Gujarat Titans, the 2022 champions, will face the five-time champions Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 9th match on Saturday. The iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the crucial GT vs MI matchup.
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[Pre-Match] GT vs MI Current Performance
Gujarat Titans experienced a tough loss in their opener against the newly formed Punjab Kings by 11 runs. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians also faced defeat, falling to the Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets. This article discusses the GT vs MI head-to-head record and their strengths and weaknesses.
Overall GT vs MI Head-to-Head Record
The GT vs MI rivalry began in 2022 when GT made their debut. The IPL 2025 9th match will be GT vs MI’s 6th head-to-head contest. GT holds a 60 percent win record in the GT vs MI head-to-head record.
| Matches Played | GT Wins | MI Wins | No Result |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
GT has won 3 thrice in their previous 5 meetings, whereas MI managed to win 2 games.
Recent GT vs MI Head-to-Head Record
| Season | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| IPL 2024 | GT | Won by 21 runs | Bengaluru |
| IPL 2023 | GT | Won by 62 runs | Ahmedabad |
| IPL 2023 | MI | Won by 27 runs | Mumbai |
| IPL 2023 | GT | Won by 55 runs | Ahmedabad |
| IPL 2022 | MI | Won by 5 runs | Mumbai |
2025 Gujarat Titans Squad Analysis
The transitioned Gujarat Titans weren’t able to pull off a win in their backyard during their IPL 2025 opener against Punjab Kings, where they lost by 11 runs. Cracking half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan (74) and incoming explosive batter Jos Buttler (54) kept them in the hunt in the humongous run-chase of 243. Despite another new overseas recruit Sherfane Rutherford’s 28-ball 46-run efforts, they weren’t able to seek home.
Looking at their strengths, they bring extensive firepower till No.7. The inclusion of prolific England batter Jos Buttler elevates their game to a different level. The dynamic opening left-right combination of Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill can make wonders for the side, who already gave a blistering start against Punjab Kings, adding 61 runs in just 5.5 overs.
Having designated finisher Rahul Tewatia and hard-hitting Shahrukh Khan is a blessing in the middle order, who are flexible for any position. They were able to retain two of their best spinners, Rashid Khan and Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, for the IPL 2025. Seasoned Rashid Khan went costly, conceding 48 in his 4 overs against Punjab Kings, where he managed to pick a wicket. Sai Kishore stood out as their best bowler, claiming 3 wickets at an economy of 7.5.
The newly formed pace attack consisting of Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Prasidh Krishna is getting used to the conditions. who all went costly, and the trio is expecting a better show in the upcoming game against Mumbai Indians.
Going with their weaknesses, one of the biggest mistakes they made was not picking an all-rounder in the starting XII, even though they had the likes of Washington Sundar, Mahipal Lomror, and Nishant Sindhu, whose inclusion could have made the difference. It felt like there was no need for the 4th seaming option with Arshad Khan getting picked ahead.
2025 Mumbai Indians Squad Analysis
Mumbai Indians will welcome back their skipper, Hardik Pandya, who missed their opener against Chennai Super Kings due to a match suspension he received last season. Their habit of losing the first game in the IPL extended to 13 consecutive years. They previously won their first game back in 2012 against Chennai Super Kings.
IPL 2025 didn’t begin on a positive note for the Mumbai Indians, who were completely outplayed by the Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk and ended up losing the game by 4 wickets. Not having enough runs on the board proved costly for them. The poor execution of shots by their front-line batters against a quality spin attack was evident. They somehow managed to get past the 150-run mark, thanks to Deepak Chahar’s late cameo of 28* from 15 balls.
Known for unearthing hidden talents with their robust scouting system, Mumbai Indians gave another gem for the IPL in the form of 24-year-old left-arm spinner Vignesh Puthur, who almost got the side back in the game, removing Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Deepak Hooda.
They have an abundance of talent in their batting department, that can stretch to No.9. The return of Hardik Pandya will boost the line-up further. Having spin all-rounders Mitchell Santner, Will Jacks, and Naman Dhir gives them more balance. The area in which they feel the strongest is their seam bowling which has Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar, who both are genuine swing bowlers and can threaten any batting attack.
Looking at their weaknesses, Rohit Sharma’s intent in the IPL for the Mumbai Indians franchise doesn’t match anywhere with his national side, where he bats more freely. The fluctuating batting form of Suryakumar Yadav is a slight concern. Also, Jasprit Bumrah’s delayed injury recovery could cause more problems in the next few matches.
[Prediction] GT vs MI：Who Will Win the Match？
The stage is set for the blockbuster GT vs MI rivalry contest on Saturday. Analyzing the previous GT vs MI head-to-head record, it is difficult to side with either team, but GT has a higher potential to be on the winning side as they have the home advantage. GT has abundant resources in every department compared to MI, which falls short in some areas. Therefore, we’re going with GT to win the IPL 2025 9th match on Saturday. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness yet another episode of the GT vs MI rivalry.
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