IPL 2023 MATCH PREVIEW: GT vs MI

Both teams have encountered each other twice, winning one game each. With 16 points, Gujarat Titans are currently leading the charts and a victory in this match would ensure their position in the playoffs. Conversely, Mumbai Indians have 12 points and a win in this game would enhance their prospects of qualifying. During their previous encounter, Gujarat Titans recorded a resounding victory, winning by a margin of 55 runs. Playing away, Gujarat Titans have emerged victorious in all six matches of this season, posing a formidable challenge for Rohit Sharma and his team to break this winning streak.

Head to Head

MI - 1, GT - 1

At Wankhede

MI - L W L W W (Last 5 matches)
GT - W W W L (Last 4 matches)

At present, Mumbai Indians occupy the fourth spot on the points table, and a victory in today's match would significantly boost their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. In the previous encounter, they chased down a daunting target of 200 runs in a mere 16.3 overs, thanks to Suryakumar Yadav's exceptional performance with the bat. Apart from skipper Rohit Sharma, the MI top-order has been in stellar form, with Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green, Nehal Wadhera, Tilak Varma, and Tim David all contributing runs. Although their bowling unit has not been consistent, Piyush Chawla has been the leading wicket-taker with 17 dismissals, and Jason Behrendorff put up a commendable performance in the previous game, taking three wickets. Additionally, Akash Madhwal has delivered excellent performances in the final over of innings in the last two games.

Probable XI : Rohit, Ishan, Green, Surya, Tilak/Wadhera, Tim David, Karthikeya, Chawla, Akash, Behrendorff, Jordan

Gujarat Titans have been in exceptional form this season, winning eight out of their eleven matches and currently occupying the top position on the points table. A triumph in this game would secure their position in the playoffs. In their most recent match against the Lucknow Super Giants, Gujarat Titans registered their highest score in IPL history, with both Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha scoring 142 runs for the opening partnership. Throughout the season, Gujarat Titans' top order and bowling lineup have been in impressive form. Shubman Gill has been among the top three in the orange cap list for batting, while Shami and Rashid have secured the top two spots in the purple cap list for bowling. Moreover, Mohit Sharma turned back the years and took four wickets in the last game, demonstrating excellent performance in death overs and holding the best economy rate among Indian pacers. With today's match taking place at Wankhede, we can anticipate a high-scoring encounter from both teams.

Probable XI : Saha, Gill, Hardik, V Shankar, Miller, Tewatia, Rashid, Shami, Noor Ahmed, Mohit, Alzarri

Match Ups

Rohit v Shami - 57 runs, 2 outs (112 SR)
Ishan v Shami - 42 runs, 0 out (100 SR)
Surya v Shami - 21 runs, 1 out (150 SR)
David v Shami - 26 runs, 0 out (217 SR)
Rohit v Rashid - 43 runs, 3 outs (148 SR)
Ishan v Rashid - 75 runs, 1 out (123 SR)
David v Rashid - 54 runs, 0 outs (146 SR)
Surya v Rashid - 50 runs, 0 out (135 SR)
Rohit v Alzarri - 56 runs, 1 out (233 SR)
Surya v Alzarri - 52 runs, 1 out (236 SR)
Rohit v Mohit - 64 runs, 1 out (126 SR)
Surya v Mohit - 20 runs, 1 out (100 SR)

Saha v Chawla - 100 runs, 3 outs (164 SR)
Hardik v Chawla - 46 runs, 2 out (209 SR)
Miller v Chawla - 36 runs, 2 out (90 SR)
V Shankar v Chawla - 18 runs, 1 out (129 SR)
Hardik v Jordan - 106 runs, 3 outs (196 SR)
Miller v Jordan - 92 runs, 3 outs (174 SR)

Form Update ( last 5 innings )

During MI vs GT matches

Most runs

108 - Shubman Gill
65 - David Miller
59 - Wriddhiman Saha
58 - Ishan Kishan

Most 6s

5 - David Miller
4 - Tim David
3 - Cameron green
3 - Nehal Wadhera
3 - Rahul Tewatia
3 - Shubman Gill
3 - Abhinav Manohar

Highest Score

56 - Shubman Gill
55 - Wriddhiman Saha
52 - Shubman Gill
46 - David Miller
45 - Ishan Kishan

Most Wickets

4 - Rashid Khan
3 - Noor Ahmed

Best Bowling fig

3/37 - Noor Ahmed
2/24 - Rashid Khan
2/24 - Piyush Chawla
2/24 - Murugan Ashwin

Key players

Shubman Gill : Currently he is the leading run scorer for Titans. In Last Match he won Man of the match award for his unbeaten 94*, In last 2 Innings against Mumbai, He scored half century on both occasion

Rashid Khan: He is 2nd leading wicket taker in this IPL. Picked 19 wickets in 11 games at an average of 18.74. Also, he has dismissed Rohit twice in last 6 balls of IPL

Suryakumar Yadav : The No.1 T20I batter, He has been in full form and Hero of the last match. He has scored 310 runs at the SR of 200.00 in last 6 matches with 51.67 average

Nehal Wadhera : Another Mumbai Indians product and having a great debut season for Mumbai. In Last 3 Innings he has scored 156 runs with the SR of 147.17

Tim David: He has a tremendous record at Wankhede (99 balls, 221 runs, 55.2 Average, 223.20 SR, 21 Sixes)

Fantasy XI