Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a crucial six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a thrilling encounter at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on March 30, 2025. This win helped RR climb the points table, while CSK suffered their second defeat of the season.

Latest IPL 2025 Points Table

Also read:Noor Ahmad retains the purple cap back to his head

Orange & Purple Cap Leaders

Orange Cap (Most Runs):
Nicholas Pooran (LSG) currently leads the run-scoring charts with 145 runs in IPL 2025.

Purple Cap (Most Wickets):
Noor Ahmad (CSK) tops the wicket-takers' list with nine wickets in three matches, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.83.

With the tournament heating up, every match is crucial for teams aiming to secure a playoff spot. Stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2025..!

Gujarat Titans’ First IPL 2025 Victory Comes from Defeating Mumbai Indians by 36 Runs

Gujarat Titans clinched their first victory in IPL 2025 by overcoming the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Batting Wins the Game for GT

GT faced no trouble, as they comfortably managed 196 runs with 8 wickets taken in the 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan managed the innings, while both Shubman Gill (38) and Jos Buttler (39) played their parts. Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia’s cameos played a major impact as wickets fell regularly.

A Slow But Steady Chase by MI

MI’s chase began on a rough note as they lost Rohit Sharma early to Mohammed Siraj. Suryakumar Yadav struggled but managed a strong 48 runs off 28 balls. With Siraj and Prasidh Krishna’s amazing bowling skills, the rest of MI struggled as well. Hardik Pandya’s poor performance during the middle overs did not help MI's cause either, and at the end they fell short, scoring 160 with 8 wickets taken.

Also read:Watch: Hardik Pandya fight with Sai Kishore IPL 2025

Key Performances

• Sai Sudharsan (GT): Crucial innings refresher.
• Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Tried to keep MI stable, scored 48.
• Mohammed Siraj (GT): Smashed both Yadav and Sharma’s wickets early in the game.
• Prasidh Krishna (GT): Minimized MI’s scoring during the middle overs.

Post-Match Reactions

Mumbai Indians Captain, Hardik Pandya:
"It was a hard-fought game. The team showed great resilience, especially after our previous loss. Our bowlers executed the plans well, and the batsmen held their nerve during the chase. This win boosts our confidence moving forward.

Gujarat Titans Captain, Shubman Gill:
"Disappointed with the result. We were in the game till the end but couldn't capitalize on key moments. Credit to MI for their performance. We'll analyze our mistakes and come back stronger in the next match.

Also read:Suryakumar Yadav hit on helmet by Prasidh Krishna’s fiery bouncer

Player of the Match, Suryakumar Yadav:
"Happy to contribute to the team's victory. After being hit on the helmet, I took a moment to compose myself. The support from teammates helped me regain focus and see the game through.

Both teams acknowledged the competitive spirit of the game and emphasized learning from this encounter as they progress in the tournament.

GT VS MI IPL 2025 Live Streaming: How to Watch in Different Countries

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is returning with exciting cricket action, which is all set to begin on March 22, 2025. This season holds promise of exciting matches, fierce rivalries, and memorable performances by the best cricketers in the world. Fans globally are eagerly waiting to watch and support their favourite teams. From television watching to streaming online, here is a complete guide to IPL 2025 live in your nation.

GT vs MI Match Details - IPL 2025

•  Teams: GT VS MI
•  Date: March 29, 2025
• Time: Evening Match (7:30 PM IST)
• Venue:  Narendra modi stadium

GT VS MI Live Streaming  TV Broadcast by Country

Also read:GT vs MI: Match 09 Weather and Pitch report IPL 2025

GT vs MI Predicted Playing XI

Mumbai Indians Playing XI

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickleton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Satyanarayna Raju

Gujarat Titans Playing XI

Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharshan, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shah Rukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammad Siraj

RCB on Top, Rajasthan Royals Yet to Open Account

As of March 28, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sits at the top of the points table with two wins in two games and a staggering net run rate of +2.266. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a crucial win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to take second place, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) started strong with opening-match victories. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are yet to register a win, placing them at the bottom of the table.

