The IPL 2023 season has been a delight for cricket fans all around the world, with the high-scoring matches that have taken place at Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful teams in the IPL, will be taking on the Gujarat Titans in the upcoming match, which is expected to be another high-scoring affair. In this blog, we will take a look at the head-to-head between the two teams, their probable playing 11, and the weather forecast for the match.
Head to Head:
Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans have only played two games against each other in the IPL. Mumbai won the first game in 2022 by five runs in Brabourne, while Gujarat won the second game by 55 runs in Ahmedabad in 2023. The current head-to-head record is 1-1, but the two teams have never played against each other at Wankhede before.
Probable 11:
Mumbai Indians: The team is expected to have Rohit Sharma as the captain, Ishan Kishan as the wicket-keeper, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Tilak Varma, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, and Jason Behrendorff in the playing 11. Tilak Varma, one of the team’s mainstays, could come into the XI for the upcoming match.
Gujarat Titans: The team is expected to have Wriddhiman Saha as the wicket-keeper, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya as the captain, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, and Mohammed Shami in the playing 11. The visitors are unlikely to make any changes to their winning combination but might consider including Kuldip Yadav in place of Piyush Chawla.
Weather Forecast:
The weather in Mumbai is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures around 33-34 degrees Celsius during the match time. However, there is no chance of rain, and a full 40-over game is expected.
Conclusion:
Both Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are teams with some of the best hitters in the tournament, and with the pitch at Wankhede being a paradise for batsmen, another high-scoring game is expected. However, controlling the run rate and taking wickets at crucial intervals will be crucial for both teams. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see the battle between Rohit Sharma and Rashid Khan, two of the most talented players in the tournament. Mumbai Indians will be looking for a win to boost their chances of making it to the playoffs, while Gujarat Titans will be keen to extend their lead at the top of the table. With the weather expected to be sunny, fans can expect an exciting and full 40-over game.
