🏏 IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya Returns to Face GT in Emotional Ahmedabad Showdown 🔥


All eyes will be on Ahmedabad as Hardik Pandya returns to the Narendra Modi Stadium — but this time as Mumbai Indians' captain 😮. Against the franchise he led to the 2022 title and two consecutive finals, this clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) could get personal 💥


⚔️ Big Talking Points

  • 🔁 Hardik Pandya’s MI return after missing Game 1 due to a suspension

  • 🏠 Faces former team GT at their home ground where he was once a fan-favorite

  • 🔥 Rashid Khan looks to bounce back after a poor outing vs PBKS

  • 💪 Both teams are looking for their first points in IPL 2025


🟢 Gujarat Titans - Probable XI

  1. Shubman Gill (C)

  2. Sai Sudharsan

  3. Jos Buttler (wk)

  4. Sherfane Rutherford

  5. Shahrukh Khan

  6. Rahul Tewatia

  7. Rashid Khan

  8. Arshad Khan

  9. R Sai Kishore

  10. Kagiso Rabada

  11. Mohammed Siraj

➡️ GT’s key decision: Can Washington Sundar find a place in the XI?


🔵 Mumbai Indians - Probable XI

  1. Rohit Sharma

  2. Ryan Rickelton (wk)

  3. Will Jacks

  4. Suryakumar Yadav

  5. Tilak Varma

  6. Hardik Pandya (C)

  7. Naman Dhir

  8. Mitchell Santner

  9. Deepak Chahar

  10. Trent Boult

  11. Satyanarayana Raju / Vignesh Puthur (Impact Sub)

➡️ Expect Pandya to slot in for Robin Minz in MI’s XI.


🔍 In the Spotlight

  • 💣 Shubman Gill – Blasted 33 off 14 in last match; watch for aggressive starts

  • 💥 Suryakumar Yadav – Needs to bounce back after low scores in recent T20s

  • 🎯 Rashid Khan – Can he shake off poor economy rates from the past 2 seasons?


🏟️ Pitch & Weather Report

  • ☀️ Hot day, cooler evening (~26°C)

  • 💧 Dew expected, favoring teams chasing

  • ⚾ Flat surface = Big runs! Expect scores above 200 again


📊 Key Stats to Know

  • 🕳️ Rohit Sharma has 18 IPL ducks – 2nd most in IPL history

  • 🔥 RCB’s Siraj has never dismissed Rohit in T20s

  • 🧮 Rashid Khan’s IPL career economy is bettered only by Narine

  • ⚔️ GT almost chased 244 in their opener, showing firepower with the bat


🔮 Prediction

With both teams packed with power-hitters and all-rounders, another run-fest in Ahmedabad seems likely. If dew sets in, chasing could become easier — toss will be crucial! Can Hardik silence the Ahmedabad crowd and bring MI their first win? Or will Gill & Rashid hold their fortress?

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