Forget the standard rivalry rundown. Having tracked every GT vs MI showdown, what I really want to know is the invisible war of styles at play. On face value, it is MI wickets championship DNA (five titles underpin this facet) vs GTs real team performance (lesser glitz than built on team grit). Their contests have served a packaged surprise ever since the franchise joined the league in 2022. Even as MI are the establishment, GT’s Narendra Modi Stadium is where both their best season schematics and MI’s most brutal defeats have been produced. These nail-biting clashes between two sides that you have to believe are highly competitive are really pressure cooker meetings that always yield an entertaining match atmosphere.
Such unique history gives every new IPL clash a new context. The teams traded being the better team, and beyond star power, the fans have something to sink their teeth into with these stories. Which is why for some watching these iconic encounters feel like a thrill, almost like before an exciting anticipation. This is the glamour and the angst of this particular rivalry you never know whether you will get a barnburner or an unexpected, overwhelming performance.
GT vs MI Head to Head Record
The, more or less, story of the war is as riveting as the hype, as these teams have met 8 times in the IPL, and that number of competitive history is enough to sustain the narrative beyond narrative. Over the years of tracking this, the balance is interesting: GT-5 MI-3 And that two-win margin in favour of Gujarat is big, for it comprises playoff wins: the kind that tips the mental balance in perpetuity, regardless of how much history Mumbai packs in its suitcase.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 8 |
| GT Won | 5 |
| MI Won | 3 |
| Tied / No Result | 0 |
| GT Highest Score | 233/3 (2023) |
| MI Highest Score | 228/5 (2025) |
MI vs GT Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
The evolution of this battle can be seen by examining their match outcomes, from the closest of high-stakes encounters in 2025 to their historic first duel in 2022.
| Season | Venue | Winner | Margin | Man of the Match |
| 2025 | Mullanpur | MI | 20 Runs | Rohit Sharma (81) |
| 2025 | Mumbai | GT | 3 Wickets | Rashid Khan (3/22) |
| 2025 | Ahmedabad | GT | 36 Runs | Shubman Gill (88) |
| 2024 | Ahmedabad | GT | 6 Runs | Sai Sudharsan (45) |
| 2023 | Ahmedabad | GT | 62 Runs | Shubman Gill (129) |
| 2023 | Mumbai | MI | 27 Runs | Suryakumar Yadav (103*) |
| 2023 | Ahmedabad | GT | 55 Runs | Abhinav Manohar (42) |
| 2022 | Mumbai | MI | 5 Runs | Tim David (44*) |
MI vs GT Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
Here is an overview of the top team performances in MI vs. GT encounters:
Mumbai Indians (MI) Overall Records vs GT
The most memorable team performances in this rivalry paint a picture of contrasting triumphs.
| Category | Record Details |
| Highest Team Total | 228/5 (IPL 2025) |
| Lowest Team Total | 152 (IPL 2023) |
| Most Runs | Suryakumar Yadav (316 runs) |
| Highest Individual Score | Suryakumar Yadav (103*) |
| Most Wickets | Akash Madhwal (6 wickets) |
Gujarat Titans (GT) Overall Records vs MI
The numbers show GT has generally had the upper hand when playing specifically against MI.
| Category | Record Details |
| Highest Team Total | 233/3 (IPL 2023) |
| Lowest Team Total | 147 (IPL 2025) |
| Most Runs | Shubman Gill (356 runs) |
| Highest Individual Score | Shubman Gill (129) |
| Most Wickets | Rashid Khan (11 wickets) |
GT vs MI Head-to-Head at Home Ground
1) GT Record at Home Ground Against MI
At their home grounds, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans have a more specific story to tell than the general head-to-head stats. GT has been dominant at home, winning all four previous games played against MI at this venue. GT’s meandering strategy of bowling to the big lines of the ground has paid off continuously.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 4 |
| GT Won | 4 |
| MI Won | 0 |
2) MI Record at Home Ground Against GT
Not so in the neighbouring Wankhede, where even if the scoreboard has tilted in favour of the Mumbai Indians historically, the narrative is but a step ahead. At this home ground, the teams have met 3 times so far, where MI have won 2 games. GT has managed to win one match there, indicating their strength even in the unfriendly atmosphere of Wankhede.
| Category | Statistics |
| Total Matches Played | 3 |
| MI Won | 2 |
| GT Won | 1 |
Player Contributions in MI vs GT Fixtures
1. Shubman Gill (GT)
In any discussion on GT vs MI, Shubman Gill became a headline name. Not only he is not scoring runs instead he is scoring match winning runs. His 129 in the 2023 Qualifier 2 took no prisoners, and features as one of the greatest playoff performances of all-time.
2. Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
If Gill is the answer for GT, SKY is the question that does not stop for their bowlers. In 2023, his innovative 103* at the Wankhede showed he’s next to unplayable once he gets going, taking GT’s world class (well, sort of) attack apart with a ruthless efficiency.
3. Rashid Khan (GT)
You can never downplay the effect of a cunning spinner. Rashid has been GT’s trump card, regularly breaking through MI’s middle-order and chipping in with a few explosive cameo with the bat as well.
4. Rohit Sharma (MI)
The veteran has always led the way with his class in this rivalry, most notably in the 2025 Eliminator. The rare successes for MI against the Titans has been thanks to him anchoring the innings while also keeping up a healthy strike rate.
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Conclusion
Of all the IPL clashes I have seen over the years, what GT vs MI exudes is a feel of a “clash of eras”. Sure the numbers show GT owning the all time record in wins, but any fan knows this rivalry lives mostly on MI’s spin through the incredible championships they have won. Fast forward to 2026 and we are a few weeks into the season and the excitement is setting in who will win this next chapter of these exciting matchups?
FAQs
How many times MI have won against GT?
Head to Head 3rd Win for MI against GT in IPL
Who is better, GT or MI?
Statistically, it is GT who have been more formidable in head-to-head meetings with 5 wins to MI’s 3. But MI has the chirp of the past with 5 IPL trophies.
Which is the Max individual scores in GT vs MI?
The most by any batsman this season is 129 runs which Shubman Gill scored during 2023 season.
