IPL 2023 match preview: Gujarat Titans v Mumbai Indians

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 IPL

What's the match?

Gujarat Titans take on Mumbai Indians in the 2023 IPL.

When is it taking place?

The match is scheduled to start at 7.30pm local time (3pm BST) on Tuesday, April 25.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Who's got form?

Gujarat Titans have been inconsistent in the 2023 IPL, alternating between winning and losing for their past five matches. Despite this, they are only two points behind table-topping Chennai Super Kings, with four wins and two defeats in six matches.

In their most recent outing, they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven runs, completing an unlikely defence of 135 thanks to solid bowling performances from Noor Ahmad (2 for 18) and Mohit Sharma (2 for 17) among others.

Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, are two points behind the Titans in seventh place. Rohit Sharma's side lost their opening two matches before reigniting their season with a three-match winning streak. However, they came unstuck against Punjab Kings last time out, losing by 13 runs in the face of standout performances from Sam Curran and Arshdeep Singh.

 ^{Cameron Green will be a big wicket for Gujarat Titans [Punit Paranjpe/AFP via Getty Images]}

What's the team news?

Jofra Archer returned for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings, making his first IPL outing since April 2. The bowler had been struggling with a "little niggle". Will they risk him in back-to-back matches or could Riley Meredith return to the XI?

Gujarat Titans have no fresh injury concerns. Shubman Gill has been the player to make way for a bowling impact sub in recent matches, with Jayant Yadav taking his place against the Super Giants. Ahmad, who impressed with the ball against LSG, should retain his spot in the XI.

What's the key matchup?

Cameron Green endured a slow start to IPL life but has scored back-to-back half-centuries heading into this fixture, with knocks of 64 not out (40) and 67 (43) against Sunrisers and Punjab Kings, respectively. The young allrounder is also striking around the 155-mark.

Mumbai Indians have a strong top six, with Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David and Tilak Varma also in the mix.

Gujarat Titans will need Mohammed Shami (10 wickets) and Rashid Khan (12) at their wicket-taking best to keep a lid on the run rate, but Green's wicket could be the most crucial of them all given his hot form.

Head-to-head record 

Matches played: 1

Gujarat Titans wins: 0

Mumbai Indians wins: 1

What's the weather forecast?

Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees Celsius at the start of play.

 ^{Rashid Khan is the leading wicket-taker for Gujarat Titans [Arun Sankar/AFP via Getty Images]}

What are the squads?

Gujarat Titans: Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Kane Williamson (injured, replaced by Dasun Shanaka), Odean Smith, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Josh Little, Mohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal, Cameron Green, Jhye Richardson (injured, replaced by Riley Meredith), Piyush Chawla, Duan Jansen, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Raghav Goyal, Mohit Rathee

What are the possible starting XIs?

Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Abhinav Manohar, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Arjun Tendulkar, Piyush Chawla, Riley Meredith, Jason Behrendorff

What are the odds?

Gujarat Titans are the favourites, with odds of 4/5. Mumbai Indians are available at 11/10.

Prediction?

It's likely to be a close encounter but with their wicket-taking threats, Gujarat Titans may have the edge.

Where can I watch the game?

In the UK, Sky Sports have exclusive rights to this year's tournament, with matches available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.

Fans in India can watch all the action on Star Sports.

Elsewhere in the world, viewers in Australia can watch the IPL on Fox Sports while in New Zealand, Sky Sport will provide coverage.

Willow TV and Flow Sports will broadcast the tournament in the United States and the Caribbean, respectively.

Fans in MENA can catch the action on beIN Sports while in South Africa, SuperSport have the rights.

If you are watching from the Middle East, you'll be able to view the game on Times Internet.

People from Bangladesh can watch the game on Gazi TV.

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