After Mumbai Indians secured a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans, former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that fans may soon witness the very best of Jasprit Bumrah, especially after the pacer ended a rare six-match stretch without a wicket. While standout performances from Tilak Varma, who struck a brilliant century under pressure and Ashwani Kumar, who claimed four wickets, revived Mumbai’s campaign, Bumrah’s return to the wicket column was another major positive.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin noted that Bumrah had actually bowled well in the opening matches, but the growing focus on his lack of wickets may have affected him mentally. This was evident during games against Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he appeared frustrated and conceded runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I still think Bumrah bowled really well in the first two matches, but then the team started losing. Then the narrative also started that Bumrah was not getting wickets. That was probably playing on his mind. He got a wicket, and that was bound to happen. In the last two games, he is not the Bumrah that I have seen, but chances are that we will see the best of him ahead," Ashwin said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-saudi-arabia-discuss-partnership-for-new-cricket-stadium-in-jeddah-psl-1776769925969">Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discuss partnership for new cricket stadium in Jeddah</a>&nbsp;He also backed the skipper Hardik Pandya to find his mojo with the bat following this important win, saying that the team would look unstoppable if Hardik gets back to his best. "Remember that Hardik Pandya is yet to open up with the bat. He will also start opening up with the bat. It is just a matter of one innings. If he gets a good hit in one innings, it will be very difficult to stop this team. If this team starts firing, it will become very difficult to stop them. Hardik was not getting the win as captain, and there was pressure on him, and that pressure comes into your batting as well. With this win, chances are high that Hardik Pandya will find his mojo with the bat," he said. Hardik has crossed the 20-run mark only on one occasion out of five innings, having made just 96 runs in five innings at an average of 24.00 and a strike rate of over 143 and his best score is 40.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-suffer-major-setback-as-ayush-mhatre-ruled-out-due-to-hamstring-injury-1776765103908">CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury</a> Coming to the match, GT won the toss and elected to field first. Despite collapsing to 44/3 within the powerplay, MI found their footing in the game courtesy a half-century stand between Naman Dhir (45 in 32 balls, with six fours and a six) and Tilak Verma. Once struggling to go big and scoring at way below run-a-ball, Tilak exploded to score a 45-ball 101*, with eight fours and seven sixes, taking MI to 199/5 in 20 overs. Pacer Kagiso Rabada (3/33) was the best bowler for GT, besides Mohammed Siraj (1/25), who continued his economical run in the competition. During the chase, GT did not look like a threat at all and were skittled out for just 100 in 15.5 overs, with Ashwani (4/24) producing career-best figures with his left arm pace and spinners Allah Ghazanfar and Mitchell Santner putting GT under a tight squeeze with their two-wicket spells. Bumrah also fetched figures of 1/15 in three overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya to return to their best form following Mumbai Indians’ dominant win over Gujarat Titans.

After Mumbai Indians secured a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans, former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that fans may soon witness the very best of Jasprit Bumrah, especially after the pacer ended a rare six-match stretch without a wicket. While standout performances from Tilak Varma, who struck a brilliant century under pressure and Ashwani Kumar, who claimed four wickets, revived Mumbai’s campaign, Bumrah’s return to the wicket column was another major positive. Speaking on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin noted that Bumrah had actually bowled well in the opening matches, but the growing focus on his lack of wickets may have affected him mentally. This was evident during games against Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he appeared frustrated and conceded runs. "I still think Bumrah bowled really well in the first two matches, but then the team started losing. Then the narrative also started that Bumrah was not getting wickets. That was probably playing on his mind. He got a wicket, and that was bound to happen. In the last two games, he is not the Bumrah that I have seen, but chances are that we will see the best of him ahead," Ashwin said. Also Read - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discuss partnership for new cricket stadium in Jeddah He also backed the skipper Hardik Pandya to find his mojo with the bat following this important win, saying that the team would look unstoppable if Hardik gets back to his best. "Remember that Hardik Pandya is yet to open up with the bat. He will also start opening up with the bat. It is just a matter of one innings. If he gets a good hit in one innings, it will be very difficult to stop this team. If this team starts firing, it will become very difficult to stop them. Hardik was not getting the win as captain, and there was pressure on him, and that pressure comes into your batting as well. With this win, chances are high that Hardik Pandya will find his mojo with the bat," he said. Hardik has crossed the 20-run mark only on one occasion out of five innings, having made just 96 runs in five innings at an average of 24.00 and a strike rate of over 143 and his best score is 40. Also Read - CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury Coming to the match, GT won the toss and elected to field first. Despite collapsing to 44/3 within the powerplay, MI found their footing in the game courtesy a half-century stand between Naman Dhir (45 in 32 balls, with six fours and a six) and Tilak Verma. Once struggling to go big and scoring at way below run-a-ball, Tilak exploded to score a 45-ball 101*, with eight fours and seven sixes, taking MI to 199/5 in 20 overs. Pacer Kagiso Rabada (3/33) was the best bowler for GT, besides Mohammed Siraj (1/25), who continued his economical run in the competition. During the chase, GT did not look like a threat at all and were skittled out for just 100 in 15.5 overs, with Ashwani (4/24) producing career-best figures with his left arm pace and spinners Allah Ghazanfar and Mitchell Santner putting GT under a tight squeeze with their two-wicket spells. Bumrah also fetched figures of 1/15 in three overs. With inputs from agencies

Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya to return to their best form following Mumbai Indians’ dominant win over Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2026 | 'We will see best of him ahead': Ex-India star on Bumrah after wicketless streak ends

Mumbai Indians ended their four-match losing run on Monday (Apr 20) with a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The turnaround was powered by Tilak Varma, who struck his maiden Indian Premier League century, an explosive 101 off just 45 deliveries, guiding MI to 199/5. The bowlers then sealed the win convincingly, bowling GT out for 100 in 15.5 overs. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone by dismissing Sai Sudharsan off the very first ball, triggering a collapse.&nbsp;This result lifted Mumbai three spots to seventh in the Indian Premier League 2026 standings. They now have four points from six games, placing them ahead of Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders on net run rate, despite all three teams having similar points tallies. Meanwhile, Gujarat remain sixth with six points from six matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/forget-team-india-t20i-captaincy-focus-on-selection-first-zaheer-khan-to-shreyas-iyer-pbks-ipl-2026-punjab-kings-captain-suryakumar-yadav-1776705031465">Forget T20I captaincy, focus on selection first: Zaheer’s advice to Shreyas Iyer</a><h2>IPL 2026 Points Table after MI vs GT</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>P</td><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>PTS</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>11</td><td>1.420</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>1.171</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>0.599</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.566</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.310</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.821</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.067</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.780</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-1.173</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>-0.87</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

In the race for the Orange Cap, Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad continues to lead with 283 runs in six innings. Close behind is GT captain Shubman Gill, who has accumulated 265 runs from five matches. Virat Kohli sits third with 247 runs, followed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (246) and Rajat Patidar (230).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-tilak-varma-101-outscores-gujarat-titans-to-join-elite-list-of-9-batters-1776753922103">IPL 2026 | MI's Tilak Varma 101 outscores GT to join elite list of 8 batters</a>&nbsp;On the bowling side, Anshul Kamboj of CSK tops the Purple Cap chart with 13 wickets in six games. Prasidh Krishna is second with 12 scalps, while GT’s Kagiso Rabada moved up to sixth after a three-wicket effort, taking his tally to 10 for the season.

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 99 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Mumbai Indians ended their four-match losing run on Monday (Apr 20) with a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The turnaround was powered by Tilak Varma, who struck his maiden Indian Premier League century, an explosive 101 off just 45 deliveries, guiding MI to 199/5. The bowlers then sealed the win convincingly, bowling GT out for 100 in 15.5 overs. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone by dismissing Sai Sudharsan off the very first ball, triggering a collapse. This result lifted Mumbai three spots to seventh in the Indian Premier League 2026 standings. They now have four points from six games, placing them ahead of Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders on net run rate, despite all three teams having similar points tallies. Meanwhile, Gujarat remain sixth with six points from six matches. Also Read - Forget T20I captaincy, focus on selection first: Zaheer’s advice to Shreyas Iyer IPL 2026 Points Table after MI vs GT

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 99 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2026 updated points table: MI rise to seventh, GT remain sixth

