IPL 2025 GT vs MI, Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report : What will the conditions be like in Ahmedabad today?
Both teams are coming off opening-game defeats and will be eager to get their first points on the board. With both sides boasting power-packed batting lineups, the surface at Ahmedabad is expected to play a significant role in shaping the contest. While Mumbai Indians will rely on their experienced top order, including Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, Gujarat Titans will look to captain Shubman Gill and the in-form Jos Buttler to fire.
Meanwhile, the bowlers from both teams will need to adjust their strategies based on the pitch behavior, making the toss and game-time conditions even more crucial.
GT vs MI, IPL 2025: Narendra Modi Stadium pitch conditions
Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its batting-friendly nature, and early indications suggest that the pitch will be no different for this encounter. The surface has consistently produced high-scoring games, with a combined total of 475 runs being scored in the last IPL match played here. The pitch has true bounce, which makes stroke-making easier for batters, and the relatively short boundaries (64m and 66m on the sides) further aid run-scoring.
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While the surface has a thin layer of grass, it is unlikely to significantly assist fast bowlers early on. However, spinners may find some grip as the match progresses, especially in the second innings. Historically, a score of 200 has been breached in 10 out of the last 17 matches at this venue, making it a high-scoring ground.
Additionally, with dew expected to settle in during the second innings, chasing will likely be the preferred strategy. Teams winning the