Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday in Match 30 of IPL 2026, and the contest already has all the ingredients of a high-voltage clash. GT are currently sixth on the points table with six points from five matches, having won three and lost two, while MI have struggled badly this season with just one win in five games.

The pressure is firmly on the five-time champions as they look to arrest a worrying slide. Ahead of the big game in Gujarat, former GT captain Hardik Pandya, who now leads MI, shared a warm moment with his ex-teammate Rashid Khan and congratulated the Afghan spinner on becoming a father.

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Their reunion added a personal touch to an otherwise intense buildup. Pandya enjoyed a successful first stint at MI before scripting a dream run with GT, guiding them to the title in their debut IPL season.

Congratulations on the 𝐁𝐀𝐀𝐏 news, Rashid bhai! 🥰 pic.twitter.com/gXimnUIHoS

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 19, 2026

Rashid Khan, meanwhile, has remained one of the most influential figures in GT’s rise and shares a strong bond with the all-rounder.

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MI opened their campaign with a win over Kolkata Knight Riders, but since then, they have suffered four straight defeats against Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings. GT, on the other hand, began with back-to-back losses to PBKS and RR before bouncing back impressively with victories over DC, LSG and KKR, giving them real momentum heading into this crucial fixture.