Mumbai Indians have been handed a significant boost ahead of their IPL 2026 encounter with Gujarat Titans, as Rohit Sharma has resumed training following a hamstring issue. The former skipper picked up the injury during MI’s clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and later underwent scans to assess the problem. Though he initially attempted to play through it, he was sidelined for the match against Punjab Kings, with captain Hardik Pandya earlier indicating that the opener might miss more than one match. Encouragingly for MI, his recovery has progressed well.&nbsp;Before the Ahmedabad fixture, Rohit was back in the nets and appeared at ease, playing his usual range of shots fluently. His presence has boosted morale within the squad, even as the team management remains cautious about taking any risks with his fitness.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-punjab-kings-continue-dominance-at-top-kkr-ninth-after-first-win-1776668957620">IPL 2026 updated points table: Punjab Kings continue dominance at top, KKR ninth after first win</a><h2>Will Rohit feature against GT?</h2>A call on Rohit’s participation is still pending, with the franchise set to assess him in the final training session before the match. In an official update, MI confirmed that he is continuing to bat in the nets under the supervision of the medical staff and head coach Mahela Jayawardene.&nbsp;In his absence, MI adjusted their top order by promoting Quinton de Kock to open alongside Ryan Rickelton and the change paid off immediately, with de Kock striking an impressive 112 against Punjab. If Rohit is cleared to play, he is expected to partner de Kock at the top, particularly with Rickelton struggling to maintain consistency after a bright start.&nbsp;So far this season, Rohit has contributed 137 runs from four innings, underlining his value to the side. MI is currently at the bottom of the standings with just two points after four straight defeats and are in urgent need of a bounce back. Rohit return could offer both stability and experience, but the final decision will depend on medical clearance.

Rohit Sharma returns to training after a hamstring injury, with Mumbai Indians closely monitoring his fitness ahead of their clash against Gujarat Titans as they look to bounce back from four consecutive defeats.

Mumbai Indians have been handed a significant boost ahead of their IPL 2026 encounter with Gujarat Titans, as Rohit Sharma has resumed training following a hamstring issue. The former skipper picked up the injury during MI’s clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and later underwent scans to assess the problem. Though he initially attempted to play through it, he was sidelined for the match against Punjab Kings, with captain Hardik Pandya earlier indicating that the opener might miss more than one match. Encouragingly for MI, his recovery has progressed well. Before the Ahmedabad fixture, Rohit was back in the nets and appeared at ease, playing his usual range of shots fluently. His presence has boosted morale within the squad, even as the team management remains cautious about taking any risks with his fitness. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: Punjab Kings continue dominance at top, KKR ninth after first win Will Rohit feature against GT? A call on Rohit’s participation is still pending, with the franchise set to assess him in the final training session before the match. In an official update, MI confirmed that he is continuing to bat in the nets under the supervision of the medical staff and head coach Mahela Jayawardene. In his absence, MI adjusted their top order by promoting Quinton de Kock to open alongside Ryan Rickelton and the change paid off immediately, with de Kock striking an impressive 112 against Punjab. If Rohit is cleared to play, he is expected to partner de Kock at the top, particularly with Rickelton struggling to maintain consistency after a bright start. So far this season, Rohit has contributed 137 runs from four innings, underlining his value to the side. MI is currently at the bottom of the standings with just two points after four straight defeats and are in urgent need of a bounce back. Rohit return could offer both stability and experience, but the final decision will depend on medical clearance.

Rohit Sharma returns to training after a hamstring injury, with Mumbai Indians closely monitoring his fitness ahead of their clash against Gujarat Titans as they look to bounce back from four consecutive defeats.

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma trains ahead of GT clash, will he make the XI?

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will have a crucial contest in the race for the Playoffs spot as Mumbai Indians host Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (May 6). While Mumbai Indians will have the opportunity to reclaim the top spot, GT can do a league double over their neighbours. However, a Gujarat win could put Mumbai&rsquo;s chances of Playoff qualification on hold, while other teams will also keep a close eye on the proceedings. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens if Gujarat Titans win MI vs GT contest?<o:p></o:p></h2>
A win for Gujarat will see them top the IPL standings as they will have 16 points with a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The result will dent Playoff qualification chances of Lucknow Super Giants (could reach max 16 points) and Kolkata Knight Riders (could reach max 17 points). <o:p></o:p>
In this case, another win for Gujarat, coupled with a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their remaining three matches, will see KKR and LSG&rsquo;s top two qualification hopes come to an end.
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However, for a place in the top four, they will need a helping hand from other teams. Both KKR and LSG need defeats for GT/MI in their penultimate match, while RCB will need to lose two of their three remaining matches.<o:p></o:p>
Punjab will also need to drop points if LSG and KKR need to move into the top four for a place in the Playoffs. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">GT push for a league double<o:p></o:p></h2>
This will be the second meeting between the sides in the IPL 2025, with Gujarat winning the first contest. Gujarat beat Mumbai by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but since then, the latter has bounced back and now sit in the race for a top two spot.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium earlier, but since then, the latter has bounced back and now sit in the race for a top two spot. India News | Cricket | Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will have a crucial contest in the race for the Playoffs spot as Mumbai Indians host Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (May 6). While Mumbai Indians will have the opportunity to reclaim the top spot, GT can do a league double over their neighbours. However, a Gujarat win could put Mumbai’s chances of Playoff qualification on hold, while other teams will also keep a close eye on the proceedings. What happens if Gujarat Titans win MI vs GT contest? A win for Gujarat will see them top the IPL standings as they will have 16 points with a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The result will dent Playoff qualification chances of Lucknow Super Giants (could reach max 16 points) and Kolkata Knight Riders (could reach max 17 points). In this case, another win for Gujarat, coupled with a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their remaining three matches, will see KKR and LSG’s top two qualification hopes come to an end. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: RCB, PBKS in pole position as MI, GT and others fight for top four spots However, for a place in the top four, they will need a helping hand from other teams. Both KKR and LSG need defeats for GT/MI in their penultimate match, while RCB will need to lose two of their three remaining matches. Punjab will also need to drop points if LSG and KKR need to move into the top four for a place in the Playoffs. GT push for a league double This will be the second meeting between the sides in the IPL 2025, with Gujarat winning the first contest. Gujarat beat Mumbai by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but since then, the latter has bounced back and now sit in the race for a top two spot.

IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: What happens to LSG, KKR's chances if Gujarat Titans win MI vs GT match?

Hardik Pandya commenced his tenure as the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain in match 5 of IPL 2024, on Sunday (March 24), when the five-time winners faced Gujarat Titans (GT), his previous franchise, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match had a lot of twists and turns before Shubman Gill, who replaced Hardik as the GT skipper, and his side emerged on top by 6 runs in defence of 168/6. However, throughout the match, all eyes were on Hardik on his Ahmedabad homecoming.

Hardik, who hails from Baroda, Gujarat, was booed by the Ahmedabad crowd during the toss. After the flick of the coin from Gill, Hardik-led MI opted to bowl first. When he started speaking, to broadcaster Ravi Shastri, he was booed by the crowd relentlessly.&nbsp;

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Even after the toss, Hardik was given a tough time by the Ahmedabad crowd during MI's fielding. The all-rounder wasn't retained by the MI camp ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. He went to the Gujarat camp and led them to the title in their inaugural season in 2022. In the following edition, GT ended as the finalists.&nbsp;

However, ahead of the IPL 2024 mini auction, Hardik went back to&nbsp;MI in the trade window and was named the captain, replacing Rohit Sharma (which irked many MI loyalists). Since then, he is facing&nbsp;a tough time with both the Mumbai and Ahmedabad fans.

Talking about the match, Gill-led GT posted 168 for 6, riding on Sai Sudharshan's 45 and vital knocks from the new captain, Rahul Tewatia,&nbsp;Azmatullah Omarzai. In reply, Mumbai managed only 162 for 9 despite being well-placed at 126 for 3 in 15 overs.&nbsp;

Hardik Pandya commenced his tenure as the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain in match 5 of IPL 2024, on Sunday (March 24), when the five-time winners faced Gujarat Titans (GT), his previous franchise, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Hardik Pandya commenced his tenure as the Mumbai Indians (MI) captain in match 5 of IPL 2024, on Sunday (March 24), when the five-time winners faced Gujarat Titans (GT), his previous franchise, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match had a lot of twists and turns before Shubman Gill, who replaced Hardik as the GT skipper, and his side emerged on top by 6 runs in defence of 168/6. However, throughout the match, all eyes were on Hardik on his Ahmedabad homecoming. Hardik, who hails from Baroda, Gujarat, was booed by the Ahmedabad crowd during the toss. After the flick of the coin from Gill, Hardik-led MI opted to bowl first. When he started speaking, to broadcaster Ravi Shastri, he was booed by the crowd relentlessly. Also read: IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans upset Hardik Pandya’s homecoming as Mumbai Indians lose in Ahmedabad Here is the video: Hear those Boos after Hardik Pandya name was announced !!🔥🔥#GTvsMI pic.twitter.com/lfVHSrbjvK — Risan (@sanrin_forever) March 24, 2024 × Even after the toss, Hardik was given a tough time by the Ahmedabad crowd during MI's fielding. The all-rounder wasn't retained by the MI camp ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. He went to the Gujarat camp and led them to the title in their inaugural season in 2022. In the following edition, GT ended as the finalists. However, ahead of the IPL 2024 mini auction, Hardik went back to MI in the trade window and was named the captain, replacing Rohit Sharma (which irked many MI loyalists). Since then, he is facing a tough time with both the Mumbai and Ahmedabad fans. Talking about the match, Gill-led GT posted 168 for 6, riding on Sai Sudharshan's 45 and vital knocks from the new captain, Rahul Tewatia, Azmatullah Omarzai. In reply, Mumbai managed only 162 for 9 despite being well-placed at 126 for 3 in 15 overs.

