In a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Titans (GT) showcased a dominant performance to defeat the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 36 runs in Match 9 of the IPL 2025 season.

Opting to bat first, GT posted a formidable total of 196/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan led the charge with a fluent 63 off 41 balls, while Jos Buttler contributed a brisk 39 from 24 deliveries. Captain Shubman Gill added 38 runs, providing a solid foundation for the innings. Despite a mid-innings wobble, late cameos from Sherfane Rutherford and Rashid Khan propelled GT to a challenging total.

In response, MI's chase got off to a shaky start, losing key wickets early, including Rohit Sharma for just 8 runs. Suryakumar Yadav tried to anchor the innings with a valiant 48 off 28 balls, and Tilak Varma added 39 runs, but the required run rate kept climbing. Despite some resistance from the lower order, MI managed only 160/6 in their 20 overs.

GT's bowlers executed their plans to perfection. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna were instrumental, each claiming two wickets and applying consistent pressure throughout the innings. Their disciplined bowling ensured that MI never got ahead in the chase.

This victory marks GT's first win of the season, providing a significant boost to their campaign. For MI, the loss highlights areas needing improvement, particularly in their top-order batting. Both teams will look to build on this match as the tournament progresses.