Ahmedabad, India — The highly anticipated IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) is set to unfold at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, March 29.
Both teams are coming off losses in their opening matches, and they are eager to secure their first victory. MI’s Suryakumar Yadav captained the side against Chennai Super Kings, where they narrowly lost by 4 wickets. Despite some resistance from Tilak Varma, who scored 31 runs off 25 balls, and Deepak Chahar, who remained unbeaten with 28 runs off 15 balls, it was MI’s bowling unit that drew attention. Newcomer Vignesh Puthur impressed with figures of 3 for 32 in his debut but could not prevent the team from losing.
On the flip side, the Gujarat Titans nearly chased down a massive target of 244 set by Punjab Kings but fell short by 11 runs. Sai Sudharsan led the batting charge with 74 runs, supported by Jos Buttler‘s 54 and Sherfane Rutherford’s 46. As they prepare to face MI, GT is focused on bouncing back and leveraging their performance in front of their home crowd.
“We are looking to capitalize on the lessons learned from our last match,” GT captain Hardik Pandya stated. Pandya’s return is highly anticipated after missing the opening match. His leadership and all-round skills will be crucial for the Titans’ balance.
The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss scheduled for 7 p.m. IST. Fans in the USA can watch the game live on Willow TV, with streaming options available too.
In terms of head-to-head statistics, GT leads the series 3-2 against MI, with a perfect 3-0 record at this venue. The data suggests that the team batting first has historically had the upper hand in this match-up.
MI’s head coach Mahela Jayawardene expressed optimism regarding Pandya’s return, stating, “The emotions fans feel are part of the game, and I believe everyone has moved past the past year’s events. Let’s enjoy the cricket.”
Rohit Sharma, who disappointed with a duck in the last game, will seek redemption against GT’s formidable bowling attack, featuring star bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.
Viewers can stream the match live on JioHotstar, ensuring cricket fans do not miss a moment of this exciting contest.
