MI vs GT Preview – Gujarat keen to seal their Top 2 berth vs high-flying Mumbai
Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans will square off in the 57th match of the ongoing sixteenth edition of the Indian Premier League. Both teams have found themselves a spot in the top four as of now. While Mumbai jumped to the third place after registering a victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their previous game. Gujarat dominate the points table at the No. 1 spot.
Mumbai’s start to the campaign was sluggish, but they managed to register some remarkable victories by either posting 200+ runs on the scoreboard or chasing down a target of over 200 runs. Masterclass by the batters has helped them strengthen their net run rate (NRR). They also scripted history in the previous game by recording the fastest 200+ run chase in the tournament’s history.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have won the most number of games this season so far. They are on the cusp of making it to the playoffs, again. The defending champions look stronger this season and have high chance of making it two in two, given their current form. The two sides have previously faced each other twice and both have won a game each.
Pitch Conditions
The contest will be hosted at the Wankhede Stadium, and the game will be anticipated to be a high-scoring one. The recent few games that have been played on this surface have seen batters gaining an advantage and scoring big runs, thereby taking the team’s total over 200. Hence, the bowlers will have a task to do.
Venue details: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Last T20 match at the venue: RCB – 199/6 (20 overs) | MI- 200/4 (16.3 overs)
Here’s the probable playing XI for Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans clash:
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians are unlikely to hinder their winning combination. Tilak Varma’s niggle has been a cause of concern, but the middle-order batters have managed to do well in his absence. If he’s fit to resume playing, his inclusion will only bolster the lineup.
Gujarat Titans
The defending champions already have 16 points to their name, and they will confirm a playoff berth if they win the upcoming game. The squad is coming off a magnificent 56-run win over Lucknow Super Giants. GT posted 227 runs on board, and the batters would be aiming to make the most of Wankhede’s conditions.
