Ahmedabad, March 30, 2025 – In a high-octane encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a convincing 36-run victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 9th match of the TATA IPL 2025.
Mumbai Indians, having won the toss and elected to field, were left to rue their decision as Gujarat Titans’ batting lineup put on a formidable display, reaching a total of 196/8 in their allotted 20 overs. In reply, Mumbai Indians struggled to keep up with the required run rate and ultimately fell short, managing 160/6 in their 20 overs.
GT vs MI Match Summary
| Innings | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 196/8 | 20 |
| Mumbai Indians | 160/6 | 20 |
GT vs MI Gujarat Titans Innings:
Gujarat Titans got off to a blistering start, thanks to a solid opening partnership between Sai Sudharsan and captain Shubman Gill. Sudharsan top-scored with a well-crafted 63 off 41 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Gill contributed a quickfire 38, while Jos Buttler added a valuable 39 to the scoreboard. The lower order chipped in with crucial runs to propel the team towards a competitive total.
Gujarat Titans Batting Scorecard:
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 63 | 41 | 4 | 2 | 153.66 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 38 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 140.74 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | 39 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 162.50 |
| Shahrukh Khan | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 18 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 163.64 |
| Rahul Tewatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Rashid Khan | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 7* | 5 | 0 | 1 | 140.00 |
| Sai Kishore | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 15 | ||||
| Total | 196 | 20 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-78 (Shubman Gill), 2-129 (Jos Buttler), 3-146 (Shahrukh Khan), 4-179 (Sai Sudharsan), 5-179 (Rahul Tewatia), 6-179 (Sherfane Rutherford), 7-194 (Rashid Khan), 8-196 (Sai Kishore)
GT vs MI: Gujarat Titans Bowling
Mumbai Indians’ bowlers faced the onslaught from the GT batsmen. Hardik Pandya was the most successful bowler for MI, picking up 2 wickets, while Trent Boult, Mujeeb-ur-rahman, and V Satyanarayana Penmetsa each took one wicket. However, they proved to be expensive as GT maintained a healthy run rate throughout their innings.
GT vs MI: Mumbai Indians Innings
Chasing a target of 197, Mumbai Indians got off to a shaky start, losing both their openers, Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, early on to the bowling of Mohammed Siraj. Tilak Varma and Surya Kumar Yadav tried to rebuild the innings with a good partnership, but the required run rate kept climbing. Yadav was the top scorer for MI with 48 runs, but his dismissal further dented their chances. The middle and lower order struggled to accelerate, and they eventually fell short of the target.
Mumbai Indians Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Ryan Rickelton (wk) | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| N Tilak Varma | 39 | 36 | 3 | 1 | 108.33 |
| Surya Kumar Yadav | 48 | 28 | 1 | 4 | 171.43 |
| Robin Minz | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 64.71 |
| Naman Dhir | 18* | 11 | 3 | 0 | 163.64 |
| Mitchell Santner | 18* | 9 | 1 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Extras | 9 | ||||
| Total | 160 | 20 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-8 (Rohit Sharma), 2-35 (Ryan Rickelton), 3-97 (N Tilak Varma), 4-108 (Robin Minz), 5-120 (Surya Kumar Yadav), 6-124 (Hardik Pandya)
Mumbai Indians Bowling:
Gujarat Titans’ bowlers put up a disciplined performance, restricting the Mumbai Indians’ batsmen. Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets, while Prasidh Krishna also chipped in with 2 crucial wickets. Kagiso Rabada and Sai Kishore took one wicket apiece.
Player Details:
Gujarat Titans:
- Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Shahrukh Khan, Sherfane Rutherford
- Wicket-keeper: Jos Buttler
- All-rounder: Rahul Tewatia
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
- Substitutes: Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror
Mumbai Indians:
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, N Tilak Varma, Surya Kumar Yadav, Naman Dhir
- Wicket-keeper: Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz
- All-rounder: Hardik Pandya (c)
- Bowlers: Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Mujeeb-ur-rahman, V Satyanarayana Penmetsa
- Substitutes: Ashwani Kumar, Raj Angad Bawa, Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch
Match Highlights:
- Dominant Powerplay for GT: Gujarat Titans started strong, scoring 66 runs in the first 6 overs without losing a wicket.
- Solid Middle Overs from GT: GT continued to build on their strong start, maintaining a good run rate in the middle overs.
- Late Wickets for MI: Mumbai Indians managed to pick up a few wickets in the death overs, but GT still managed to reach a formidable total.
- Early Blows from Siraj: Mohammed Siraj’s early wickets of Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton put Mumbai Indians on the back foot.
- Yadav’s Fightback: Surya Kumar Yadav played a brilliant innings, but lacked support from the other batsmen.
- Disciplined Bowling from GT: Gujarat Titans’ bowlers maintained pressure on the MI batsmen, restricting their scoring opportunities.
Other Significant Details:
- Toss: Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field.
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Player of the Match: To be announced.
Gujarat Titans will be pleased with their all-round performance, while Mumbai Indians will need to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming matches. The match witnessed some exciting moments and showcased the high level of competition expected in the IPL.
