MI Vs GT Preview: Mumbai's home dominance faces test of all-round Titans

MI Vs GT Preview: Gujarat comfortably defeated MI by 55 runs in their meet-up earlier this season.

The 57th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 is set to be take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where Mumbai Indians will face off against Gujarat Titans.

After winning their last match against RCB, MI have secured 6 wins out of 11 matches played so far. They won their previous game by 6 wickets, and with an upcoming match against GT, they will aim to win and edge closer to qualifying for the playoffs.

After winning their previous game against LSG by 56 runs, GT have now secured 8 victories out of 11 matches played so far. In their upcoming match against MI, whom they have already defeated earlier this season, GT will be even more determined to secure another win and become the first team to qualify for the playoffs in this season.

GT comfortably defeated MI by 55 runs earlier this season, thanks to a strong batting display by Shubman Gill, Abhinav Manohar, and David Miller, and an excellent bowling performance by Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. MI struggled with regular wicket losses and only Nehal Wadhera and Piyush Chawla provided some fight.

MI Vs GT: Pitch Report

The Wankhede Stadium pitch is famous for producing high-scoring games and providing some assistance to spin bowlers. It is well-known for creating matches where both teams can amass runs, leading to a preference for chasing on this pitch.

MI Vs GT: Team News

Having won their last match, MI are likely to field the same playing XI against GT in the next game.

After winning their previous match, GT are also expected to stick to the same playing XI for their upcoming game against MI.

MI Vs GT: Head To Head

Matches – 2

Mumbai Indians – 1

Gujarat Titans – 1

MI Vs GT: Players to watch

Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav has been in sensational form in the last four matches, most recently scoring 83 runs off just 35 balls in the match against RCB, helping his team successfully chase a target of 200. As MI prepares for their upcoming game against GT, SKY will undoubtedly be eager to contribute once again and help his team achieve victory.

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill

With a total of 469 runs in 11 matches, including an impressive unbeaten 94 in the previous game against LSG, Shubman Gill has been in great form this season. As GT gears up for their upcoming match against MI, Gill will undoubtedly look to continue his good run and provide his team with a strong start.

MI Vs GT: Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Predicted Playing XI:

Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Jason Behrendorff

Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XI:

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

MI Vs GT: Match Facts

MI and GT have played against each other twice, with each team winning one match.

Vijay Shankar needs 64 more runs to reach 1000 runs in IPL.

GT emerged victorious the last time these two sides met.

MI Vs GT: Live Broadcasting

IND: Star Sports Network (TV) | JioCinema (Live Streaming)

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports