GT vs MI Preview – Hardik Pandya confronts his former team
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will cross swords in the 35th game of the Indian Premier League 2023 on Tuesday, April 25, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. While the hosts will be flying high on confidence, having defeated the Lucknow Super Giants in a dramatic manner in their previous game, the visitors will aim to get back to winning after suffering a loss against the Punjab Kings.
Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat snatched a victory from the jaws of defeat in their previous game against LSG. After putting up a below-par total of 135/6 in their 20-over quota, it looked like Lucknow had the game in their kitty. But things changed when Gujarat were defending the score. LSG lost track of the game and five wickets fell in the death overs, four of which came in the final over. Mohit Sharma’s brilliance led to GT grabbing a terrific victory.
The Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai, on the other hand, faced a defeat on their home ground, the Wankhede, when Punjab Kings posted a target of 215 runs for the hosts to chase and later successfully defended it. Mumbai Indians came close to a victory, but pace sensation Arshdeep Singh’s carnage in the final over saw Mumbai being restricted to 201 runs in 20 overs.
Pitch and conditions
The pitch at Ahmedabad is batter friendly. Gujarat’s last two games on this venue have been thrilling encounters, and something similar can be expected in the upcoming encounter. As the surface wears out, the spinners will get assistance and will have a role to play.
Venue details: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Last T20 match at the venue: GT- 177/7 (20 overs) | RR- 179/7 (19.2 overs)
Probable playing XI for Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians clash:
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans gave Abhinav Manohar chances with the bat, but he has not managed to impress so far. On the other hand, Sai Sudharsan, who was rested in the previous few games, might find his way back into the combination.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians might back Arjun Tendulkar for the upcoming contest even though he went a bit expensive in the previous game. They have good momentum, and even though they lost the previous game, the skipper won’t look to make many changes in the combination.
