IPL 2023, Qualifier 2: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
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Gujarats bowling has clicked as a unit, with Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma being the new ball and death specialist, respectively. In Noor Ahmad and Rashid - they have an attacking spin duo, which has troubled most batting line-ups.
On the other hand, the team with a magnificent track record this season especially during the second half, Mumbai Indians are the side to beat. A resurgence that saw them breaking into the top four despite losing four matches early on, the MI side has come good since then.
Though captain Rohit Sharmas form and fitness remain a worry for the team, exceptional talents in Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green and Suryakumar Yadav have bailed them out on most occasions. Not to forget Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera - the two lefties who left a mark with their performances this season.
With Tim David coming in as a finisher, Mumbais batting has proved to be threatening for every opposition. While their bowling appeared slightly weak in IPL 2023, given injuries to several first-team players, the backups have provided much-needed stability, with Akash Madhwal being the latest emerging stars.
In Piyush Chawla, they have their highest wicket-taker this season, while the overseas pair of Chris Jordan and Jason Behrendorff is crucial throughout.
Result Prediction
Given both teams are tougher to beat on the given day, Gujarats momentum and home support might see them cruise ahead and book a ticket for the final.
Predicted XIs of both teams
Gujarat - Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Dasun Shanaka, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma
Mumbai - Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal and Jason Behrendorff
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