IPL 2026, MI vs GT Today Match: Mumbai Indians will be without England all-rounder Will Jacks for match 30 of Indian Premier League 2026 against Gujarat Titans on Monday, April 20, 2026, as the franchise continues to wait for his arrival in India.
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Jacks, who was signed for INR 5.25 crore in the 2025 auction, has not yet joined the squad after requesting extended personal leave. Despite earlier expectations of his return, there is still no confirmed date for his arrival, effectively ruling him out of the contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Head coach Mahela Jayawardene reiterated in the pre-match press conference that Jacks is expected to link up with the team soon, but did not provide a specific timeline.
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The franchise is hopeful that Jacks will join the squad in time for their next fixture against Chennai Super Kings later this week, but for now, he remains unavailable for selection.
Jacks is coming off an impressive T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, where he scored 226 runs at an average of 56.50 and a strike rate of 176.56, along with nine wickets. He was also named in the ICC Team of the Tournament. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball was expected to add crucial balance to the MI lineup.
Mumbai Indians, currently at the bottom of the points table with just one win in five matches, are already under pressure to turn their season around. Their struggles have been most evident with the ball, where even premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah is yet to pick up a wicket this season.
The five-time champions also face an uphill task against a confident Gujarat Titans side, who are on a three-match winning streak. Adding to MI’s concerns is their record at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where they are yet to register a win.
