MI vs GT: Hardik Pandya Admits Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans Gave Him a Taste of His Own Medicine

In a much-anticipated MI vs GT clash in IPL 2025, Hardik Pandya’s return to Ahmedabad didn’t go as planned. Mumbai Indians (MI), led by the former Gujarat Titans (GT) captain, suffered a crushing 36-run defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 29. Pandya, who shone with the ball for MI, admitted post-match that Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans beat them using the same tactical approach he once used during his stint with GT.

MI vs GT: Gujarat Titans Maintain Home Dominance

This MI vs GT encounter saw GT continue their home dominance over Mumbai. Batting first, GT posted a commanding total of 196/8, riding on a solid team performance. Despite Pandya’s economical spell of 2/29 — which included the crucial wickets of Shubman Gill and Shahrukh Khan — MI struggled to gain control. Suryakumar Yadav’s 48 off 28 balls and Tilak Varma’s 39 off 36 gave MI a glimmer of hope, but they ultimately fell short, managing only 160/6.

“They Did the Same to Me”: Hardik Reflects on MI vs GT Defeat

Reflecting on the MI vs GT defeat, Hardik Pandya candidly admitted that GT turned the tables on him with a taste of his own medicine. The MI skipper, who used Ahmedabad’s variable bounce to his advantage, saw GT bowlers mirror his tactics to dismantle Mumbai’s batting.

“I was just thinking I bowled way too many balls, they saw it was gripping and those were the toughest balls to score off. When you have this much variable bounce, it becomes difficult as a batter. They did the same to me (what I did as a bowler),” Pandya said in the post-match presentation.

MI vs GT: Pandya Slams Fielding and Batting Effort

The MI vs GT loss also exposed Mumbai’s lack of professionalism on the field. Pandya didn’t mince words, criticizing the sloppy fielding that leaked an extra 20-25 runs — a significant margin in a T20 game.

“There were errors, we were not quite professional in the field – that cost us maybe 20-25 runs. They did the right stuff in the powerplay, played percentage cricket without high-risk shots, and that put us on the back foot,” Pandya added.

Key Performers in MI vs GT Showdown

Prasidh Krishna starred for GT with the ball, claiming two crucial wickets, including Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, at pivotal moments. Mohammed Siraj, another key addition to GT’s lineup, supported well with figures of 2/34.

This MI vs GT game was especially critical for both teams — GT bouncing back from their loss against Punjab Kings and MI still hunting for their first win this season.

What’s Next After MI vs GT?

Following the MI vs GT showdown, Gujarat Titans will now take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 2 in another blockbuster clash. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians face a stiff test at home as they go up against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 31, desperate to break their losing streak.

The MI vs GT match not only added to Mumbai’s woes in IPL 2025 but also highlighted how Shubman Gill’s Gujarat side has evolved tactically. For Hardik Pandya, the loss was more than just a defeat — it was a mirror to his own past strategies, now turned against him.