Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma finally made his first appearance of IPL 2025, coming in as an Impact Player for Gujarat Titans (GT) during their clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Introduced in the second innings, Ishant opened the bowling alongside Mohammed Siraj as MI began their chase of 197 runs.
As of 3.2 overs, MI were 32/1, with Rohit Sharma dismissed early for 8 (4) by Siraj. Ishant has bowled 0.2 overs so far, conceding just 2 runs, maintaining a tight line with the ball swinging under lights.
Ishant Sharma vs MI – IPL (Neutral Venues):
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Innings: 13
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Balls: 283
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Runs conceded: 436
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Wickets: 14
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Bowling Average: 31.14
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Strike Rate: 20.21
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2-Wicket Hauls: 5
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Maiden Overs: 1
While Ishant’s numbers may not scream dominance, his consistent knack for breaking crucial partnerships—particularly against big-hitting sides like MI—makes him a strategic inclusion. His experience becomes invaluable in pressure situations, and at a venue like Ahmedabad that offers occasional seam movement under lights, he could prove to be a key weapon for GT.
Ishant at Narendra Modi Stadium – IPL Insight:
Though Ishant hasn’t featured frequently at this venue, the conditions suit his strength of extracting early swing and using seam variations effectively. With MI chasing a steep target of 197 and already a wicket down, Ishant’s spell could shape the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.