GT vs MI, IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya not welcomed by Ahmedabad fans on return, booed during toss - Watch

We are at the business end of IPL 2023 as it’s time for Qualifier 2 between defending champions Gujarat Titans and former five-time winners Mumbai Indians. Two star-studded sides have ticked all boxes this season and are now just one step away from making the finals.

We are at the business end of IPL 2023 as it’s time for Qualifier 2 between defending champions Gujarat Titans and former five-time winners Mumbai Indians. Two star-studded sides have ticked all boxes this season and are now just one step away from making the finals. This high-octane clash will be underway at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad tonight. Talking about the hosts – Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya-led side has barely done anything wrong this season, having stood first after the end of group stages. With nine wins from 14 games, Gujarat ensured they are in the top two; however, a 15-run loss at the hands of second-placed CSK in Qualifier 1 put them in this position. While Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha are players in top form, the onus would fall on the middle order. The Indian all-rounders in Hardik and Vijay Shankar will have to step up for the hard-hitting lower-order, including David Miller and Rahul Tewatia, to come and hit the ground running. With Rashid Khan coming later on GT will back its batters to come good against MI bowlers – who put on an incredible show the other night against Lucknow Super Giants. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: 'Unlike Dhoni, Rohit doesn't get enough credit for captaincy' - Sunil Gavaskar lauds MI skipper Gujarat’s bowling has clicked as a unit, with Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma being the new ball and death specialist, respectively. In Noor Ahmad and Rashid - they have an attacking spin duo, which has troubled most batting line-ups. On the other hand, the team with a magnificent track record this season – especially during the second half, Mumbai Indians are the side to beat. A resurgence that saw them breaking into the top four despite losing four matches early on, the MI side has come good since then. Mumbai Indians on a rampage Though captain Rohit Sharma’s form and fitness remain a worry for the team, exceptional talents in Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green and Suryakumar Yadav have bailed them out on most occasions. Not to forget Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera - the two lefties who left a mark with their performances this season. With Tim David coming in as a finisher, Mumbai’s batting has proved to be threatening for every opposition. While their bowling appeared slightly weak in IPL 2023, given injuries to several first-team players, the backups have provided much-needed stability, with Akash Madhwal being the latest emerging stars. In Piyush Chawla, they have their highest wicket-taker this season, while the overseas pair of Chris Jordan and Jason Behrendorff is crucial throughout. Result Prediction – Given both teams are tougher to beat on the given day, Gujarat’s momentum and home support might see them cruise ahead and book a ticket for the final. Predicted XIs of both teams – Gujarat - Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Dasun Shanaka, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma Mumbai - Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal and Jason Behrendorff WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

IPL 2023, Qualifier 2: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians - Match Preview and Result Prediction

Mumbai Indians (MI) went past Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2023's Eliminator on Wednesday (May 24). The five-time winners, who entered the playoffs as the fourth-placed side, romped past LSG by 81 runs in defence of 182/8 courtesy of brilliance from young pacer Akash Madhwal and quickfire knocks from Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green and Nehal Wadhera.

Opting to bat first, MI rode on contributions from their main batters propelled Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. to a challenging total before Madhwal's five-for (5 for 5 in 3.3 overs), smart bowling changes and LSG succumbing to the pressure led Mumbai to Qualifier 2, where they meet defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday (May 26).

After the game, Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green -- who scored a century in MI's last game in the league stage and is churning out key wickets as well -- claimed that Rohit asked the team to focus on peaking at the right time than starting with a bang and then fading away.

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<h2>'You want to be peaking at the right time'</h2>

“All the experience that he has got in India and in the IPL. I think MI has never won the first game in the IPL, I think. He has tried to tell us a few times to calm us down at the start. You want to be peaking at this time of the year (tournament).

“That is what he has been speaking about. You don’t want to be playing good cricket at the start and then slowing down. You want to be peaking now. Ya, and we play a nice game tonight,” Cameron Green told the broadcasters.

MI will now ride on their sublime form to challenge GT and prevent them from entering their second straight IPL final. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already qualified for the summit clash, to be held in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 28).

