Sat Mar 29 16:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Gujarat Titans Set 197-Run Target, Mumbai Indians Stumble in Chase
**Ahmedabad, India** – Gujarat Titans (GT) posted a challenging 197-run total against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match No. 9 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Sai Sudharsan top-scored for GT with a 63-run knock, while Hardik Pandya took two wickets for MI.
GT, after losing the toss, got off to a strong start with a 78-run opening partnership between Shubman Gill (38) and Sudharsan. Jos Buttler also contributed a quickfire 39. However, a late collapse saw GT lose three wickets in three balls, ultimately finishing on 196/8. Pandya’s two wickets proved crucial in stemming GT’s momentum.
In reply, MI’s chase got off to a shaky start, losing Rohit Sharma (8) early. At the close of play, MI were 30/1 after 3 overs, with Ryan Rickelton and Tilak Varma at the crease.
Both teams had underwhelming starts to the season. GT lost their opening match against Punjab Kings by 11 runs, while MI, five-time IPL champions, suffered a 4-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings. This match marks Hardik Pandya’s return to the MI side after missing the first game due to a ban.
The head-to-head record between the two teams now stands at 3-2 in favor of Gujarat Titans. The match continues.
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