The much-awaited match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans is finally here! Both teams are filled with top players who are capable of changing the game in their favor. As the match will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, let’s take a look at the pitch report and weather forecast.
The pitch report suggests that chasing could be the way to go as all three games at the venue have been won by the chasing side. The lowest total in six innings at the stadium this season has been 177, so we can expect another high-scoring game. The temperature is expected to be around 37 degrees Celsius, with no rain expected. However, dew could play a significant role in the match.
Now, let’s have a look at the probable XI for both teams.
Gujarat Titans might go with Wriddhiman Saha (w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Alzarri Joseph, Mohit Sharma. Rashid Khan has a favorable match-up against Rohit Sharma and is expected to bowl up top.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, could play with Arjun Tendulkar, Ishan Kishan (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Tilak Varma, Arjun Tendulkar, Hrithik Shokeen, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff.
Piyush Chawla, who impressed in the last game too, has gotten David Miller out twice. More importantly, Miller scores his runs against Chawla at a strike-rate of only 89, so expect the leg-spinner to have a go at the left-hander.
With two in-form teams and packed with power players, this game is expected to be a cracker in front of 100,000 people at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Both Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have players who can turn the game in their favor. Gujarat Titans have Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, and Mohammed Shami, while Mumbai Indians have Ishan Kishan (w), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma (c), who are all match-winners in their own right.
The Narendra Modi Stadium is known for its flat batting surface, so both teams will be looking to score big runs. The team that bowls well and restricts the opposition to a low score will have a significant advantage.
It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this match. Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their winning streak after their recent victories over Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back after their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders in their last match.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two top teams of the IPL 2023. Fans of both teams will be eagerly waiting to see how the match unfolds, and it will be interesting to see which team emerges victorious at the end of the game.
