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Chahar To Spoil Shubman Gill's Party? 5 Player Battles To Watch Out In GT Vs MI IPL 2025 Match



Player Battles for MI vs CSK match [Source: @MIPaltanFamily, @Gill_Iss/X.com]Player Battles for MI vs CSK match [Source: @MIPaltanFamily, @Gill_Iss/X.com]

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In the 9th fixture of the IPL 2025 season, Gujarat Titans will be up against Mumbai Indians. The clash will be held on March 29 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad starting from 7.30 PM IST.

Both teams were eager to collect some points as they faced defeats in their opening games. While GT lost to Punjab Kings by 11 runs, MI was outclassed by arch-rivals CSK.

Meanwhile, ahead of the big clash, here are 5 player battles to watch out for:

1. Shubman Gill vs Deepak Chahar

Criterion
Data
Balls55
Runs78
Dismissals4
Average
19.50
Strike Rate141.81

(Shubman Gill vs Deepak Chahar in IPL)

  • Shubman Gill has had mixed results against Deepak Chahar. In 10 innings, Gill has scored 78 runs off 55 balls at a strike rate of 141.81 while being dismissed 4 times. 
  • His average against Chahar stands at 19.50, which suggests that the Mumbai Indians pacer has found ways to trouble him. 
  • Chahar’s ability to swing the new ball makes it difficult for Gill to score freely in the powerplay. Hence, he will have to find a way to counterattack effectively to ensure his team gets off to a good start.

2. Suryakumar Yadav vs Sai Kishore

Criterion
Data
Balls277
Runs288
Dismissals11
Average
26.2
Strike Rate104

(Suryakumar Yadav Vs left-arm spinners in IPL)

  • Suryakumar Yadav, despite his profound talent, has shown a slight weakness against left-arm spinners in the IPL. Across multiple seasons, he has faced 277 balls from left-arm spinners, scoring 288 runs at a strike rate of 104 while being dismissed 11 times. 
  • His average of 26.2 suggests that he struggles to accelerate against left-arm spinners, making Sai Kishore an important matchup for any team facing SKY. 
  • Sai Kishore could be used as a tactical option by GT to curtail the onslaught of the Mumbai Indians star.

3. Hardik Pandya vs Rashid Khan

Criterion
Data
Balls37
Runs27
Dismissals2
Average
13.50
Strike Rate72.97

(Hardik Pandya vs Rashid Khan in IPL)

  • Hardik Pandya’s battle against Rashid Khan has been a challenging one. In six IPL innings against the Afghan leg-spinner, Pandya has managed just 27 runs off 37 balls while being dismissed twice. 
  • His strike rate of 72.97 and an average of 13.50 indicate that Rashid has successfully kept him quiet. Rashid’s variations, especially his googly, have troubled Hardik, preventing him from playing his natural attacking game. 
  • Both will likely come face to face in the middle or death overs. Rashid must control Hardik or else he will guide MI to a par total or a win in the second inning.

4. Rohit Sharma vs Kagiso Rabada

Criterion
Data
Balls27
Runs38
Dismissals2
Average
19.00

(Rohit Sharma vs Kagiso Rabada in IPL)

  • Rohit Sharma, a veteran of the IPL, has had a moderate record against South African pacer Kagiso Rabada. In 7 innings, Rohit has made 38 runs off 27 balls at an average of 19.00 and has been dismissed twice.
  • Although Rabada has not gotten rid of him often, he has been able to prevent Rohit from scoring heavily.
  • With Rabada's insistent pace and capacity to create bounce, he is still a prime danger to Rohit, particularly in the early overs using the new ball.

5. Jos Buttler vs Hardik Pandya

Criterion
Data
Balls33
Runs65
Dismissals2
Average
32.50
Strike Rate196.96

(Jos Buttler vs Hardik Pandya in IPL)

  • Jos Buttler has dominated his encounters against Hardik Pandya in the IPL. In 6 innings, the English opener has smashed 65 runs off just 33 balls at a strike rate of 196.96, while Pandya has dismissed him twice. 
  • With an average of 32.50, Buttler has been effective against Hardik’s medium pace, often taking advantage of his lengths. If Hardik bowls in the powerplay, Buttler can take him to the cleaners and ensure a good start for GT.