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It’s Gujarat Titans (GT) going up against Mumbai Indians (MI) in match no. 57 of the IPL 2023 at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. The in-form Gujarat Titans head into the match as favourites with the odds of 8/11 (1.72). Mumbai Indians have a steeper task with their odds of winning the match at 19/20 (1.95).
These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
- Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans (MI vs GT), Match 57
- May 12, 2023 – 2 PM GMT
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
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The Wankhede Stadium is a venue where batters enjoy great success. There usually is some new ball assistance for seamers but once that phase is done, there’s plenty of runs on offer. The average first innings score in the IPL at this venue reads 171 since 2017. The number stands at 193 from five games this season.
Expect a full 40 overs match as Mumbai’s weather is expected to be clear and humid on Friday evening with no rain threat.
MI vs GT – Match Predictions
Gujarat Titans have been extremely hard to beat this season. They had hammered MI earlier this season and have a stronger side on paper. Their bowling unit is significantly better than that of Mumbai Indians.
Prediction 1
Mumbai to hit most sixes
6/5 (2.20)
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Prediction 2
Shami to be Gujarat's Top Bowler
13/5 (3.60)
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Probable 6s
Mumbai Indians have the likes of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera and Cameron Green. Titans have Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, David Miller and Vijay Shankar but they haven’t been a six-hitting side. MI have struck 96 sixes in 11 games compared to 73 by GT.
Our prediction: Mumbai Indians to hit most sixes in the match at 6/5 (2.20).
Probable Wickets
Mohammed Shami has taken 19 wickets in the season from 11 matches at an economy of 7.23. Shami should enjoy bowling at the Wankhede with the new ball. Back him to be GT’s top wicket-taker at 13/5 (3.60). Piyush Chawla has picked 17 wickets this season at 7.46 economy. Bet on Chawla to be the top bowler for MI at 11/4 (3.75).
Our prediction: Mohammed Shami to be Gujarat Titans’ highest wicket-taker at 13/5 (3.60).
Man of the Match
Shubman Gill is coming off a superb knock of 94* off 51 and has amassed 469 runs in the competition at 47 average and 143 strike rate. Back Gill to be the player of the match at 13/2 (7.50). Other top betting options include Rashid Khan, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav.
Our prediction: Shubman Gill to be the Man of the Match at 13/2 (7.50).
MI vs GT Preview
GT have almost qualified for the playoffs but this is a crucial contest for MI as a loss here puts them in a must-win situation. Here’s a look at two teams ahead of their encounter on Friday.
Mumbai Indians
MI are in the mix for the playoffs spot with 12 points after 11 matches while their net run-rate of -0.255 needs improvement. They defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the previous game, chasing 200 in just 16.3 overs.
Mumbai Indians have brought in Chris Jordan in place of Jofra Archer, who pulled out of the tournament due to fitness management. Tilak Varma has missed two games with an injury and Suryakumar Yadav didn’t look fully fit in the previous game.
Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nehal Wadhera, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Kumar Kartikeya, Jason Behrendorff
Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans occupy the top spot on the table with 16 points, having won eight out of 11 games. They have a fantastic net run-rate of 0.951. GT defeated LSG by 56 runs in the most recent fixture.
They brought in Alzarri Joseph in place of Joshua Little, who has left for international duties. The rest of the playing XI is settled and should have no changes.
Predicted XI: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma
How to Watch IPL 2023 in the UK: Live Streaming & Channel List
For those in the UK, IPL 2023 can be watched live on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also use the DAZN application for online streaming.
- Sky Sports Cricket (TV)
- DAZN (Streaming)
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