In the 5th match of the season, Gujarat Titans faced off against Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The clash was a nail-biter, with GT emerging victorious by a slender margin of 6 runs.
Let check out GT vs MI head to head in the IPL.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium
Around 27 matches played at Narendra Modi Stadium. 13 games have been won by teams defending (bat 1st). While 14 games have been won by teams chasing (bat 2nd).
Toss
Mumbai Indians, winning the toss, decided to bowl first.
“We’ve decided to bowl first, considering the track looks decent and might improve with dew. It’s great to be back, especially in Gujarat where I’ve had significant success and received immense support—very thankful for that. My cricket journey started in Mumbai, so it feels special returning. The team’s been preparing for nearly two weeks, full of eagerness to perform. We’ve had excellent practice matches and sessions, and everyone’s looking sharp. The squad’s balance feels right, with four quicks, three spinners, and seven batters, ensuring we’re well-prepared in all aspects. “
Hardik Pandya Skipper
” I’m truly excited to captain in a stadium filled with so many personal memories. Our fan support over the last few seasons has been a key strength, giving us incredible backing. Arriving a week early, I participated in a practice match and sessions, finding everyone in great form and fitness. Today marks the debut for GT of Umesh bhai, Spencer, and Omarzai, with several newcomers, like Sushant from the U-19s and Sai Sudharsan, expected to debut later this season. Everyone’s showing promising form in our recent sessions.”
Shubman Gill Skipper
GT Team
| Wriddhiman Saha (wk) | Shubman Gill (c) | Sai Sudharsan |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | David Miller | Vijay Shankar |
| Rahul Tewatia | Rashid Khan | Mohit Sharma |
| Umesh Yadav | Sai Kishore | Spencer Johnson |
MI Team
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | Rohit Sharma | Naman Dhir |
| Dewald Brevis | Tilak Varma | Tim David |
| Hardik Pandya (c) | Gerald Coetzee | Shams Mulani |
| Piyush Chawla | Jasprit Bumrah | Luke Wood |
First Innings
GT Batting
GT’s batsmen put up a competitive show, with Sai Sudharsan leading the charge scoring a gritty 45 off 39 balls.
Shubman Gill provided a solid start with a quickfire 31 from 22 deliveries.
Rahul Tewatia chipped in with a crucial 22 off 15 towards the end.
MI Bowling
MI’s bowlers, however, kept the pressure on. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his 4 overs.
Gerald Coetzee supported well with 2 for 27, while Piyush Chawla also claimed a wicket.
Second Innings
MI Batting
Chasing the target, MI’s batsmen showed resilience. Dewald Brevis almost took his team home with a valiant 46 off 38 balls.
Captain Rohit Sharma contributed a brisk 43 from 29 balls, and Tilak Varma added a quick 25 off 19.
GT Bowling
GT’s bowlers had the last laugh, with Spencer Johnson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohit Sharma and Umesh Yadav all taking 2 wickets each, ensuring their team’s triumph.
Man of the Match
Sai Sudharsan’s all-round performance earned him the ‘Man of the Match’ title, as GT celebrated a hard-fought win.
This match was a testament to the competitive spirit of cricket, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the very last over.