Mumbai Indians (MI) went past Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2023's Eliminator on Wednesday (May 24). The five-time winners, who entered the playoffs as the fourth-placed side, romped past LSG by 81 runs in defence of 182/8 courtesy of brilliance from young pacer Akash Madhwal and quickfire knocks from Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green and Nehal Wadhera.

Mumbai Indians (MI) went past Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2023's Eliminator on Wednesday (May 24). The five-time winners, who entered the playoffs as the fourth-placed side, romped past LSG by 81 runs in defence of 182/8 courtesy of brilliance from young pacer Akash Madhwal and quickfire knocks from Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green and Nehal Wadhera. Opting to bat first, MI rode on contributions from their main batters propelled Rohit Sharma & Co. to a challenging total before Madhwal's five-for (5 for 5 in 3.3 overs), smart bowling changes and LSG succumbing to the pressure led Mumbai to Qualifier 2, where they meet defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday (May 26). After the game, Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green -- who scored a century in MI's last game in the league stage and is churning out key wickets as well -- claimed that Rohit asked the team to focus on peaking at the right time than starting with a bang and then fading away. Also Read: IPL 2023: Mumbai's late resurgence to send shivers down Chennai's spine, says ex-CSK opener Matthew Hayden 'You want to be peaking at the right time' “All the experience that he has got in India and in the IPL. I think MI has never won the first game in the IPL, I think. He has tried to tell us a few times to calm us down at the start. You want to be peaking at this time of the year (tournament). “That is what he has been speaking about. You don’t want to be playing good cricket at the start and then slowing down. You want to be peaking now. Ya, and we play a nice game tonight,” Cameron Green told the broadcasters. MI will now ride on their sublime form to challenge GT and prevent them from entering their second straight IPL final. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already qualified for the summit clash, to be held in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 28).

Rohit Sharma wanted MI to peak now, not at the start, says Cameron Green as Mumbai enter Qualifier 2

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) entered Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 with a splendid 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Eliminator on Wednesday (May 24) in Chennai. Opting to bat first, the five-time winners rode on Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav and Nehal Wadhera's quickfire knocks to post a challenging 182-8 before dismissing Lucknow for a paltry 101 in 16.3 overs.

With this win, Mumbai have booked a place in Qualifier 2 and will now fight it out with defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) to enter the final, where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already qualified. After guiding MI to the top three, Rohit earned praise from Little Master Sunil Gavaskar and claimed that his captaincy is underrated.&nbsp;Gavaskar pointed out that Rohit's captaincy isn't credited enough, unlike CSK skipper MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

<h2>'Rohit Sharma is underrated'</h2>

Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar said, "Of course, he is underrated. The man has won five&nbsp;titles for Mumbai Indians. Let me give you an example. (Akash) Madhwal got Ayush Badoni, bowling over the wicket. He then went round the wicket to the left-hander Nicholas Pooran."

"Not a lot of bowlers necessarily do that because if they get their rhythm going bowling over the wicket, they will stick to over the wicket even it's a left-hander, trying to leave the left-hander. But he went around the wicket and produced an absolute gem of a delivery and got the man out."

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"If that had been CSK and Dhoni was the captain. Everybody would have said 'Dhoni plotted Nicholas Pooran's dismissal. This is what happens to a great extent. There is also a little bit of hype, things sometimes work out," Gavaskar further added.

Gavaskar, thus, lauded Rohit for smartly using his bowlers, especially youngster and uncapped player Akash Madhwal, who returned with 5 for 5 in 3.3 overs in MI's big win over LSG. Mumbai will now aim to enter their seventh IPL final on Friday evening against Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) entered Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 with a splendid 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Eliminator on Wednesday (May 24) in Chennai.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) entered Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 with a splendid 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Eliminator on Wednesday (May 24) in Chennai. Opting to bat first, the five-time winners rode on Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav and Nehal Wadhera's quickfire knocks to post a challenging 182-8 before dismissing Lucknow for a paltry 101 in 16.3 overs. With this win, Mumbai have booked a place in Qualifier 2 and will now fight it out with defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) to enter the final, where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have already qualified. After guiding MI to the top three, Rohit earned praise from Little Master Sunil Gavaskar and claimed that his captaincy is underrated. Gavaskar pointed out that Rohit's captaincy isn't credited enough, unlike CSK skipper MS Dhoni. 'Rohit Sharma is underrated' Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar said, "Of course, he is underrated. The man has won five titles for Mumbai Indians. Let me give you an example. (Akash) Madhwal got Ayush Badoni, bowling over the wicket. He then went round the wicket to the left-hander Nicholas Pooran." "Not a lot of bowlers necessarily do that because if they get their rhythm going bowling over the wicket, they will stick to over the wicket even it's a left-hander, trying to leave the left-hander. But he went around the wicket and produced an absolute gem of a delivery and got the man out." Also Read: Rohit Sharma wanted MI to peak now, not at the start, says Cameron Green as Mumbai enter Qualifier 2 "If that had been CSK and Dhoni was the captain. Everybody would have said 'Dhoni plotted Nicholas Pooran's dismissal. This is what happens to a great extent. There is also a little bit of hype, things sometimes work out," Gavaskar further added. Gavaskar, thus, lauded Rohit for smartly using his bowlers, especially youngster and uncapped player Akash Madhwal, who returned with 5 for 5 in 3.3 overs in MI's big win over LSG. Mumbai will now aim to enter their seventh IPL final on Friday evening against Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat.

