GT vs MI Fantasy-11: Shubman Gill as Captain and Jos Buttler as Vice-Captain

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The 9th match of IPL 2025 will see Gujarat Titans (GT) facing Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are aiming for their first win of the season after facing defeats in their opening matches.

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Wicketkeepers

Jos Buttler: In IPL 2025, Buttler has scored 54 runs in one match at a strike rate of 163.64. Last year, he played 11 matches, scoring 359 runs at a strike rate of 140.78, including two centuries.
Ryan Rickelton: In IPL 2025, he has batted at a strike rate of 185.71. He also had an impressive South Africa Cricket League season, scoring 336 runs at a strike rate of 178.72 in 8 matches.

Batters

Rohit Sharma: In IPL 2025, he was dismissed for a duck in his first match. However, in IPL 2024, he scored 417 runs at a strike rate of 150.00, including a century and a half-century.
Suryakumar Yadav: He has scored 29 runs at a strike rate of 111.54 in IPL 2025. In 2024, he played 11 matches, scoring 345 runs at a strike rate of 167.48, including a century and three half centuries.
Shubman Gill (Captain): Gill has been exceptional, scoring 33 runs at a strike rate of 235.71 in IPL 2025. In IPL 2024, he played 12 matches and scored 426 runs at a strike rate of 147.40, including two half-centuries and a century.
Sai Sudharsan: He scored 74 runs at a strike rate of 180.49 in his first IPL 2025 match. In 2024, he scored 527 runs at a strike rate of 141.29, including two half-centuries and a century.
Tilak Varma: He has 31 runs at a strike rate of 124.00 in IPL 2025. Last season, he scored 416 runs at a strike rate of 149.64 with three half-centuries.

All-rounders

Hardik Pandya: He took 11 wickets and scored 216 runs at a strike rate of 143.05 in IPL 2024.
Will Jacks: In IPL 2025, Jacks has scored 11 runs at a strike rate of 157.14. Last season, he played 8 matches, scoring 230 runs at a strike rate of 175.57 and taking two wickets.

Bowlers

Deepak Chahar: He has taken one wicket in IPL 2025 with an economy of 9.00. Last season, he picked up 5 wickets in 8 matches with an economy of 8.60.
Rashid Khan: He has taken one wicket in IPL 2025 with an economy of 12.00. Last season, he played 12 matches, taking 10 wickets at an economy of 8.40.

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches: 5
Gujarat Titans Win: 3
Mumbai Indians Win: 2

Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly conditions, with an average first-innings score close to 200. The pitch offers bounce for the pacers early on, while spinners become effective in the later stages. Historically, teams batting second have had an advantage, making the toss crucial.

Recent Match Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium

The highest total at this venue in IPL 2025 was set by Punjab Kings (243/5) against Gujarat Titans.
Gujarat Titans have won 9 out of 17 matches played at this venue.
Mumbai Indians have played three matches against GT at this venue and lost all three.

Key Players at Narendra Modi Stadium

Top Scorer: Shubman Gill (986 runs)
Highest Individual Score: Shubman Gill (129 vs MI, 2023)
Best Bowling Figures: Mohit Sharma (5/10 vs MI, 2023)
Most Wickets at Venue: Mohit Sharma (29 wickets)

For more details, visit the official sites: BCCI | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Titans.

Conclusion

With both teams searching for their first win in IPL 2025, GT vs MI is set to be a high-voltage clash. Gujarat Titans have a better record at Narendra Modi Stadium, while Mumbai Indians will look to change their fortunes. The presence of power hitters like Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, along with strong all-rounders and effective bowlers, promises an exciting match. Fantasy players should carefully select their Dream 11 possible playing 11, keeping in mind pitch conditions and player form.

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