The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kick-started on 22nd March 2025. The 9th match of IPL 2025 will be played between the IPL 2022 winner Gujarat Titans and five-time champions Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 29th March. Â
Both MI and GT are near to bottom of the IPL 2025 points table after losing their first fixtures. This clash is another chance for them to re-write their story in this season. As per their previous battles, the possibilities for both teams are almost equal, making it a contest worth watching. However, when these teams played at Narendra Modi Stadium, GT have had full dominance.
The GT vs MI is one of the most awaited contests in IPL 2025 as Hardik Pandya, who led GT to their maiden title in 2022, will play against the same team at their home ground as the captain of MI. Notably, Pandya was transferred from GT to MI and was appointed as the captain of the franchise ahead of IPL 2024, replacing the five-time winning captain Rohit Sharma. Now, the fans are excited to watch these two teams take on each other on March 29th.
Talking about previous outings in the IPL, both MI and GT have played 5 matches against each other in three IPL seasons. Now, it is expected to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller between both teams.
Before that, let’s have a look at GT vs MI Head to Head, Pitch Report, and Best Players for IPL 2025.
GT vs MI Head-to-Head in Narendra Modi Stadium: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Stats
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have faced each other five times in the IPL, resulting in GT winning 3 and MI taking 2 victories. Both teams first met at the Brabourne Stadium on 6th May 2022, where MI won a close encounter against GT by 5 runs. Tim David was adjudged Player of the Match for his 44-run knockoff 21 balls.Â
Have a look at the Head-to-Head between GT and MI in the IPL
| Matches | GT Won | MI Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
GT vs MI Head-to-Head at Narendra Modi Stadium
Talking about their stats at the Narendra Modi Stadium, GT and MI have played three matches against each other on this ground, with GT coming out victorious on all three occasions. GT and MI first played at Narendra Modi Stadium on 25th April 2023, where GT registered a big win by 55 runs with the help of a half-century by Shubman Gill. In the IPL 2023, Qualifier 2 was played on this ground on 26th May 2023, where Gill shined again with his best IPL score of 129 runs off 60 balls as GT defeated MI by 62 runs to enter their second consecutive IPL final. In IPL 2024, MI failed to chase down 169 in a league-stage match against GT, testing the bitter loss yet again.
| Matches | GT Won | MI Won | Tie | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report and IPL Records
Talking about the surface of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the pitch is favorable for both batters and fielders due to its fast outfield. This ground is perfect for chasing a total. Out of the 36 IPL matches played on this ground, 16 have been won by the team batting first and 20 by the team batting second.
The Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket stadium in the world, with a capacity of 132,000 spectators. It is likely to host seven home matches of the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025.
| City | Ahmedabad | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | India | ||
| Also or previously Known as | Sardar Patel Stadium, Gujarat Stadium | ||
| First Match | 20/03/2010 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 25/03/2025 | ||
| Matches Played | 36 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 16 (44.44%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 20 (55.56%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 17 (47.22%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 19 (52.78%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
Key Players from Both Teams
GT- X Factors
GT will have the advantage of playing at their home ground against Mumbai Indians on 29th March. As GT will take on MI in their second game in Ahmedabad, all eyes will be on Shubman Gill. The skipper of GT has a great record while batting at the Narendra Modi Stadium. He will play a crucial role in the opening match against MI as an opener. Along with him, GT has all-rounders and power hitters like Rashid Khan, and Rahul Tewatia, who could change the match in any over.Â
In the previous match against Punjab Kings, Sai Sudharsan almost touched the strike rate of 200, with 74 off 41 balls. On the bowling side, Sai Kishore was most effective with his spell, yielding 3 dismissals for 30 runs.
MI- X Factors
All eyes will be on Hardik Pandya, who is coming back after suspension in the previous match due to a slow over-rate. Along with him, players like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav will be the backbone of the batting line-up. MI are packed with hard hitters, including likes of Ryan Rickelton and Tilak Varma. The bowling department has a solid base with left-arm spinners Mitchell Santner and Vignesh Puthur. A prominent pacer, Trent Boult is also a player to watch out for.
In the previous match against Chennai Super Kings, the batting side couldn’t deliver much, while Tilak Varma came to rescue with his 31 off 25 balls. Defending 155 turned into a big struggle, but Vignesh Puthur, who played as an impact player, won hearts as his 3 wickets gave some hope to MI.