Updated IPL 2025 Points Table

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Top Performers-Most Runs, Most Wickets & More

Most Runs

• Nicholas Pooran  – 145 Runs
• Mitchell Marsh  – 124 Runs
• Travis Head  – 114 Runs
• Ishan Kishan  – 106 Runs
• Rachin Ravindra  – 106 Runs

Most Wickets

• Noor Ahmad  – 7 Wickets
• Shardul Thakur  – 6 Wickets
• Josh Hazlewood  – 5 Wickets
• Khaleel Ahmed  – 4 Wickets
• Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore  – 3 Wickets

Also read:GT vs MI: Match 09 Weather and Pitch report IPL 2025

Most Sixes

• Nicholas Pooran  – 13 Sixes
• Shreyas Iyer – 9 Sixes
• Mitchell Marsh  – 8 Sixes

Highest Individual Scores

• Ishan Kishan  – 106 (Not Out)
• Shreyas Iyer  – 97 (Not Out)
• Quinton de Kock  – 97 Runs (Not Out)

Also read: Watch: Virat’s helmet blow sparks fiery response IPL 2025

With more matches ahead, the points table and player rankings are bound to see shifts as teams battle for dominance in IPL 2025. Fans eagerly await the next set of clashes as the competition heats up!

IPL 2025 match 9 is between two heavyweight giants one who are 5-time title holders and another one the team who won their maiden trophy within their starting instalment. Mumbai is a grippy team with all their superstar players included and the other side Gujarat with a young team who are eager to run the show on their own. Both the teams are eager to win the game as they lost their first encounter. 
Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya will be back to the side after the completion of his one-match ban, Mumbai's last match was against their arch-rivals Csk where Mi got beaten up by 4 wickets. Same as the thing with Gujarat where they played their opening game against Punjab and lost against them while chasing it was an interesting encounter where GT lost the match by 11 runs margin only. So this match will be quite an exciting one in which to open its account in winning ways. Now it's time to see which players can perform well in this match. 

Read More: IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans Match 9
Top 3 Performers Who Can Outshine The Match
1 Sai Sudharshan
 The Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharshan is in great touch where he scored 74 runs against Punjab Kings where his team had to chase 243 runs. Sai played with an aggressive mindset which took on the chase for Gujarat Titans. He hit six sixes and  5 fours in his innings which shows the calibre of the player, he had a strike rate of 180 above which is really a good sign for Gujarat Titans. 
Sai Sudharshan has a good batting record against Mumbai where his runs speak for him for the most. His next challenge is against Mumbai Indians where he is expected to repeat the same performance. 
2  Deepak Chahar
  Deepak Chahar is an all-rounder who has been bought up by Mumbai Indians in a recent IPL auction for 9.25 crores. Earlier being part of Chennai Super Kings he provided a great performance for them it was unfortunate for Csk that they weren't able to bid for Chahar, though Mumbai picked him by their side and he has delivered them back by scoring valuable runs and taking important wickets during the chasing. 
So Fat Chahar has been impressive for Mumbai Indians and the team hopes he will deliver another big performance for them. 
3 Rohit Sharma
 Rohit Sharma has been the source of energy for Mumbai Indians and his iconic knocks have been vigilant to it. Reshaping the Mumbai team and making them a five-time champion side. Rohit has scored huge runs for them and recently he is been too high and low for the team. Recently Rohit Sharma won CT for India and has a huge stake for Mi, as he scored 75 runs in the final. 
It's depicted that Rohit may get back to his original touch as the tournament progresses for Mi. 

The Gujarat Titans (GT) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) match is set for March 29, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Both teams are elated in anticipation of grabbing their first win of the season, shaping the aesthetic for this match to be even more engrossing.

Match Details – IPL 2025

• Match: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
• Date: 29th March 2025 
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Live Streaming: JioStar & Star Sports Network

Also read:IPL 2025 GT vs MI : player battles to watch out

 Weather and Pitch Condition:

Weather Condition:

• The Ahmedabad forecast promises skies that are clear throughout the game, and the temperature hovering between 31 and 37 degrees guarantees no rain holdups.
• 11% (Humidity)
• No rain is predicted, ensuring an uninterrupted match.

Pitch Forecast:

• Known for its batting-rich track, the Narendra Modi Stadium is likely to produce another high-scoring game because of the expected bounce and pace, which is favorable for aggressive batting. 
• As the match shifts toward the end, spinners may get some help due to the pitch slowing down.

