In a decisive match, the Mumbai Indians (MI) triumphed over the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 99 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, marking a much-needed return to form. The exclusion of Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur allowed MI to introduce Ashwani Kumar and Krish Bhagat into the lineup, with Ashwani shining as the top wicket-taker, claiming 4 wickets for just 24 runs in Ahmedabad. Jasprit Bumrah also made an impact by taking a wicket with his very first delivery. Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth humorously suggested that MI should keep Chahar and Thakur benched, praising the disciplined bowling performance that resembled Test match standards. Despite the victory, MI remains in the bottom half of the points table, currently occupying 7th place with only 2 wins from 6 matches, indicating that further improvements are necessary for a playoff spot.