**Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans: Clash of Titans at Wankhede Stadium**
*May 12, Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 57th Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL) match at Wankhede Stadium. The stakes are high as both teams battle it out for a spot in the playoffs. Let’s dive into the details of this thrilling encounter.*
**Mumbai Indians’ Stunning Victory and their Playoff Aspirations**
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In their last game, Mumbai Indians pulled off a remarkable six-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bangalore while chasing a daunting target of 200 runs. This victory propelled them to the top of the points table, showcasing their mettle and determination. Led by the charismatic Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians currently stand fourth in the points table with six wins from 11 games.
A win against Gujarat Titans would significantly enhance their chances of securing a spot in the playoffs. Adding to their strength, the return of Tilak Varma, who is available for selection, will provide a much-needed boost to the team. If the Mumbai Indians get the opportunity to bat first, Varma will likely be drafted into the playing XI on Friday.
**Gujarat Titans’ Dominance and the Battle for Supremacy**
Gujarat Titans have been in sensational form, extending their lead at the top of the points table. In their most recent game, they clinched a resounding 57-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 94 and Wriddhiman Saha’s blistering 81 off 43 deliveries powered the Titans to a formidable total of 227/2. Mohit Sharma’s four-wicket haul further restricted the Super Giants to 171/7.
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Currently leading the points table with 16 points from 11 games, the Hardik Pandya-led side enters this game as the favourites. They previously defeated the Mumbai Indians by 55 runs in the first-leg match on April 25, displaying their prowess and dominance.
**Match Details: IPL 2023, Match 57**
- This highly anticipated clash will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
- The match is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM IST.
- Fans can catch all the action live on the Star Sports Network and JioCinema.
**Probable Playing XIs:**
*Mumbai Indians:*
– Rohit Sharma (c)
– Ishan Kishan (wk)
– Cameron Green
– Suryakumar Yadav
– Tilak Varma
– Tim David
– Nehal Wadhera
– Chris Jordan
– Piyush Chawla
– Kumar Kartikeya
– Jason Behrendorff
– Akash Madhwal (Impact Player)
*Gujarat Titans:*
– Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
– Shubman Gill
– Hardik Pandya (c)
– Vijay Shankar
– David Miller
– Abhinav Manohar
– Rahul Tewatia
– Rashid Khan
– Mohit Sharma
– Noor Ahmad
– Mohammed Shami
– Mohit Sharma (Impact Player)
Pitch and Weather Report
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai offers a batting-friendly surface with short boundaries. After 107 IPL matches, the average score in the first innings is 169 runs, and teams batting second have won 58 games. However, in the last six innings of IPL 2023, there have been five totals of 200 or more, indicating that no score will be considered safe on Friday.
There is no rain expected in Mumbai during the match. The temperature will be around 33 degrees Celsius throughout the game, gradually dropping to 30 degrees towards the end. There is a 0% chance of rain during the match.
Predictions Outstanding Batsman of the Match:
Piyush Chawla
In the previous game, the in-form opener displayed a remarkable performance, scoring an unbeaten 94 off 51 balls, including 10 fours and four sixes against the Lucknow Super Giants. Gill also scored 56 runs off 34 deliveries in his recent encounter against the Mumbai Indians last month. Currently, he leads the Gujarat Titans’ run-scoring chart with 469 runs from 11 innings, boasting a strike rate of 143.42. Moreover, he ranks third in the IPL 2023 top-scorers chart.
Outstanding Bowler of the Match: Piyush Chawla
Although the veteran Indian spinner failed to pick up a wicket in the previous game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, he has been Mumbai’s most successful bowler this season. Chawla delivered an exceptional performance against the Gujarat Titans in their earlier meeting, taking two wickets and scoring 18 runs off 12 balls. With 17 wickets from 11 matches this season, he is only four wickets behind the current leader, Yuzvendra Chahal, for the Purple Cap.
Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans (GT) will win.
Also Read: Top 5 Bowlers with most wickets in IPL history
-IANS
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