IPL 2023: 'Unlike Dhoni, Rohit doesn't get enough credit for captaincy' - Sunil Gavaskar lauds MI skipper

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan produced the performance of the tournament against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday in IPL 2023. The most successful spinner in this format had a night to remember, even though his team fell shy of the target by 27 runs. In the first innings, Rashid returned with figures of four for 30, and during the chase, when GT’s back was against the wall, his incredible 79 from 32 balls, which included ten sixes and three fours, brought the touring side closer to the target.&nbsp;

During MI’s batting, when only five wickets fell, and they scored a whopping 218 for five, Rashid’s four-wicket haul looks like a great deal. The ranked-number-one T20I bowler in the world accounted for the openers Ishan and Rohit, Nehal Wadhera and finisher Tim David. However, it was Suryakumar Yadav’s maiden IPL hundred, which hogged all the limelight.

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The India batter, who is also a master stroke-maker in this format, unleashed himself and slammed 11 fours and six sixes on his way to scoring 103* off 49 balls. With this, he also climbed to the third spot for highest run-scorers (479 runs from 12 matches) this season.&nbsp;

While chasing, GT was down and out and probably looked like running the lost race. That equation changed when Rashid came out to bat – and the scorecard read 100 for seven. The right-handed batter turned the heads around with his batting display and sent shivers down the spine of the bowlers and even the MI fans who were present inside the stadium.

Rashid hammered the premium bowlers to parts of the park, let alone sparing the newcomers during that knock. Although he did look like pulling the rabbit out of the hat at one stage, with too much to chase in the end caught up with him eventually. Following that show-stopping performance, Rashid earned praises from all over and even called this knock his most memorable one.

Posting on his social media handles, Rashid wrote, ‘This will be one of the most memorable innings 🙌

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Meanwhile, both Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are in the top three and are likely to seal the playoffs berths alongside Chennai Super Kings, who are at the second spot with 15 points from 12 games. While GT is leading the chart with 16 points, they still need to win a game in their remaining two matches to ensure a top-two finish.

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan produced the performance of the tournament against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday in IPL 2023. The most successful spinner in this format had a night to remember, even though his team fell shy of the target by 27 runs.

Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan produced the performance of the tournament against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday in IPL 2023. The most successful spinner in this format had a night to remember, even though his team fell shy of the target by 27 runs. In the first innings, Rashid returned with figures of four for 30, and during the chase, when GT’s back was against the wall, his incredible 79 from 32 balls, which included ten sixes and three fours, brought the touring side closer to the target. During MI’s batting, when only five wickets fell, and they scored a whopping 218 for five, Rashid’s four-wicket haul looks like a great deal. The ranked-number-one T20I bowler in the world accounted for the openers Ishan and Rohit, Nehal Wadhera and finisher Tim David. However, it was Suryakumar Yadav’s maiden IPL hundred, which hogged all the limelight. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: 'I wanted to make a comeback for my son because he never...' says MI's star performer Piyush Chawla The India batter, who is also a master stroke-maker in this format, unleashed himself and slammed 11 fours and six sixes on his way to scoring 103* off 49 balls. With this, he also climbed to the third spot for highest run-scorers (479 runs from 12 matches) this season. While chasing, GT was down and out and probably looked like running the lost race. That equation changed when Rashid came out to bat – and the scorecard read 100 for seven. The right-handed batter turned the heads around with his batting display and sent shivers down the spine of the bowlers and even the MI fans who were present inside the stadium. Rashid hammered the premium bowlers to parts of the park, let alone sparing the newcomers during that knock. Although he did look like pulling the rabbit out of the hat at one stage, with too much to chase in the end caught up with him eventually. Following that show-stopping performance, Rashid earned praises from all over and even called this knock his most memorable one. Posting on his social media handles, Rashid wrote, ‘This will be one of the most memorable innings 🙌 Thank you for your love and support’ This will be one of the most memorable innings 🙌 Thank you for your love and support 💙🙏#AavaDe #GujaratTitans #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/yTsULGeuMW — Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) May 12, 2023 × Meanwhile, both Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are in the top three and are likely to seal the playoffs berths alongside Chennai Super Kings, who are at the second spot with 15 points from 12 games. While GT is leading the chart with 16 points, they still need to win a game in their remaining two matches to ensure a top-two finish.

