many runs as possible off them. Spinners will find some grip in the middle, but it won’t be much of an issue. 

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be warm and clear. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 36°C  with 8% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

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

Impact Player - Glenn Phillips

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

Impact Player -  Corbin Bosch

Must Picks

GT - Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill

MI - Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma

GT vs MI Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Jos Buttler

Batters : Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan

All-rounder :  Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya

Bowlers : Deepak Chahar, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Sai Sudharsan

Vice-Captain : Hardik Pandya

Prediction

Both Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are heading into this match desperate for a win after rough starts to their campaigns. Mumbai appears to have the stronger side to take advantage of the conditions in Ahmedabad, while Gujarat will lean heavily on their captain and a handful of batters to put up a fight. GT’s bowling unit, apart from Rabada, looks fragile. Hence, MI are favorites to win this contest.

Sportco predicts Mumbai Indians to beat Gujarat Titans in the ninth game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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