🔮 Match Preview18 April 2026

GT vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Tips & Match Preview — IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Dream11 team for IPL 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Captain picks, must-have players, pitch report and fantasy strategy.

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🏆 Match Result22 Apr, 12:03 am IST
🔵 MI won by 5 wickets
GT
GT: 76/9
🔵 MI
MI: 192/5
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TOP BAT
Tilak Varma — 101(45)
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TOP BOWL
Ashwani Kumar — 4/24
MAN OF MATCH
Tilak Varma

MI posted 192/5 and then bowled out GT to win. MI won by 5 wickets. Tilak Varma was the standout batter, scoring 101 off 45 balls. Ashwani Kumar led the bowling attack with 4/24. Tilak Varma was named Player of the Match.

GT
Gujarat Titans
VS
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MI
Mumbai Indians
📅 Date
April 20, 2026
🕖 Time
7:30 PM
📍 Venue
Narendra Modi Stadium
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Pitch Report

The world's largest cricket stadium. A flat, fast outfield rewards big hitters. Both spinners and pacers can succeed here.

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Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team — last-minute changes happen.

Team Assessment

GT
DWWDD

Gujarat Titans have been inconsistent in recent outings — their top performers will be crucial.

🔵MI
LDLDD

Mumbai Indians are looking to bounce back — key players need to fire for a win.

Key Players to Watch

Shubman Gill·GTBAT

Shubman Gill has been one of GT's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 467 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Jos Buttler·GTWK

Jos Buttler has been one of GT's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 449 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Prasidh Krishna·GTBOWL

Prasidh Krishna has been one of GT's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 331 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Sai Sudharsan·GTBAT

Sai Sudharsan has been one of GT's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 256 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Ryan Rickelton·MIWK

Ryan Rickelton has been one of MI's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 252 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Rohit Sharma·MIBAT

Rohit Sharma has been one of MI's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 234 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Quinton de Kock·MIWK

Quinton de Kock has been one of MI's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 208 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Shardul Thakur·MIAR

Shardul Thakur has been one of MI's most valuable fantasy assets this season with 208 points. A consistent performer to watch.

Fantasy Cricket Picks

C CAPTAINShubman Gill

Shubman Gill is the highest-scoring player for GT this season (467 pts) — a reliable 2× multiplier choice.

VC VICE-CAPTAINRyan Rickelton

Ryan Rickelton provides excellent 1.5× value — a consistent performer who can change the game with bat or ball for MI.

Must Picks

Shubman Gill
GT

Top-scoring GT player this season (467 pts). High floor in every game.

Jos Buttler
GT

Top-scoring GT player this season (449 pts). High floor in every game.

Ryan Rickelton
MI

Premier MI performer with 252 season points. Essential pick.

Rohit Sharma
MI

Premier MI performer with 234 season points. Essential pick.

Differential Picks (Grand League)

💡Sai Sudharsan
GT

Low ownership expected but strong GT prospect.

💡Shardul Thakur
MI

Underrated pick — could be decisive on this pitch.

Players to Avoid

Washington Sundar

Ownership may be high relative to upside — better options available.

Suggested Fantasy XI

1Shubman GillC
2Jos Buttler
3Prasidh Krishna
4Sai Sudharsan
5Rashid Khan
6Kagiso Rabada
7Ryan RickeltonVC
8Rohit Sharma
9Quinton de Kock
10Shardul Thakur
11Naman Dhir

Match Prediction

Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are evenly matched with limited head-to-head history. This promises to be a close contest — back the team with better recent form.

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Overall Fantasy Strategy

Split your captain choice between the top-rated players from both teams and ensure you have at least 2 all-rounders for maximum flexibility across batting and bowling points.

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