Thrilling GT vs MI IPL 2025 Clash: GT Beat MI by 36 Runs

GT vs MI, On March 29, 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off in the 9th match of IPL 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT, after losing their opening match, bounced back with a strong performance, defeating MI by 36 runs. This victory was significant for GT, marking their first win of the season, while MI remained winless after two matches.

Toss and Innings

MI won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that set the stage for GT’s batting effort. GT posted a competitive total of 196/8 in their 20 overs, setting a challenging target for MI.

The match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 29, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was a pivotal encounter in the IPL 2025 season, with GT securing a 36-run victory, marking their first win after an initial loss, while MI remained winless. 

Detailed Scorecard and Innings Breakdown of GT vs MI

GT First Innings: 196/8 in 20 Overs

GT’s batting was led by a strong opening partnership and middle-order contributions.

• Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, with bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. An impact player substitution saw Ishant Sharma replace Sherfane Rutherford in the 19.6 over of the first innings.

The batting performance was as follows:

Batting Player	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate	How Out
Sai Sudharsan	63	41	4	2	153.65	lbw b Boult
Shubman Gill	38	27	4	1	140.74	c Naman Dhir b Pandya
Jos Buttler	39	24	5	1	162.50	c †Rickelton b Mujeeb Ur Rahman
M Shahrukh Khan	9	7	0	1	128.57	c Tilak Varma b Pandya
Rahul Tewatia	18	11	0	2	163.63	c Santner b Chahar
Sherfane Rutherford	0	0	0	0	–	run out (Pandya)
Rashid Khan	6	4	0	1	150.00	c Pandya b Raju
Sai Kishore	7	5	0	1	140.00	not out
Extras	15	(b 1, w 14)
Total	196/8

GT’s innings was marked by Sudharsan’s half-century and Gill’s steady 38, with Buttler’s aggressive 39 adding momentum. The bowling for MI included Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Hardik Pandya, with Boult and Pandya taking key wickets.

MI Second Innings: 160/9 in 20 Overs

MI’s chase started poorly, with early dismissals by Siraj. The batting order included:

• Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Hardik Pandya (c), with an impact player substitution of Robin Minz replacing Satyanarayana Raju in the 11.3 over of the second innings.

The detailed batting performance was:

Batting Player	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate	How Out
Rohit Sharma	8	4	2	–	200.00	b Siraj
Ryan Rickelton	6	9	1	–	66.67	b Siraj
Suryakumar Yadav	48	30	1	4	171.43	b Krishna
Tilak Varma	35	27	3	1	108.33	c & b Krishna
Hardik Pandya	11	17	1	–	64.71	c Siraj b Rabada
Naman Dhir	18	11	3	–	163.64	–
Mitchel Santner	18	9	1	2	200.00	–
Total	160/9

MI’s chase was derailed early, with Siraj’s double strike leaving them at 20/2. Yadav’s 48 off 30 and Varma’s 35 off 27 provided resistance, but GT’s bowlers, particularly Siraj (2/25) and Krishna (2/27), ensured MI fell short.

Watch full match highlights at https://www.iplt20.com/video/59437/ipl-2025-m09-gt-vs-mi—match-highlights?utm_source=video&utm_medium=onebox&utm_campaign=ipl2025

Highlights and Notable Moments

• The match began with Siraj dismissing Rohit Sharma in the first over, a blow to MI’s chase.
• Hardik Pandya’s return to Ahmedabad, where he was once booed, added emotional weight, especially given his past success with GT, including leading them to the 2022 title.
• MI’s middle order struggled against Krishna’s tight bowling, with wickets tumbling after the 10th over, as noted in match reports.
• Prasidh Krishna Wins player of the match for his economical and effective bowling.

Statistical Insights and Records in IPL 2025

• GT’s total of 196/8 was their highest of the season so far, with a run rate of 9.80, reflecting aggressive batting.
• MI’s loss marked their second consecutive defeat, leaving them at the bottom of the points table with zero points.
• The head-to-head record shows GT leading MI 3-2 in previous encounters, adding context to this victory.

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Team Line-Ups and Impact Players

• GT Playing XI: Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and one more (inferred from batting order). Impact player: Ishant Sharma replaced Rutherford.
• MI Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Hardik Pandya (c), and bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Impact player: Robin Minz replaced Satyanarayana Raju.