A top-two finish is on the line as five-time champions Mumbai Indians square off against 2022 title-winners Gujarat Titans in a high-stakes encounter at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.
Mumbai Indians have stormed back into contention with six consecutive wins, showcasing their versatility with victories both while chasing and defending. Currently sitting third in the table, MI are riding high on momentum and have a genuine shot at breaking their five-year title drought — and potentially securing a coveted top-two spot for the playoffs.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans continue to look every bit the champion side they were in 2022. Led by Shubman Gill, GT are coming off a commanding 38-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad and are peaking at the right time. They’ve already had the measure of MI this season — winning the reverse fixture in Ahmedabad by 36 runs, thanks to strong performances from Sai Sudharsan and Prasidh Krishna.
MI vs GT: Head-to-Head
In their six IPL meetings so far, Gujarat Titans have held the upper hand with four wins, while Mumbai Indians have come out on top twice.
MI vs GT: Pitch and weather conditions
Expect classic Wankhede conditions: batting-friendly with a quick outfield under the lights. Early on, pacers may get some swing thanks to the sea breeze, but as the match progresses, dew could heavily influence proceedings, making bowling tough in the second innings. The captain winning the toss is likely to opt for chasing.
Weather-wise, it’s all clear in Mumbai with temperatures ranging between 27°C and 35°C, ensuring an uninterrupted evening of action.
MI vs GT: Probable playing XIs
Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.
Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
With both teams in red-hot form, Tuesday night promises a blockbuster clash in Mumbai. Will MI continue their dream run at home, or will GT spoil the party again?