Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) Mumbai Indians will be desperate to halt their alarming slump when they face in-form Gujarat Titans on Monday in an IPL 2026 clash. The two sides head into the match with contrasting dynamics – Gujarat have bounced back from two early losses to win three on the trot, while Mumbai have slipped to four straight defeats after a winning start.Fighting in Bombay was widespread. Their batting lacked consistency, with Suryakumar Yadav showing only flashes of form and Tilak Varma enduring a lean run. Captain Hardik Pandya also failed to make a significant impact, further exposing a fragile middle order. Their inability to control the power play – both with the bat and the ball – compounded the problem.The bowling unit was equally stunning. Jasprit Bumrah was economical but remained wicketless while support from the likes of Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar was inconsistent. Mumbai are also awaiting clarity on Rohit Sharma’s fitness following his recent hamstring injury.Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, found ways to win, largely thanks to their top order that featured Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler. Although their middle order and bowling have shown inconsistency, the Titans will take confidence from their recent performances as they look to extend their winning streak.
GT vs MI: Head-to-Head
- Matches played: 8
- GT won: 5
- MI won: 3
GT vs MI Today IPL Match: Pitch Report
The ground in Ahmedabad generally favors teams batting first. In the last seven matches here – across IPL 2024, IPL 2025 and the T20 World Cup – four have been won by the side that set the target, with two wins and one draw. The first innings run rate (9.62) was also higher than the second innings (9.14), underscoring the advantage. But conditions could change on Monday, with extreme heat – temperatures reaching 40C and above – increasing the chance of dew later in the evening, which could tempt skippers to reconsider and decide to swim first.
GT vs MI IPL Match: Ahmedabad Weather Update
Misty sunshine and very warm conditions are expected in Ahmedabad, with temperatures peaking around 41°C during the day. The evening will bring clarity, overnight the mercury will drop to around 26 °C.It will still be hot and sunny at the time of the transfer, with temperatures hovering close to 39°C. It does not rain during match hours, ensuring uninterrupted play. Conditions will gradually ease as the game progresses, with temperatures dropping to around 34C towards the end, with clear skies throughout.
GT vs MI: Predicted Playing XI
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill (captain), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (week), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, M Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.Crash Submarine: Prasidh KrishnaMumbai Indians (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock (week), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur, Deepak ChaharCrash Submarine: Jasprit Bumrah
GT vs MI: Live Streaming Details
The GT vs MI match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and the match is scheduled to start at 19:30 IST. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
GT vs MI: Complete squads
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Gurnoor Brar, Arshad Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ra Sharrinma Sashi, Ashant, Ashant Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Jayant Yadav, Kulwant Khejroliya.Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Ashdul Mitchell Naman D, Thadul Mitchell Naman D, Thadul Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohd. Izhar, Raghu Sharma.
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