MI vs GT LIVE: Just under 30 mins for toss!

It’s a bit humid out here! Some clouds as well since the stadium is close to Arabian Sea. There might be some thunderstorms and a bit of rain today and tomorrow in Mumbai. We are only minutes away from the toss.

MI vs GT LIVE: Rabada’s return likely!

Kagiso Rabada is available for selection. Bought for Rs 10.75 crore, the South African pacer has played just two games so far. He returns to the fray after completing a one-month drug suspension. His additions adds firepower to GT as they look to secure their place in the playoffs.

MI vs GT LIVE: Rain threat looming!

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and several nearby districts, forecasting moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds for the next few days. We have already had two washouts this season, including one on Monday between SRH and DC.

MI vs GT LIVE: Rohit Sharma’s renaissance

Mumbai Indians appear to be clicking at the right time, and a big reason for that is the return to form of their iconic No. 45. Rohit has smashed three half-centuries in his last 4 matches, and has now formed a great opening pair with Ryan Rickelton.

MI vs GT LIVE: What is the H2H?

Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have met 6 times previously in IPL history, with GT winning on 4 occasions and MI twice. The two teams have already met earlier this season. On that instance, GT won by 36 runs with Sai Sudharsan cracking a half-century.

MI vs GT LIVE: Threat of rain

There is a decent threat of rain at Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium in the lead-up to the match. As per Accuweather, there is a nearly 50 per cent chance of rain afer 6 PM. Remember, last night’s match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals was also washed out.

MI vs GT LIVE: Two settled cores

Both sides are in-form, and have formed a settled core this season. For Gujarat Titans, their top 3 have been incredible, comprising Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler. MI, on the other hand, have arguably the strongest Indian core with the likes of Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah.

MI vs GT LIVE: Winner seals qualification?

16 points is normally a safe total for playoffs, and the winner of today’s match will become the second team this season to hit that points tally. As a result, a win could help either of these sides put one step in the playoffs.

MI vs GT LIVE: Rohit on cusp of history!

Rohit Sharma is 4 sixes away from 250 sixes for MI in IPL. He is also 3 sixes away from becoming the first Indian to hit 300 sixes in the tournament. Chris Gayle leads the overall charts with 357 sixes.

MI vs GT LIVE: Hello!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Western Derby! It’s 3rd vs 4th as Mumbai Indians take on Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede. These are two of the best-looking sides of this season and remain favourites to qualify for the playoffs.