IPL 2023: Qualifier 2: GT vs MI, Match Prediction and more details

Gujarat Titans suffered a defeat against the Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians emerged victorious on Wednesday against the Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator. The defending champions will go head to head against the Rohit Sharma-led side to book a place in the finals against four-time champion CSK in the IPL Finals. Here is all you need to know before the GT vs MI clash.

Gujarat Titans come into this game on the back of a defeat against the MS Dhoni-led side. GT failed to chase down CSK’s 172 as they could not get momentum against the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Maheesh Theekshana. The Hardik Pandya-led side would not be too disheartened by the loss against Chennai in Chennai. GT returns to their home ground in Ahmedabad for the Qualifier 2.

Mumbai Indians on the other hand are on a great run, they have won 4 of their last 5 games. In their last clash against the Gujarat Titans, they defeated them in Mumbai thanks to a hundred by Surya Kumar Yadav. MI would be happy with their team’s performance in the Eliminator against the Lucknow Super Giants. They might just go with the same squad against the Gujarat Titans. 

GT vs MI Match Details:

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Qualifier 2, IPL 2023

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Date & Time: 

Friday, May 26, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast & Streaming Details: 

Star Sports Network and JioCinema

GT vs MI Pitch Report:

The Narendra Modi Stadium’s playing surface typically favours the batsmen. In the middle overs, spinners can be useful, and anything over 180 runs will be an excellent total. Given that dew can have a significant impact on the final third of the game, the team winning the toss should choose to bowl first.

GT vs MI Probable Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans (GT):

Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Hrithik Shokeen, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal

GT vs MI Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Shubman Gill:

Shubman Gill, a young opener, is playing fantastically this season. The 23-year-old is presently in second place in the IPL Orange Cap race after scoring 722 runs in his first 15 outings. He has scored many runs in Ahmedabad, thus there is an expectation that he would perform well once more.

Probable Best Bowler

Mohammed Shami:

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is now playing some outstanding cricket. The 32-year-old is presently in the lead in the IPL Purple Cap race after taking 26 wickets in his first 15 games.

GT vs MI Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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