The Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 9 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on March 29 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On one side, GT, benefiting from playing at home, will meet MI, a team with championship experience and strong defenses, which will make the game thrilling since only one team will be likely to emerge as the winner at the end of the competition.

Narendra Modi Stadium Overview

• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
• Opened: 1982
• Capacity: 132,000 (biggest cricket ground in the world)
• Home Team: Gujarat Titans (GT)
• Ends: Adani Pavilion End, GMDC End
• Pitch Type: Batting-friendly, then spin-friendly towards the end of the match

Previously named Motera Stadium, it has produced many matches with high scores in the IPL. The stadium has turned out to be the home ground for Gujarat Titans in the IPL, a stronghold for the club from its debut in 2022. The pitch benefits the batsmen as it has a natural bounce and a fast outfield. Nevertheless, spinners come into play as the surface slows down.

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Narendra Modi Stadium IPL Stats & Records 

Here are the key IPL statistics for the Narendra Modi Stadium based on matches played up to the 2024 season:

• Total Matches Played: 37
• Matches Won Batting First: 16,
• Matches Won Batting Second: 20
• No Result Matches: 1
• Highest Total: 243/5 - Punjab Kings vs. Gujarat Titans (2025) 
• Lowest Total: 89 all out—Gujarat Titans vs. Delhi
• Highest Successful Chase: 207/7 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans (2024)
• Lowest Total Defended:130/8 – Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Titans (2024)
• The average first innings score is 172.

Weather & Pitch Conditions

• Temperature will be 31–37°C.
• Humidity will be set at 11%.
• There will be a 0% chance of rain, which means there should be no interruptions. 

Pitch Report:

• The surface should be batter-friendly with a true bounce and a little pace for the stroke makers.
• Fast bowlers will get some movement early in the innings, but the pitch normally flattens throughout the course of the game.
• Spinners could play a key role in the second half of the game.
• High-scoring matches can be expected here, with first-innings scores of between 170 and 180 being a par score.

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Match Preview:

GT vs. MI Gujarat Titans will be looking to cash in on home conditions. They will be confident in their batting, especially Shubman Gill, and if the Spin bowler, R S Kishore, maintains his wicket-taking form. The Mumbai Indians will provide experience and tactical depth to the match. The Mumbai Indians will not mind chasing on unfamiliar traffic but pressure. Their balanced squad has explosive batsmen and bowlers. 

MI will be looking to create a raucous atmosphere that will silence the Ahmedabad crowd. With the pitch conditions likely subpar and based on recent records, fans should expect a high-scoring event with both teams eyeing finished positions to gain vital points earlier in the season.