Gujarat Titans will face Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the 2023 Indian Premier League on Friday evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The winner advances to the final against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, while the losing team is eliminated from the competition.
Gujarat Titans were never able to fully dominate Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1, and the game got away from them in the second innings. If they are to win, they must perform at their peak throughout the game.
On Wednesday, the Mumbai Indians managed to post a competitive score before putting on a brilliant display with the ball and in the field. They are full of confidence and will remain so even when facing the 2022 Champions.
The Qualifier 2 between Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians will take place on May 26th, 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Match Details to Note
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 2, Indian Premier League 2023
Date: May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
Gujarat Titans (Match Odds – 1.90):
Preview:
Hardik Pandya will need to be at his best when Gujarat Titans face MI at home in a rematch of the IPL final. Even after the halfway point, GT were the favorites against CSK in the previous game.
In this crucial game, Pandya will need to deliver with the bat. The captain made an excellent decision by batting at number three. But unless he takes the attack to the bowlers, he isn’t doing his job.
Vijay Shankar and Sai Sudharshan are better options for that number for the Gujarat Titans. Shubman Gill’s back-to-back hundreds meant there weren’t many balls for the lower middle order to face.
Even though GT won consecutive matches, Miller and Pandya did not get enough match time. That may have disrupted their rhythm, making it difficult to strike against CSK; they must quickly recover.
Hardik and Miller are key players in a run-chase, and GT have added Dasun Shanaka, a big-hitting all-rounder from Sri Lanka, to the batting order, adding even more depth. Mohammad Shami has a great feel for the new ball and can make early breaks against an out-of-form opening pair.
In this bowling attack, Noor Ahmed and Rashid Khan are also important wicket-takers. Hardik Pandya has a fantastic overall setup and will be confident in front of his home crowd.
Full Squad:
Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Sai Sudharsan, Wriddhiman Saha, Matthew Wade, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, R. Sai Kishore, Noor Ahmad, Kane Williamson, Odean Smith, KS Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Urvil Patel, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma
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Players to watch out for:
Shubman Gill
The 23-year-old right-handed opener top scored for Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, the fourth time in the last five games that he has done so.
Rashid Khan
The Afghanistan leg-spinner has been a consistent wicket-taker throughout the tournament and thrives on the big stage. In the IPL 2023, he has only gone wicketless twice.
Mohammed Shami
The pace bowler dismissed Devon Conway and Ravindra Jadeja in Qualifier 1 and is the tournament’s leading wicket taker.
Possible Playing XI:
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami
Mumbai Indians (Match Odds – 1.90):
Preview:
The Mumbai Indians and knockout games have something in common. They always manage to gain the upper hand and keep their cool long enough to cross the finish line.
Rohit Sharma has a wealth of experience and can motivate even the most inexperienced players to perform admirably under pressure. In his seventh IPL match, an Eliminator, Akash Madhwal chose a fifer that completely destroyed LSG.
MI will be more confident now that their bowlers are improving as the season winds down. While Piyush Chawla may have hit a slump, Jason Behrendorff has done well to recover.
In terms of wickets and economy, the left-arm pacer has been consistent recently. Jordan would still be a concern for MI given his economy, but Rohit has Cameron Green as an option, though he may not give him the full quota.
With the bowling issue resolved, MI appear to be in good shape and poised to win another IPL trophy. Suryakumar Yadav and Cameron Green are in excellent form in the middle order and have frequently led MI’s comeback.
MI may be concerned about Rohit’s lack of form, but given the depth of this lineup, which includes Tilak Verma and Nehal Wadhera in the lower order, we believe MI will be a force to be reckoned with.
Full Squad:
Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Ramandeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kartikeya, Hrithik Shokeen, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal, Cameron Green, Piyush Chawla, Duan Jansen, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Raghav Goyal
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Players to watch out for:
Suryakumar Yadav
We saw 20 balls of ‘SKY’ on Wednesday, which included two fours and two sixes. He is still the big wicket that the opposition always wants to take.
Cameron Green
After four consecutive not-out innings, the Australian all-rounder was dismissed against the Lucknow Super Giants, but not before setting the highest score for the team.
Akash Madhwhal
The 29-year-old right-arm pace bowler bowled an incredible spell on Wednesday, giving him nine wickets in his last two games.
Possible Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Tilak Varma, Chris Jordan, Hrithik Shokeen, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Batsmen Worth Watching
Gujarat Titans batsmen to watch are Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and David Miller. In his T20 career, Miller has four hundreds and 44 half-centuries. Pandya has nearly 4300 T20 runs to his name and is always looking to take the attack to the opposition when he is at the crease.
Batting options for the Mumbai Indians include Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Cameron Green. Green has hit 141 runs in his last two innings of competition. Kishan has scored over 4200 T20 runs in his career, with a highest score of 113 not out.
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Bowlers Worth Watching
Gujarat Titans batsmen to watch are Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, and David Miller. In his T20 career, Miller has four hundreds and 44 half-centuries. Pandya has nearly 4300 T20 runs to his name and is always looking to take the attack to the opposition when he is at the crease.
Batting options for the Mumbai Indians include Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Cameron Green. Green has hit 141 runs in his last two innings of competition. Kishan has scored over 4200 T20 runs in his career, with a highest score of 113 not out.
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Head to Head
Although the score is 1-1 in the two group stage matches earlier this season, Mumbai Indians lead the head-to-head against Gujarat Titans 2-1.
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Head to Head Stats in IPL
| Matches Played | GT Won | MI Won | Tie | NR | |
| Overall | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Toss Prediction
Ahmedabad appears to have taken a U-turn. Teams batting second won the first three matches on a great batting pitch, but teams batting first won the last four. And in three of these four games, the winning margin was more than 30 runs. Batting first is always a good idea in high-pressure situations like knockout matches, and given both teams’ recent results, they’re likely to prefer it.
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Pitch Report
Batting first scores at the Motera remain high, but chasing has become more difficult in recent matches. The boundaries aren’t as short as at Wankhede, and clearing the ropes will require some good hitting. In a knockout game, a score of 190 or higher should be a match-winning total.
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The pitch is conducive to batting and has hosted numerous high-scoring games in this year’s IPL. Pacers have enjoyed bowling here and have had more success. Ahmedabad will have a sunny day with a high temperature of 41 degrees Celsius.
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Prediction
Gujarat Titans have a superior bowling attack, while MI have a powerful batting attack. The GT batting lineup is loaded with talent as well, but MI has been outstanding in recent games and has momentum on their side. Given the results of the previous matches on this ground, the toss will be crucial. Both teams’ pacers are in good form, and it will be a close contest.
There is no clear favorite between the two teams, but given the home advantage and a stronger bowling attack, Hardik Pandya’s GT will have a slight advantage in this match. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!
Gujarat Titans is the favourite to beat Mumbai Indians at the odds of 1.90.
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Shubman Gill is eight runs away from matching Faf du Plessis’ tally as the tournament’s highest run scorer, and he is our pick to be Gujarat Titans’ highest run scorer against Mumbai Indians.
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