The match 35 of IPL 2023 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, 25 April promises to be an exciting contest. Gujarat is on the fourth position in the points table, while Mumbai is on the seventh position.
GT, led by Hardik Pandya, have won four and lost two matches so far, while MI, captained by Rohit Sharma, have won three and lost three matches in their campaign. In the last match, GT secured a comfortable victory over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Meanwhile, MI were dominated by the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their last match.
Two highly skilled teams are set to collide in what promises to be an exciting match. With both the teams eager to secure their third and second win in the IPL 2023. Both teams have played six matches in this season. Gujarat has won 0 game, while Mumbai has won 1 game so far in the head to head encounters.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during GT vs MI match:
1) Mohammad Shami vs Rohit Sharma
The performance of the experienced players is crucial for both teams. Rohit Sharma has been starting strong in the powerplay but has yet to convert those starts into big scores. Nonetheless, Sharma’s impact is evident. He will face off against GT’s main weapon with the new ball, Mohammad Shami. The right-arm seamer has been on top of his game in the powerplay, making the ball talk. The early mover advantage may play on the minds of these seasoned players when they go head-to-head.
2) Jofra Archer vs Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has had an excellent few months in international cricket and is considered the next big thing in the sport. While he has made a solid start in IPL 2023, he has yet to set the stage on fire. Gill will be eager to make a statement in his battle against Jofra Archer. Archer appeared to be getting back to his best in the game against PBKS, delivering pinpoint Yorkers with the old ball. If he can replicate that success with the new ball, MI will be an even more formidable team.
3) Rashid Khan vs Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav was in his element in the game against PBKS, displaying his 360-degree game to get MI within reach of the huge target. Opposition teams are already taking note of his return to form. He will aim to build on this performance when he faces off against GT’s ace spinner, Rashid Khan. The magician will look to target MI’s best player of spin, while SKY will aim to counter the Rashid threat. It will arguably be the battle between T20’s best batter and T20’s best bowler.
