Gujarat Titans Vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard

Gujarat Titans had an excellent start to the season but have since fallen on hard times with two lopsided losses in their last league games, leaving them needing a victory at this Friday’s Eliminator in Mullanpur Cricket Stadium to stay alive.

GT’s departure of Jos Buttler for international duty and the injuries to Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Corbin Bosch leave a major gap, but Kusal Mendis’ arrival adds balance, as reflected in the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians match scorecard.

Head-to-Head Record

Ever since Gujarat Titans debuted in the Indian Premier League, their rivalry with Mumbai Indians has been one of the most exciting. Each clash between them has witnessed breathtaking moments and memorable performances – and here we examine their head-to-head record.

Mumbai Indians edged out Royal Challengers Bangalore in an exciting opening match of 2022 between them both.

Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard produced some eye-catching performances, yet MI came out victorious thanks to their experienced campaigners.

In 2023, MI and DCC met once more for another high-scoring match that went down to the wire before MI emerged victorious with two back-to-back fifties from Ishan Kishan in their opening innings and Shubman Gill making another contribution during their second innings batting stint – yet due to some mistakes cost them the match as they succumbed by 37 runs.

At stake in this matchup are revenge for both sides, and it will require top stars like Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Rashid Khan to perform at their best in order for either team to have any chance at victory.

It could also provide an excellent platform for up-and-coming stars like Rashid Khan to demonstrate their talents; perhaps this game might even mark a new chapter in an ever-entertaining rivalry!

Matches Against Each Other

As soon as Mumbai Indians stepped foot into IPL, their rivalry has produced some captivating moments and marquee performances have ensued in IPL matches against Gujarat Titans.

Each encounter offers its own set of adrenaline-pumping drama, action-packed action, and fierce competition!

Gujarat Titans are trying hard to qualify for the play-offs and need to win all their remaining matches to do so.

At present they sit fourth with 14 points, whereas Mumbai Indians sit first with 18 points – so whoever comes out on top this matchup will hold all the cards for two top spots!

The Titans hold an edge in this fixture due to their batting depth; Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, and Rashid Khan can all contribute with bat and ball.

However, their backline must improve to compete against some of the best teams in this league; Tilak Varma dropped Jos Buttler second ball while Suryakumar Yadav’s loss led to middle order struggles that eventually saw another middle order collapse.

Predicted Team Line-Ups

The Gujarat Titans-Mumbai Indians rivalry has long been one of the most captivating in IPL. From its inception, it has produced adrenaline-pumping action and marquee performances – something we will see again on Friday when these sides meet at Maharaja Yadavendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur for an IPL 2025 Eliminator match despite both teams grappling with batting struggles and inconsistency but are both equipped with valuable playoff experience to draw from.

No side has managed to break either side’s unbeaten start so far, both losing their opening games. MI will be hoping Hardik Pandya’s return from suspension can get them on track again while GT are counting on Shubman Gill as their leader for victory.

Motera offers something for both batsmen and bowlers, though its ball won’t grip as strongly as at Chepauk. That could present Vignesh Puthur with an interesting challenge – picking up three CSK wickets on what proved a suitable surface in Chepauk; therefore his performance here will provide insight into his capabilities on more difficult conditions.

As both teams will be missing key players due to international commitments, the battle for survival will be intensely competitive. How GT manage their batting issues and use experienced bowlers effectively will be key, while MI will depend heavily on Rohit Sharma for their safety.

Glenn Phillips’ absence is cause for alarm in GT’s batting line-up, as he has scored heavily in this format. Sherfane Rutherford also failed to score runs during their initial outing against Punjab Kings; although his unbeaten 67 against them was positive. Without Ryan Rickleton and Will Jacks to support Robin Minz may prove more challenging.

Key Players

Recent meetings between these sides have produced some high-scoring action and standout performances, leading them to push hard for qualification into Qualifier 2.

Now with their place at stake in Qualifier 2, both will look to capitalize on past misfires while calling upon their key match-winners for inspiration.

Kagiso Rabada’s return from a one-month drug suspension will be crucial for GT, who hope he’ll add even more bite to an already powerful bowling attack, led by Prasidh Krishna (Purple Cap race leader) and Mohammed Siraj’s exploits in powerplays. For MI, Jonny Bairstow will help strengthen their top order as he makes an anticipated comeback after injury.

MI remain one of the strongest teams in the competition despite missing Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks and Corbin Bosch due to international commitments. Rohit Sharma will lead their batting efforts while Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill provide solid middle order support.

Jasprit Bumrah’s ability in death overs is another huge boon, while Jonny Bairstow should give MI an added edge during knockout rounds.

GT’s Ishan Kishan will look to complete his 4,000-run IPL career milestone against MI, while captain Gill needs 52 runs to reach 2,500-run mark. Trent Boult has taken to his new-ball role since Bumrah returned, so expect him to break down MI’s top order early on in their innings.

Additionally, this matchup marks a homecoming for spinner Karn Sharma who has been an essential player this season for GT.