The ongoing Indian Premier League is all set for a blockbuster showdown on Tuesday as Mumbai Indians face off against Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium. With both teams locked at 14 points apiece, the stakes couldn’t be higher, as a victory in this match will send the winner soaring to the top of the table.
Mumbai Indians come into this clash riding a wave of momentum, having strung together six consecutive wins. Their recent performances have been a showcase of collective brilliance, with both bat and ball contributing equally. Having started their campaign on a poor note, they have staged a stunning recovery, winning all of their past six games in a row. The all-round strength of the team has been their biggest asset, and they’ll be eager to maintain that winning rhythm.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have had a more turbulent run, managing just two wins in their last five outings. Despite the inconsistency, they’ve the firepower to bounce back. Meanwhile, they will look to regroup and address the shortcomings, with the table-topping opportunity on the line.
Head to head
Matches - 6
MI won -2
GT won - 4
Mumbai Indians probable XII: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma.
Gujarat Titans probable XII: B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, R Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada