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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues to entertain cricket fans with thrilling encounters, and Match 9 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) was no exception. GT secured a commanding 36-run victory over MI, registering their first win of the season.
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Batting first, Gujarat Titans posted an impressive total of 196/8 in their 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan played a key role with a brilliant knock of 63 runs off 41 balls, anchoring the innings. He received valuable support from Jos Buttler (39 off 24) and Shubman Gill (38 off 27). While MI’s bowlers attempted to contain the scoring, Hardik Pandya stood out with figures of 2/29 in 4 overs. Mujeeb Ur Rahman went for a few runs, though conceding 28 runs in 2 overs and picking up a crucial wicket.
In response, Mumbai Indians struggled to chase the 197-run target, finishing at 160/6 in their 20 overs. Suryakumar Yadav fought hard with a spirited knock of 48 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma contributed 39 off 36. Despite their efforts, MI’s chase fell short as GT’s bowling attack kept the pressure on. Prasidh Krishna delivered an exceptional spell, taking 2 wickets for just 18 runs in his 4 overs, earning him the Player of the Match title. Mohammed Siraj also impressed with figures of 2/34, while Sai Kishore chipped in with 1/37.
Updated points table after Match 9
Following this victory, GT moved up the points table with 2 points and a much-improved Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.625. On the other hand, MI suffered their second consecutive loss, placing them at the bottom half of the table with 0 points and an NRR of -1.163.
With this win, GT has shown resilience, bouncing back after their opening loss. MI, however, will need to regroup quickly to stay in contention. As the league progresses, the competition is intensifying, making every match crucial for teams aiming to secure a spot in the playoffs.
Let us have a look at the updated points table after GT vs MI Match 9
Rank | Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
1 | RCB | 2 | 2 | 0 | +2.266 | 4 |
2 | LSG | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.963 | 2 |
3 | GT | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.625 | 2 |
4 | PBKS | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.550 | 2 |
5 | DC | 1 | 1 | 0 | +0.371 | 2 |
6 | SRH | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.128 | 2 |
7 | KKR | 2 | 1 | 1 | -0.308 | 2 |
8 | CSK | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1.013 | 2 |
9 | MI | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.163 | 0 |
10 | RR | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.882 | 0 |
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