The MI vs GT rivalry is one of the newest – and yet spicy – in the IPL. GT came into the league in 2022, sparking firecrackers between themselves and Mumbai from the start in contests of tight finishes to rain dramas to outstanding individual performances. Below I have constructed a year-by-year timeline (2022 – 2025), a break down of the head-to-head, the players who matter, and the stats to peer into recent match data.
Head to Head Summary
As of the end of Eliminator May 30, 2025, the two sides have played each other eight times in IPL. Head to head: Gujarat Titans hold lead over Mumbai Indians by 5-3. The advantage here has largely been due to strong performances at Ahmedabad and several close finishes in 2025.
Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans Timeline 2022 to 2025
2022 – The opening contest (Mumbai seize early advantage)
- Match: 51st Match, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai – 6 May 2022.
MI run down GT, win by 5 runs: Tim David’s late charge lifts Mumbai. That first encounter was an indication. GT were competitive right from the start, but MI had the experience factor.
2023 – A three-match tug-of-war
- Apr 25, 2023 (Ahmedabad): GT.inG posted an easy win (by 55 runs) with the power at home.
- May 12, 2023 (Wankhede): MI hit back with a win (by 27 runs).
- May 26, 2023 (Ahmedabad): GT took charge with an emphatic 62-run victory.
Throughout 2023, a pattern developed: GT were particularly lethal at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and Mumbai could come back at home – leading to an actual rivalry.
2024 – GT tighten dominance
- Mar 24, 2024 (Ahmedabad): GT defeat MI by 6 runs, Sai Sudharsan excels in that game. The game reiterated GT’s dominance in Ahmedabad and MI not getting it entirely right away from Wankhede.
2025 – High drama and rain-free finishes, plus knockout sparks
- 6 May 2025 (Wankhede): A Rain and Late Night thriller – GT def MI by 3 wickets (DLS) IN a close finish; Shubman Gill was the Player of the Match. This was a scrappy (DLS target, rain interruptions) game and a microcosm of the 2025 games.
- Mar 29 & other 2025 league clashes: GT also notched comfortable wins (like a 36-run victory in Ahmedabad during the 2025 league stage).
- 30 May 2025 (Eliminator, New Chandigarh): Mumbai Indians turned it on in the knockouts – MI defeated GT by 20 runs, Rohit Sharma (big innings) and Jonny Bairstow made important contributions during a big chase for GT to come up short. The Eliminator outcome kept MI afloat but did not nullify GT’s superior overall record in the two years of CPL.
Why GT have Advantage (quick analysis)
Home advantage in Ahmedabad: GT have turned quite a few games at the Narendra Modi Stadium into wins – big boundaries and scoreboard pressure have been the contributing factors.
Impact batting depth (Gill + Buttler + Sudharsan): Shubman Gill was as consistent as Sai Sudharsan during some season of the competition and that had enabled GT to set or hunt down big scores.
Bowling punch at crucial stages: GT’s seamers and wrist/spin lending vital balance through crunch overs; MI’s attack has been suspect at times, attacking with fire early on but soiling their pants between wickets. Match-to-match details differ, but the 2025 season was once again a reminder there was talent on both teams capable of turning their match.
Key Performances and Headline Matches (Selected Moments)
- 6 May 2022 (Brabourne): Tim David’s late flourish handed MI a five-run win. (MI early advantage.)
- 24 Mar 2024 (Ahmedabad): GT win by 6 despite Bumrah’s fiery bowling; Sai Sudharsan hit for GT to grind out a narrow victory.
- 6 May 2025 (Wankhede, DLS): Shubman Gill’s 43 in rain-reduced chase- GT won with last over finish under DLS. Dramatic, tense and rain-marred.
- 30 May 2025 (Eliminator, Mullanpur): Rohit Sharma (major), Jonny Bairstow (47) and disciplined bowling helped MI defeat RR by 20-run in the knockout. That was a high-stakes counterpunch by Mumbai.
Key Players
For Gujarat Titans
- Shubman Gill (captain / top-order anchor): Mr Dependable when chasing and setting pace; rain-affected 2025 Wankhede fixture’s Player of the Match.
- Jos Buttler: He is an explosive top-order burst (best used in neutral/flat conditions) if and when available.
- Sai Sudharsan: Became a GT hitter that could do damages with quick hit comes; his impact was tall both in 2024 and 2025.
- Rashid Khan / Prasidh Krishna / Gerald Coetzee: GT’s bowling unit that has delivered important overs. Prasidh was a Purple Cap contender in 2025 and Coetzee made match-winning interventions also.
For Mumbai Indians
- Rohit Sharma: The captain and big-innings player - particularly at money time of the Eliminator (May 30, 2025).
- Jasprit Bumrah: MI’s powerplay and death over strike bowler – always a big match player when fit. Bumrah was taking wickets in several MI vs GT matches.
- Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (when available): Middle-order hitters who change the momentum; Hardik’s experience (and sometimes bowling) has had a presence.
- Jonny Bairstow/Will Jacks (overseas opening batting options): Short and explosive cameos which have quite changed the run-rate equation in many 2025 games.
Both Teams’ Home Grounds
- Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium (Ahmedabad)
- Wankhede Cricket Stadium (Mumbai)
MI vs GT Head to Head 2022 to 2025
- Total IPL meetings (2022–2025): 8
- GT wins: 5
- MI wins: 3
- Most Recent Match (30 May 2025): MI won the Eliminator by 20 runs (MI 228/5 vs GT 208/6).
Final Thoughts
MI vs GT: It’s a growing rivalry: GT have the better over-all head to head so far by virtue of their strong performances at home and match-winning contributions by Gill, Buttler and Sudharsan while Mumbai have pulled one back via Rohit, Bumrah and a clutch middle. From 2022’s inaugural slugfest to a 2025 knockout exchange, anticipate more nail biters – and more narratives – every time these two meet.
