Mumbai Indians are under pressure as they prepare to face Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, on Monday. With only one victory from five matches, they sit at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table and must avoid another defeat, especially against a team they have yet to beat at this venue. Mumbai's bowling has been inconsistent, with new-ball bowlers Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult struggling to make early breakthroughs. Jasprit Bumrah's form has also dipped, leaving the team without its usual control. Shardul Thakur leads the wicket tally with six dismissals, but his economy rate of 13.57 reflects the runs conceded. While Quinton de Kock's century against Punjab Kings was a standout moment, the batting lineup has failed to maintain momentum in crucial moments. In contrast, Gujarat Titans have a formidable bowling unit, led by Mohammad Siraj and Kagiso Rabada. Captain Shubman Gill's team has relied heavily on him and others in the middle order, raising concerns about their performance. The match is significant for Hardik Pandya, who returns to the venue where he led Gujarat to their first IPL title in 2022.