IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai India Match Details – Match 73

Updated: May 25, 2023

By Raghunath Nair

IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) | Match Preview | Match 73

Match Preview:

With last night’s impressive victory, Mumbai Indians have qualified to the 2^nd Qualifier of the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

After losing Qualifier 1 against Chennai Super Kings, the defending champion, Gujarat Titans will host Mumbai Indians for Qualifier 2. Winner of the game will move and play the finals on 28^th May against Chennai Super Kings. Both the remaining matches will be played at the ionic Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans had a very ordinary game in Qualifier One against Chennai Super Kings. After posting only 172 runs, Chennai Super Kings knew that score was 15 – 20 runs shy of a competitive one but Gujarat Titans made heavy weather of the chase and was bundled out for 157.

During the chase, Gujarat Titans did lose focus and played ordinary cricket and made school boy mistakes. Body language of the team did not ooze confidence and they felt bogged down by the huge sea of yellow fans screaming and supporting the home team.

Batting of Gujarat Titans has been heavily dependent on Shubman Gill who has been the most consistent batsman amongst the Gujarat Batters.

Being the defending champion and one of the stronger teams in this year’s edition, Gujarat Titans will look to correct the mistakes and play hard to face the 5-time IPL champions in Qualifier 2.

The defending Champions would be wary of the rampaging Mumbai Indians who have now tasted blood and look to be in ominous touch with their batting bowling and even fielding.

During the Eliminator last night, Mumbai Indians posted a competitive score of 183 at the Chepauk stadium and did not lift the foot off the paddle while defending the total with some impressive. bowling and fielding display. Lucknow Super Giants were all out for 101in the 17^th over. Akash Madhwal was the player of the match with figures of 5/5 in his 3.4 overs.

Gujarat Titans will be confident in this clash as they beat Mumbai Indians in the league stage at the Narendra Modi Stadium which suites their style of game. But will be wary of Mumbai Indian’s outstanding record in playoffs and their overall IPL record.

Mumbai Indians, however have struggled in Ahmedabad and are trailing 1-2 in head-to-head matches with the Titans.

For Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar Yadav and Cameroon Green are in good form and if Mumbai manages to reach the finals, our vote goes to Cameroon Green for Player of the tournament who has impressed with both bat and ball.

In the bowling department, Chris Jordan who was expensive in the initial matches had a very good game in the Eliminator which will help the Englishman regain some lost confidence. His fielding too is impressive. Akash Madhwal has been a revelation and arguably one of the best talents unearthed by Mumbai Indians this season along with Nehal Wadhera.

Mumbai Indians having won the Eliminator will look to carry the momentum while Gujarat Titans will want to quickly rub off the memory of the loss of qualifier one.

The Narendra Modi Stadium has been a batting paradise and we can expect totals in excess of 200 in qualifier 2 and probably in the final too.

Both teams, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will know the strengths and weaknesses of their opponents and we can expect an exciting Qualifier 2 game on the 26^th May.

The Winner of the Qualifier 2 will meet the four-time IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings, who hold the records for the most appearances in the playoffs (12) and Finals including 2023 (10)

Chennai Super Kings have won against Mumbai Indians (2010), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2011), Sun Risers Hyderabad (2018), Kolkata Knight Riders (2021)

Chennai Super Kings have lost to Rajasthan Royals (2008), Kolkata Knight Riders (2012), Mumbai Indians (2013, 2015, 2019).

IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) | Match Predictions – Match 73

Match Predictions

Teams batting second have an advantage as the Ahmedabad stadium is a good chasing ground but considering the pressure in this fixture, batting first and putting up a score may not be a bad option. Gujarat Titans have a slight edge over the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2

Super Sports Predictions : Gujarat Titans has a 51% chance of a win!

IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) | Probable Playing 11 – Match 73

Probable Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians

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

Gujarat Titans

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

IPL 2023 – Qualifier 2 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) | Fantasy Playing 11 – Match 73

Fantasy Playing 11

Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green, Nehal Wadhera, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendoff, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami.

IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) | Playoff Schedules – Match 73

Playoffs Schedules

Qualifier 1: Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings – M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, May 23, 2023 – Tuesday, 7.30 PM IST

Eliminator: Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants – M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, May 24, 2023 – Tuesday, 7.30 PM IST

Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – May 26, 2023- Friday, 7: 30 PM IST

Finals: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad – May 28, 2023- Sunday. 7: 30 PM IST

IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI) | Live Streaming Details – Match 73

Live Streaming Details

TV: Star Sports Network.

Live Streaming: Jio Cinemas.