GT vs MI: Mumbai Indians are all set to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 on 26th May at the Narendra Modi Stadium at 7.30 pm. Mumbai Indians who initially lost fixtures during the league stage have bounced back at a later stage & managed to enter the Playoff stage. They defeated LSG in the eliminator clash on the back of a brilliant bowling attack. They would aim to maintain the same momentum in Qualifier 2 while table-toppers Gujarat Titans have lost Qualifier 1 against CSK due to poor performance by their middle order. They would aim to put their every effort to emerge victorious in Qualifier 2 by defeating MI.
Gujarat Titans Preview
Hardik Pandya & CO will try to outclass MI in the final of IPL 2023. Hardik Pandya will need to deliver with both bat & ball if winning against mighty Mumbai Indians are on their cards. Shubman Gill at the top order has managed to register consecutive tons. he would be their biggest bet heading into this crucial fixture.
In the lower order, Miller & Tewatia would aim to score crucial runs. Dasun Shanaka’s presence would add more depth to Gujarat’s batting order. All the batters would aim to deliver in unison if posting a mammoth total is their agenda.
In the bowling attack, Mohammed Shami is their biggest bet & would aim to hand GT early breakthroughs. Noor Ahmed & Rashid Khan are also the key wicket-takers in their lineup. They will have to wrap up Mumbai’s innings early in order to have an upper hand over them.
Mumbai Indians Preview
Mumbai Indians are marching into this epic clash on the back of a gleaming win over Lucknow Giants in the eliminator clash. Rohit Sharma has bounced back to form & it’s a major positive for the competent Mumbai Indians. In their previous clash, Rohit & Ishan posted 30 run-stand for the opening wicket to provide Mumbai with a stable start. Later Suryakumar & Cameron stitched a rewarding 66-run stand to guide Mumbai to a decent total. They would aim to display the same kind of show with the willow in today’s swashbuckling fixture.
In the bowling department, Piyush Chawla continues to be their biggest bet. He will get valuable support from Jason Behrendorff who is trying to scalp crucial wickets for his team. Jordan needs to find his mojo back as his poor economy rate is a concern for all. They would aim to click in unison against mighty Gujarat Titans in the crucial Qualifier 2 & grab a spot in the IPL 2023 Final.
GT vs MI: Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans
Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami
