New Delhi: In the 9th match of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans set a competitive target of 197 runs for Mumbai Indians. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Mumbai won the toss and opted to bowl first. Gujarat managed to post 196/8 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan played a brilliant knock, scoring 63 runs off 41 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. Jos Buttler contributed 39 runs, while Shubman Gill added 38 to the total. On the bowling front, Mumbai Indians’ skipper Hardik Pandya led from the front, picking up 2 crucial wickets. Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and S. Raju chipped in with one wicket each.
Gujarat Titans Collapse in the Last 3 Overs
Gujarat Titans were in a strong position at 170/3 after 17 overs. However, the final three overs turned disastrous as they managed to add only 26 runs while losing five wickets. Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Sherfane Rutherford, Rashid Khan, and Sai Kishore all fell in quick succession, causing a major collapse. A total of 10 Gujarat batsmen took the field, but five of the last six failed to reach double digits. This late collapse prevented Gujarat from crossing the 200-run mark.
Hardik Pandya’s Comeback Strengthens Mumbai Indians’ Bowling
Hardik Pandya’s return to Mumbai Indians has given their bowling attack a significant boost. Under his leadership, Mumbai’s bowlers showcased a disciplined performance. Six bowlers were used in the innings, with five of them picking up at least one wicket. Hardik himself was the standout performer with two wickets, while Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Satyanarayan Raju took one wicket each. This thrilling encounter now sets the stage for an exciting run chase as Mumbai Indians aim to chase down 197 runs