Also read:IPL 2025: CSK vs RCB at Chepauk: A head-to-head breakdown

He has been one of the leading and aggressive scorers in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has single-handedly played many match-winning innings, and from the years of him playing IPL, some of his sporting pieces came in one over. Let us look into the 5 instances he scored the maximum in an over in IPL history.

Most destructive over 29 runs vs KKR in 2018:

Shreyas Iyer scored his most memorable over against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2018, where he scored 29 runs. Their losing that match was embedded into their memories as his stunning effort and effortless sixes led the other side in disbelief that made it one of his best moments in IPL.

Most Runs Scored by Shreyas Iyer in a Single Over in IPL

29 runs vs KKR, 2018
24 runs vs GT, 2025
23 runs vs PBKS, 2024
22 runs vs SRH, 2024
19 runs vs PBKS, 2015#GTvPBKS #PBKSvsGT pic.twitter.com/1qVIRevpQV

— Piyush (@piyushson17) March 25, 2025

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Other dominant overs in IPL:

In 2025, while playing against Gujarat Titans (GT), Iyer scored 24 runs that solidified his form until the latest IPL edition. He also scored 23 vs PBKS in 2024 and 22 vs SRH in 2024, showing his consistency as a power hitter. He showed consistency as a power hitter during his earlier year in 2015 against PBKS, where he smashed 19 runs in an over. 

In IPL history, Iyer stands out as an important, iconic player and the most entertaining, as he can consistently score.

Indian chronic bowler Mohammad Siraj reflected on his moving story of switching from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to Gujarat Titans (GT) for IPL 2025. Siraj, who served RCB for seven years, stated that sporting the GT jersey for the first time was a very touching moment for him.

Emotional Exit from RCB:

When reminiscing about the process, Siraj expressed, "I was feeling emotional when I don't wear the GT jersey first time because it was seven years with RCB." He has been a major pacer for RCB in recent years and has built strong relationships with the team and its followers. His exit from the team marks an important step in his IPL career.

Mohammad Siraj said, "I got emotional when I wore the GT jersey for the first time, because it was 7 years with RCB. But I'm not feeling new here, the environment here is amazing". pic.twitter.com/bJRJs47mkH

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 25, 2025

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Warm Welcome at Gujarat Titans:

Despite the emotions, Siraj thinks that he is at his new home with his new team. "I'm not new here; the place is good," he added. GT officials, alongside players who have all been so warm and welcoming to him, have made his transition very smooth. Supporting the pace attack of GT for IPL 2025 as Siraj’s role under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy is pivotal is anticipated.

Also Read:-RR vs KKR – Weather & Pitch report

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most thrilling cricket competition in the globe. Fans of their favorite teams can't wait every year to witness their teams' performances. Some teams, though, have had a poor run in the season-opener match. Let's examine the record for the longest sequence of losing the season-opening game in IPL history.

Mumbai Indians – 13 Seasons (2013-2025) Mumbai Indians (MI) holds the record for the longest streak of losing the inaugural game of IPL. From 2013 to 2025, they lost their initial match. In spite of that, MI remained one of the most successful teams in IPL, winning numerous championships. This peculiar phenomenon of losing the first match has never been a stumbling block for their performance in the second half of the tournament.

Sunrisers Hyderabad – 6 Seasons (2019-2024) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) also saw a prolonged stint of losing the first match of the season for six years consecutively between 2019 and 2024. Even though they performed well in some seasons, they have not been able to begin their campaign on a winning note

Delhi Capitals – 6 Seasons (2013-2018) Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered the same during 2013-2018, losing their opening game for six successive seasons. It was an ill-fated period for the team, as they could not be consistent in the IPL.

Punjab Kings – 5 Seasons (2008-2012) Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab) experienced a five-year run of first-match losses from 2008 to 2012. While they had good performances in various seasons, their tournament beginning was usually a disappointment.

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Other Streaks of Note

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost their first match in three successive seasons (2021-2023).
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) also experienced a three-season sequence (2017-2019).
•  Rajasthan Royals (RR) also had a similar sequence of struggles from 2008 to 2010.
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost their opening match in two consecutive seasons (2011-2012).
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost their opening match in 2024.
• Gujarat Titans (GT) never lost their opening match in a season ever since their arrival.