The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the Gujarat Titans take on the Mumbai Indians in the ninth match of the Indian Premier League’s 18th edition at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has won the toss and opted to bowl first. This marks Pandya’s return to the team after missing the previous match due to a ban.
The Gujarat Titans have also made a change to their playing XI, with Sherfane Rutherford making the cut after appearing as a substitute player in the previous match. The Mumbai Indians’ lineup features Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton as wicketkeeper, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya as captain, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Satyanarayan Raju.
On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans’ squad includes Shubman Gill as captain, Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler as wicketkeeper, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other five times, with the Gujarat Titans holding a 3-2 edge. Notably, the Mumbai Indians have never beaten the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. The Gujarat Titans’ highest score against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL is 233 runs, while the Mumbai Indians’ highest total against Gujarat is 218 runs.
Current Form
Both teams are looking to bounce back from their previous losses. The Mumbai Indians suffered a four-wicket defeat at the hands of the Chennai Super Kings, while the Gujarat Titans fell to the Punjab Kings. The Mumbai Indians currently sit eighth in the points table, with the Gujarat Titans just below them at ninth. A win today would be crucial for both teams as they seek to climb the ranks.