GT Vs MI Toss Update: Rohit Sharma Ruled Out, Two Debutants For Mumbai As Gill Elects To Bowl

GT set to bowl vs MI [Source: Screengrab/JioHotstar]

The stage is set for a riveting IPL 2026 contest as the Gujarat Titans will take on the struggling Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Over the years, the two sides have had fierce battles, with the Titans having a head-to-head edge and a psychological advantage as well.

Last season, GT defeated MI in the first two matches, but the five-time IPL champions dented GT’s title aspirations with a thumping win in the Eliminator. The two sides are also at the opposite end of the points tally this season, with MI placed last, with just a solitary win.

Rohit Sharma’s injury has not helped their cause, and Jasprit Bumrah’s wicketless streak remains their biggest concern. GT, on the other hand, has won three out of the five IPL matches played, and has started to find the rhythm in the tournament.

Two heavyweights will battle against each other tonight, and ahead of the match, we take a look at who won the toss today in GT Vs MI IPL 2026 game.

GT Vs MI IPL 2026 Toss Update

Gujarat Titans won the coin flip and captain Shubman Gill had no hesitation in electing to bowl first. Chasing under lights at the Narendra Modi Stadium becomes easier, and GT are backing their batters to achieve the target set.

GT have gone in with an unchanged playing XI from their last IPL clash. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya also wanted to bowl first as well. Couple of debutants for Mumbai Indians, with Krish Bhagat, and Danish Malewar making their IPL debuts. Moreover, Rohit Sharma continues to be on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue.

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GT Vs MI playing XIs

Gujarat Titans Playing XI: B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna

Mumbai Indians Playing XI: Danish Malewar, Quinton de Kock (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

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GT Vs MI: What the captains had to say

Shubman Gill: "We are going to bowl first. Looks like a decent wicket. There was a bit of dew in the last game. Always good to have a target on the board and chase it down.

(On the form of the bowling unit) The way we have neem bowling up front has been a huge plus. In the middle overs Rashid (Khan) has been really good. Hopefully, we continue to do the good work.

(On his own batting form) Always good to have some runs under the belt. If you start well, there is every chance of having a good season.

Hardik Pandya: "We would have fielded as well.

[on the mindset] Last game was tough for us as a group. We had to regroup and speak about what kind of a game we want to play and what MI stands for.

[on them bouncing back] We want to start our winning form and make sure we play good brand of cricket and tick all the boxes. There will be tough times but stand with each other and play good cricket.

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