Gujarat Titans will attempt to avenge their opening game loss when they take on Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, after Shubman Gill’s side fell agonisingly short of Punjab Kings’ 244-run target despite heroic performances from Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler.
Hardik Pandya will make his return after serving a suspension and will play an integral role in this clash against his former team, MI. His bat will prove crucial.
In this article, we will discuss the main points of Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard.
Gujarat Titans Playing XI
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | Batter |
| Wriddhiman Saha (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Sai Sudharsan | Batter |
| Kane Williamson | Batter |
| Vijay Shankar | All-rounder |
| David Miller | Batter |
| Shahrukh Khan | Batter |
| Rashid Khan | Spinner |
| Jayant Yadav | Spinner |
| Spencer Johnson | Fast Bowler |
| Mohit Sharma | Fast Bowler |
Mumbai Indians Playing XI
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | Batter |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Tilak Varma | Batter |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batter |
| Tim David | Batter |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | All-rounder |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Nabi | All-rounder |
| Gerald Coetzee | Fast Bowler |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler |
| Piyush Chawla | Spinner |
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
Both teams will come into this match looking to secure victory, setting the stage for an intense contest. Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya will return from his one-match ban, providing much-needed stability and performance enhancement for his side.
Last time around at Narendra Modi Stadium saw an action-packed contest and it is likely to do so once again. With its batting-friendly pitch and reliable bounce, pace bowlers may get some early movement but spinners must use clever strategies in order to contain the batters.
Gujarat Titans will look to recover from a slow start and build on Jos Buttler’s presence at the crease to build strong innings with Jos Buttler at the helm. Unfortunately, their middle order remains underwhelming and needs to do more in terms of run scoring.
Buttler has made the most of this batting paradise and is striking fours off his first few overs, showing great composure under pressure and playing an impressive innings.
Before lunch, the Gujarat Titans look set to post a substantial total. Sai Sudarshan is leading their innings and hopes to score another fifty.
In the 14th over, Buttler mistimed his throw and was caught by Santner at deep mid-on. Santner appealed for leg before wicket but the umpire denied his request.
Mumbai Indians bowl a tight over in the next over, but it’s the last ball of this over that causes chaos for Gujarat Titans batting partner Jos Buttler. A slow back of hand slower bouncer catches Buttler by surprise; it appears ready to duck or sway and even play when it lands right before him, only for him to realize it wasn’t what he expected and go back to his crease without even celebrating!
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans have previously defeated Pune Warriors three times, setting up what should be an intense match-up between two star-studded teams. Here is an overview of their key statistics ahead of their matchup.
Mumbai Indians will look to rebound after an underwhelming opening match against Chennai Super Kings by defeating Gujarat Titans by Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans, while Punjab Kings will seek redemption after suffering their opening loss against Punjab Titans. Both teams face crucial tests when playing each other on Sunday.
Both sides will look to end their longstanding rivalry against each other in this match. Mumbai Indians (MI) will be buoyed by Hardik Pandya, who missed their inaugural match of the season due to a one-match ban; his inclusion will add much-needed balance and harmony within their side.
GT will be without their star player Ishan Kishan who was banned by the BCCI for violating substance abuse policy. Kishan’s absence will place added pressure on other batsmen; however, Jos Buttler and Sai Sudharsan can provide invaluable support.
The pitch has played slower than anticipated, making batting difficult on this surface. A lot will depend on whether or not Mumbai’s bowling unit can pick up wickets regularly – they have so far done an impressive job but must improve their batting effort in order to compete against the Titans.
At this stage, adding Ishant Sharma would be an advantageous decision for the Titans as it will give them six genuine options against Mumbai Indians batting lineup. His bowling has proven effective before against them while Mohammed Siraj seems incapable of picking wickets off this pitch; Glenn Phillips can also provide useful death overs bowling options alongside Kagiso Rabada.
Prediction
Mumbai Indians hope to revive their season against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after suffering a disappointing opening match defeat, both teams losing in Chennai due to spin trapping while Shubman Gill’s Titans fell victim to Punjab Kings’ attacking bowlers at home.
Both teams may make some changes from their initial match, yet we anticipate an entertaining contest between them both. Our prediction: Titans to emerge victorious!
Hardik Pandya’s presence is sure to increase their odds of victory; they must just improve their bowling performances if they want a successful outcome.
It will be intriguing to witness how Mumbai Indians bowlers fare on this pitch, which appears slow for its time of day. Their deliveries must be accurate if they want to prevent Titans from scoring too many runs; Mujeeb Ur Rahman delivered a well-placed ball to Shahrukh Khan only for him not find the gap and be dismissed for one run in 13.6 over; this should encourage Mumbai Indians bowlers to adopt an aggressive approach in early innings play.
Key Match Facts
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI), two of the most successful franchises in Indian Premier League history, will renew their long-running rivalry when they meet up on Sunday in an intriguing match-up that promises plenty of fireworks. As both teams enter this game following losses, this game should provide plenty of entertainment value – here are some key facts and figures regarding this match-up!
The Titans took an approachable approach in their innings as they recognized this pitch was unlikely to facilitate high-scoring drama. Openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan remained steady while Sudharsan surged forward during overs five and six with three fours and one six for 66/0 after the powerplay period had concluded. Buttler joined him midway through and together they put on an impressive 71-run partnership to give GT an excellent platform to work from.
Siraj quickly took control of the match as soon as he delivered one of his three wickets – sending back Ryan Rickelton and Ishant Sharma respectively, before going after Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav in quick succession with Prasidh Krishna’s dismissals. Tilak Varma attempted to rebuild with Suryakumar Yadav before Prasidh Krishna swiftly ended any chances for revival by dismissing both players back-to-back.
GT posted an impressive total of 197 and won their second game of the season with ease. Buttler led their run chase impressively, scoring an unbeaten 109 from only 104 balls with six fours and three sixes to lead them towards victory. He became the highest run scorer since 2021 with this achievement and secured himself top position on the leading run-scorers chart. Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Tewatia, Sherfane Rutherford, Anuj Rawat, Gurnoor Brar, Washington Sundar, Mahipal Lomror, Karim Janat and Shehzad Tiwary also contributed with key runs for GT. This victory extended their winning streak against MI to three, as well as ensured they moved up in points table. Meanwhile, MI suffered their second consecutive defeat and fell back into fifth position – their first defeat at home this season; now only eight points behind Chennai Super Kings on table.
