MI vs GT Timeline: Head-to-Head Record & Results

There’s something about the Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans rivalry that keeps pulling fans back — since GT entered the IPL in 2022, the two teams have produced nail-biters, record scores, and playoff drama, including a rain-affected no-ball thriller in 2025. Here’s the full timeline, head-to-head record, and what their recent results mean for the future.

Matches Played: 9 ·
GT Wins: 5 ·
MI Wins: 4 ·
Last Meeting: MI won by 7 wickets (IPL 2026) ·
Largest Victory (MI): 99 runs (2025 league match) ·
Largest Victory (GT): By 6 wickets (2022)

Six numbers, one pattern: a rivalry that started with GT dominating early has turned into a seesaw battle where margins are razor-thin.

Who Wins, GT or MI?

Overall Head-to-Head Record

• Gujarat Titans lead the head-to-head 5-4 after nine IPL meetings (myKhel). GT won four of the first six encounters; MI have taken three of the last four.
• In Ahmedabad, GT hold a 2-1 advantage (Gujarat Titans official preview).

Recent Matches (2025-2026)

• 2025 league: GT beat MI in a rain-affected no-ball thriller (Sky Sports).
• 2025 Eliminator: MI defeated GT by 20 runs to knock GT out (Gujarat Titans official preview).
• 2026 opener: MI won by 7 wickets in Ahmedabad with Bumrah back in the lineup (Times of India).

The implication: MI’s recent wins have tightened the rivalry, making each future meeting more unpredictable.

Who Has the Most IPL Wins?

Teams with Most IPL Titles

• Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings share the record with five IPL titles each (Wikipedia).
• MI won titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
• Gujarat Titans won the title in their debut season (2022) and lost the final in 2023 (Wikipedia).

MI’s Championship Wins

• Five titles: 2013 (defeat CSK), 2015 (defeat CSK), 2017 (defeat RPS), 2019 (defeat CSK), 2020 (defeat DC) (Wikipedia).

The pattern: MI’s title dominance remains unmatched, but the five-year drought adds pressure to regain the crown.

Is MI Out of IPL 2026?

MI’s Performance in IPL 2026

• Mumbai Indians are actively competing in IPL 2026 and are not eliminated. They opened the season with a win over Gujarat Titans (Times of India).
• Roster includes Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Rohit Sharma (Sky Sports).

What this means: MI’s strong start gives them early momentum, but the long season will test their depth.

Playoff Contention

• The IPL 2026 season is in its early stages; no team has been eliminated.

Is Bumrah Back in MI?

Bumrah’s Return from Injury

• Jasprit Bumrah is available for MI’s opening game of 2026 after recovering from a back injury (Times of India).

Impact on MI’s Bowling

• His return strengthens MI’s pace attack, which had struggled in his absence (Sky Sports).

The catch: Bumrah’s fitness will be crucial — his presence could be the difference between another early exit and a deep playoff run.

Has MI Ever Lost a Final?

List of IPL Finals MI Played

• MI have played 6 IPL finals, winning 5 and losing 1 (Wikipedia).
• The only loss was in 2010 against CSK.
• MI’s last final appearance was in 2020 (won).

The implication: MI’s near-perfect finals record contrasts with their recent inability to reach the final, underscoring a gap between legacy and current form.

MI vs GT: Head-to-Head Comparison

Nine matches, a split nearly even — but the margins tell the real story.

What this means: GT’s explosive batting can produce huge totals, but their inconsistency when chasing makes them vulnerable.

Timeline of MI vs GT Rivalry

• 2022 – GT enters IPL. First meeting: GT win by 6 wickets. GT win both league matches (Gujarat Titans official preview).
• 2023 – GT beat MI in both league matches; GT reach final, MI miss playoffs (Gujarat Titans official preview).
• 2024 – Teams split 1-1 in league stage. No playoff meeting (NDTV Sports).
• 2025 (League) – GT win dramatic match on May 7 via rain, no-ball, run-out fumble (Sky Sports).
• 2025 (Eliminator) – MI beat GT by 20 runs to knock GT out; MI advance (Gujarat Titans official preview).
• 2026 (Opener) – MI beat GT by 7 wickets in Ahmedabad; Bumrah returns (Times of India).

The pattern: MI’s momentum shift is real — the next encounter will test whether GT can reverse the trend.

Clarity Check

Confirmed Facts

• MI have 5 IPL titles (Wikipedia)
• Bumrah is back for IPL 2026 (Times of India)
• MI beat GT in 2025 Eliminator and 2026 opener (Gujarat Titans official preview / Times of India)
• Rashid Khan has 21 wickets vs MI (myKhel)

What’s Unclear

• Full schedule for remaining 2026 MI vs GT matches
• Whether Bumrah will play all matches
• Long-term impact of Rohit Sharma’s form
• Exact head-to-head record is disputed across sources (myKhel reports 5-4, other sources report different totals)

The catch: While many details are confirmed, the exact number of meetings and wins remains unsettled among official records.

Quotes from the Rivalry

“Rain, no-ball and a run-out fumble as Titans clinch win in dramatic final over.”

Sky Sports commentator on the May 2025 league match

“Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 99 runs – their biggest victory in the rivalry.”

Times of India match report on Match 30 of 2025

“Hardik silences Ahmedabad as MI beat GT by 7 wickets in IPL 2026.”

YouTube description on the 2026 opener

For a fan base that has watched GT crush MI five times out of nine, the script is flipping. MI’s wins in the 2025 Eliminator and 2026 opener suggest they have finally cracked GT’s code — at Ahmedabad, no less. If the trend holds, the next showdown will tell us whether this is a genuine power shift or just a blip. For MI supporters, the clear message: the rivalry is alive and heading in the right direction.

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