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Gujarat Titans - Source: AFP
On Monday, April 20, Gujarat Titans will lock horns against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The two teams have got off to contrasting start in the season. GT are placed 6th on the table with 6 points in five matches. On the other hand, MI are still searching for its second win of the tournament.
Gujarat Titans are fresh off a win against Kolkata Knight Riders, while Mumbai Indians suffered an embarrassment at home against Punjab Kings.
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Preview
For the Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma is still recovering from his injury and is unlikely to play against the Gujarat Titans. Rest, the fans are eager to see the hard calls from management, which Hardik Pandya promised in the post-match presser after the loss vs PBKS.
For the Gujarat Titans they are yet to provide clarity on Rahul Tewatia’s injury. Notably, the southpaw hurt his hand in the field, but still returned to bat. However, GT’s middle-order continues to be weak, which might force the management to make a few changes there.
Meanwhile, this article will shed light on the Gujarat Titans’ strongest playing XI vs the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 match 30.
Gujarat Titans Likely Playing XI vs Mumbai Indians- Match 30
Openers and Top Order (Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler)
Sai Sudharsan has looked like a pale shadow of his last year’s version, and it is a concerning sign for the Gujarat Titans. The southpaw has scored just 135 runs in five innings, averaging 27.00. Nonetheless, the management will hand him a longer rope for this season.
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Rest, Shubman Gill is in fine form and held the orange cap till the CSK vs SRH match on April 18. The GT captain is now the second leading run-getter in IPL 2026 with 251 runs in four innings. Jos Buttler, on the other hand, has scored 201 runs in five innings, averaging 40.20.
Middle Order and All Rounders (Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Kumar Kushagra, Shahrukh Khan)
Despite the recent wins, the Gujarat Titans have one of the most underperforming middle orders in the tournament. Notably, Washington Sundar has been decent with 111 runs in five innings, averaging 27.75. Interestingly, he has been asked to bowl just four overs in the tournament so far.
Glenn Phillips is out of touch, and it has been several games without a performance. Now, GT have a choice to make whether they want to bring Jason Holder back in the team, so that he can also act as an extra-bowler for the team.
Further, Rahul Tewatia has been a liability as well to the team. Therefore, Kumar Kushagra is expected to replace him in the middle order. Notably, the Jharkhand-based cricketer has played a solitary game this season.
Bowlers (Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj)
Rashid Khan has regained his lost mojo and picked up 6 wickets in five innings. Rest, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, and Mohammed Siraj have taken a combined 18 wickets so far in IPL 2026.
Notably, Prasidh Krishna will come in as an impact sub in the team. Therefore, there will be no change in the bowling department.
Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI vs Mumbai Indians- Match 30, IPL 2026
Sai Sudharsan
Shubman Gill
Jos Buttler
Washington Sundar
Jason Holder
Kumar Kushagra
Shahrukh Khan
Rashid Khan
Ashok Sharma
Kagiso Rabada
Mohammed Siraj
GT vs MI Impact Player Options
GT Impact Players- Prasidh Krishna, Manav Suthar, Kulwant Khejroliya and Anuj Rawat
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