IPL GT vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips – IPL 2025 Match 9
Match Overview
Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ninth match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are looking to secure their first win after suffering losses in their opening games.
- Gujarat Titans’ First Match: Fell short by 11 runs against Punjab Kings while chasing 244. Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41) and Jos Buttler (50) led the effort but couldn’t match the required run rate.
- Mumbai Indians’ First Match: Lost to Chennai Super Kings by four wickets. Their batters struggled on a dry pitch, managing only 155. Young spinner Vignesh Puthur (3/32) was the standout performer.
Probable Playing XI & Impact Players
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Playing XI:
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Arshad Khan
- Rashid Khan
- Kagiso Rabada
- R Sai Kishore
- Mohammed Siraj
Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (wk)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Satyanarayana Raju
Impact Player: Vignesh Puthur
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Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The Ahmedabad pitch has been batting-friendly, as seen in the previous game where over 470 runs were scored across two innings. The average first-innings score at the venue is 183 since 2022.
- Weather: Clear and warm with temperatures around 28°C.
Player Performance in IPL 2025
Gujarat Titans’ Player Form
| Player | Scores |
|---|---|
| Sai Sudharsan | 74 (41) |
| Shubman Gill | 33 (14) |
| Jos Buttler | 54 (33) |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 46 (28) |
| Rahul Tewatia | 6* (2) |
| Rashid Khan | DNB |
Bowling Figures
| Player | Overs – Runs – Wickets |
|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4-0-54-0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 4-0-41-1 |
| Rashid Khan | 4-0-48-1 |
| Sai Kishore | 4-0-30-3 |
Mumbai Indians’ Player Form
| Player | Scores |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 0 (4) |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 29 (26) |
| Tilak Varma | 31 (25) |
| Naman Dhir | 17 (12) |
| Deepak Chahar | 28 (15) |
Bowling Figures
| Player | Overs – Runs – Wickets |
|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 3-0-27-0 |
| Deepak Chahar | 2-0-18-1 |
| Vignesh Puthur | 4-0-32-3 |
| Mitchell Santner | 2.1-0-24-0 |
Top Dream11 Player Picks
1. Hardik Pandya (MI)
- Returning after missing the last game due to an over-rate penalty.
- Strong record at Ahmedabad: 351 runs at an average of 31.90 + 12 wickets.
- Last 5 Batting Innings: 9, 53, 40, 7, 3
- Last 5 Bowling Innings: 0/23, 0/11, 2/33, 1/6, 2/42
2. Jos Buttler (GT)
- Scored 54 off 33 in the last game, batting at No.3.
- Strong record vs MI: 552 runs at 55.20 avg and 144.50 SR.
- Last 5 Innings: 54, 7, 2, 24, 45
3. Rashid Khan (GT)
- Despite a poor first game, he is a top fantasy pick.
- Record vs MI: 20 wickets in 15 games at an economy of 6.10.
- Last 5 Bowling Innings: 1/48, 1/19, 2/33, 2/25, 1/25
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
1. Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
- Not in the best form but has a strong record at Ahmedabad (108 runs in 3 innings).
- Last 5 Innings: 29, 2, 0, 14, 12
2. Shubman Gill (GT)
- Looked in great touch, smashing 33 off 14 in the last game.
- Record in Ahmedabad: 1,112 runs at 69.50 avg, 164.74 SR.
- Last 5 Innings: 33, 39, 34, 13, 58*
3. Sai Sudharsan (GT)
- Started IPL 2025 with a 74-run knock.
- Last 5 Innings: 74, 9, 103, 6, 84*
Player to Avoid
Shahrukh Khan (GT)
- Likely to bat at No.6, reducing his chances of making a big impact.
Dream11 Prediction – GT vs MI
Match Prediction
Gujarat Titans have beaten Mumbai Indians in all three previous encounters at Ahmedabad. Given their familiarity with the conditions and MI missing Jasprit Bumrah, GT are favorites to win this game.
