In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Titans (GT) showcased their prowess by defeating the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 36 runs in match 9 of IPL 2025 on March 29, 2025. This victory not only marked a significant moment for the Titans but also deepened the woes for the Mumbai Indians, who have now lost their opening two matches for the fourth consecutive year.
Batting first, Gujarat Titans set a formidable target of 196 runs, thanks to stellar performances from Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill. Sudharsan, who has been in fine form, contributed significantly to the innings, helping the Titans to establish a strong foundation. His efforts were complemented by Gill, who also played a crucial role in the batting lineup.
In response, the Mumbai Indians struggled to keep pace with the required run rate, finishing their innings at 160/6 after 20 overs. The Titans' bowling attack, led by Mohammed Siraj, proved to be too much for the MI batsmen. Siraj delivered the decisive blows by dismissing key players, including Rohit Sharma, who managed only 8 runs off 4 balls, and Ryan Rickelton, who added a mere 6 runs from 9 deliveries.
This loss leaves the Mumbai Indians languishing at the bottom of the points table, currently sitting in 9th place, while the Gujarat Titans have climbed to 3rd. The IPL 2025 points table reflects the competitive nature of the league, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) leading the pack after winning both of their matches.
As the tournament progresses, the performance of the Gujarat Titans will be closely watched, especially with players like Sai Sudharsan making a mark. Sudharsan is currently second in the Orange Cap race, having scored 137 runs in two innings, with a highest score of 74. Leading the race is Nicholas Pooran from Lucknow Super Giants, who has amassed 145 runs.
Meanwhile, the Purple Cap holder is Noor Ahmad from Chennai Super Kings, who has taken 7 wickets in just 2 matches, boasting an impressive best spell of 4/18. His performance has been instrumental in CSK’s early success this season.
The IPL 2025 points table is shaping up as follows:
Looking ahead, the Mumbai Indians will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for their next match against the Kolkata Knight Riders, hoping to capitalize on their first win of the season. Meanwhile, the Gujarat Titans will be keen to build on their momentum as they face off against the Punjab Kings in their upcoming fixture.
The IPL 2025 season continues to deliver excitement and drama, with fans eagerly anticipating the next round of matches. As teams jostle for position in the points table, every game becomes crucial in the quest for the coveted title.
