GT vs MI: Qualifier-2 of IPL 2023 will witness the clash between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Mumbai Indians will be entering the field with high spirits after defeating Lucknow in the Eliminator match.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans faced defeat against Chennai Super Kings in the qualifier match. Determined not to repeat their past mistakes, Gujarat Titans are eager to secure a victory in this crucial match. The winning team will advance to the final match against Chennai Super Kings.
Gujarat Titans are determined to retain their championship title at all costs. They emerged as the champions last year and have displayed an excellent performance this year as well, topping the points table during the league matches. Out of the 14 matches they played, Gujarat won 10 matches. Their performance on home ground has been particularly outstanding, with both the bowlers and batsmen in excellent form.
Mumbai Indians have gained momentum with their recent victories. Although their initial performance in the tournament fell short of expectations with a loss, the team turned the tables and embarked on an unbroken winning streak. Mumbai Indians have tasted success on their home ground as well as away matches. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, they have secured the championship title five times. Rohit Sharma, known for his excellent strategic skills, will strive to guide the team to victory in this match as well.
GT vs MI Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad favors the batsmen, who have dominated the matches played here. Fast bowlers also receive assistance from the pitch. The team winning the toss usually prefers to make changes to their playing lineup. Scores of 200 or more are easily achievable on this pitch. The average first innings score at this ground is 165. Given the pitch conditions, we can expect an aggressive approach from the batsmen.
GT vs MI Weather Report:
Ahmedabad is expected to experience scorching heat on Friday, with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain during the match, and the wind is likely to blow at a speed of 27 km/h. The humidity is expected to remain around 42 percent.
