IPL 2025: Predicting GT’s playing XI for their clash against MI

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will face each other in the ninth game of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). The game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 PM (IST). It will be a crucial game for both teams to register their win in the tournament. 

Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans are in the ninth spot on the tournament’s points table after a narrow 11-run defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their campaign opener. They will aim to beat MI in this game to improve their numbers in the tournament. 

With that said, here we’ll have a look at the predicted playing XI of the Gujarat Titans for their upcoming clash against Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians. 

Openers – Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill (C)

Star in-form opening duo of Sai Sudharsan and skipper Shubman Gill provided a brilliant start of 61 runs for the first wicket in just 5.5 overs. Skipper Gill was first dismissed, scoring 33 runs off just 14 balls, with two fours and three sixes. 

Apart from him, Sai Sudharsan played a brilliant knock of 74 runs off just 41 balls, with five fours and six sixes. Sudharsan-Gill duo will aim to continue their blistering form in the next game against MI. 

Middle-Order – Jos Buttler (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, and M Shahrukh Khan

GT’s middle-order will start with the veteran in-form wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler to bat at number three. He scored a crucial 54 runs off 33 balls, with 4 fours and two sixes in the last game. Buttler is expected to be followed by Sherfane Rutherford, who smashed 46 runs off just 28 balls, with 4 fours and three sixes. 

Later in the middle order, Shahrukh Khan will be there to bat at number five to add some crucial runs. Shahrukh Khan’s knock might also help the Gujarat Titans post a big total on the board, be it in the first innings or while chasing the target.

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All-Rounders – Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan

Speaking of the all-rounder duo for the Titans in the next game against MI, they might field Rahul Tewatia and star bowling all-rounder Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan in the playing XI. Rahul Tewatia can be a crucial asset with the bat while batting in the middle order. 

Besides, Rashid Khan will play a vital role, both with the ball and the bat; his power-hitting abilities could be very useful for the Titans in the death overs. So Tewatia and Rashid will play a crucial role as all-rounders in the game against MI. 

Bowlers – Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj

The bowling attack of the Gujarat Titans will include three out-and-out medium pacers, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshad Khan. Rabada and Siraj can leave an impactful mark with the ball in the powerplay phase of the innings, owing to their experience in the Indian Premier League. 

This pace trio will be accompanied by star GT spinner Sai Kishore, who scalped 3 wickets at just 30 runs in his 4 overs. His spin might make a big difference in the middle overs of the innings.

Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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