Mumbai Indians will be desperate to arrest their stunning decline as they take on the in-form Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 on Monday. The two teams come into this match with contrasting momentum – Gujarat bounced back from two early losses to record three wins, while Mumbai are on a four-game losing streak after an opening win.The struggle in Mumbai is very common. Their batting lacked consistency, with Suryakumar Yadav showing only fleeting form and Tilak Varma struggling. Skipper Hardik Pandya also failed to make a significant impact, further exposing the fragile middle order. Their inability to dominate the power play with bat and ball compounded the problem.The bowling team was also mediocre. Jasprit Bumrah has been frugal but still has no wickets, while support from the likes of Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar has been spotty. Mumbai are also awaiting Rohit Sharma’s fitness after his recent hamstring injury.In contrast, Gujarat Titans have found a way to win, largely thanks to their top players Shubman Gill, Sai Sudarsan and Jos Buttler. Despite their inconsistent midfield order and bowling performance, the Titans will take confidence from their recent performances as they aim to extend their winning streak.
GT vs MI: head-to-head
- Number of appearances: 8 games
- GT wins: 5
- MI wins: 3
GT vs. MI Today’s IPL Match: Promotional Report
The pitches in Ahmedabad usually favor the team that bats first. Of the last 7 matches – IPL 2024, IPL 2025 and T20 World Cup – 4 have been won by the team that set the target, 2 of them were draws and 1 was a draw. The run rate in the first innings (9.62) was also higher than the run rate in the second innings (9.14), highlighting the advantage. However, things could change on Monday, with extreme heat – with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celsius – increasing the likelihood of dew later in the evening, which may prompt the skippers to reconsider and opt to bowl first.
GT vs MI IPL matches: Ahmedabad weather updates
Ahmedabad is expected to be sunny and very warm, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of around 41°C. The sky cleared in the evening and the temperature dropped to around 26°C overnight.At the time of casting, the weather was still hot and sunny, with temperatures hovering around 39°C. There will be no rain during the game, ensuring uninterrupted play. Weather conditions will gradually ease as the race progresses, with temperatures dropping to around 34°C by the end of the race, with clear skies persisting throughout.
GT vs MI: Predicted line-up
Gujarat Titans (Starting Lineup): Shubman Gill (captain), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, M Shah Rukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj.Influencer: Prasidh KrishnaMumbai Indians (Starting Lineup): Quinton de Kock (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur, Deepak ChaharInfluencer: Jasprit Bumrah
GT vs MI: Live details
The GT vs MI match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm IST. The match will be telecast on Star Sports Network and the live broadcast will be on JioHotstar.
GT vs MI: Full line-up
Titans of Gujarat: Shubman Gill (c), Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagla, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Sutar, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Gunur Bula, Arshad Khan, Mohammad Siraj Ji, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravi Srinivasan Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudarsan, M Shah Rukh Khan, Jayant Yadav, Kulwant Hejrolia.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, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohd. Izar, Raghu Sharma.