IPL 2023: Rockstar Rashid Khan calls knock against Mumbai Indians his 'most memorable innings'

Two-time World Cup winner Piyush Chawla is making headlines with his stellar performances in the ongoing IPL 2023 for Mumbai Indians. The out-of-favour India leg-spinner made inroads this season by picking the bulk of wickets in almost every inning, and as things stand, is third on the list of highest wicket-taker this time with 19 scalps from 12 matches played.

Even against the defending champions Gujarat Titans the other night at Wankhede, Piyush returned with figures of two for 36 in four overs, picking two power hitters in Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia.&nbsp;

Speaking to Jio Cinema after the game that Mumbai Indians won by 27 runs, Piyush said he wanted to make a comeback after remaining unsold in the last season as the urge was still there. Elaborating on his road to return, Piyush said the Gujarat Cricket Association and former keeper-batter Parthiv Patel helped him a lot.&nbsp;

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Piyush added, though earlier he never used to attend the camps, this time he did; and following his successful spell in domestic cricket, where he picked 16 wickets across Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mumbai Indians brought him on board.

All the hard work seemed to have paid off as his bowling has helped Mumbai gain momentum after a jittery start to the season, and they are now closer to a playoff berth.

"Well, I just wanted to make a comeback because that urge was there to play. Earlier, I never used to go to all the camps, but this year I attended all the camps. Gujarat Cricket Association helped me a lot, and Parthiv Patel helped me a lot. After that, I played in all the tournaments, DY Patil, Mushtaq Ali, and Vijay Hazare. I wanted to bowl in the matches, at the nets I have bowled enough," Piyush said while speaking on Jio Cinema.

Adding on what this means to him, Piyush revealed another reason for him to make his comeback was his son. The leg-spinner said because his son had never watched him play live he wanted to return and perform for him.&nbsp;

"It means a lot (this season) because it's not only about the comeback. I wanted to play for my son as well because he had not seen me playing. When he saw me, he was too young. Now he has started understanding it better although he is still 6. But he really follows the game and understands the game. So I really wanted to play the game and do something special for him," Piyush added.

Two-time World Cup winner Piyush Chawla is making headlines with his stellar performances in the ongoing IPL 2023 for Mumbai Indians. The out-of-favour India leg-spinner made inroads this season by picking the bulk of wickets in almost every inning, and as things stand, is third on the list of highest wicket-taker this time with 19 scalps from 12 matches played.

Two-time World Cup winner Piyush Chawla is making headlines with his stellar performances in the ongoing IPL 2023 for Mumbai Indians. The out-of-favour India leg-spinner made inroads this season by picking the bulk of wickets in almost every inning, and as things stand, is third on the list of highest wicket-taker this time with 19 scalps from 12 matches played. Even against the defending champions Gujarat Titans the other night at Wankhede, Piyush returned with figures of two for 36 in four overs, picking two power hitters in Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tewatia. Speaking to Jio Cinema after the game that Mumbai Indians won by 27 runs, Piyush said he wanted to make a comeback after remaining unsold in the last season as the urge was still there. Elaborating on his road to return, Piyush said the Gujarat Cricket Association and former keeper-batter Parthiv Patel helped him a lot. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Suryakumar Yadav's impressive ton powers MI to third in standings, beat GT by 27 runs Piyush added, though earlier he never used to attend the camps, this time he did; and following his successful spell in domestic cricket, where he picked 16 wickets across Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Mumbai Indians brought him on board. All the hard work seemed to have paid off as his bowling has helped Mumbai gain momentum after a jittery start to the season, and they are now closer to a playoff berth. "Well, I just wanted to make a comeback because that urge was there to play. Earlier, I never used to go to all the camps, but this year I attended all the camps. Gujarat Cricket Association helped me a lot, and Parthiv Patel helped me a lot. After that, I played in all the tournaments, DY Patil, Mushtaq Ali, and Vijay Hazare. I wanted to bowl in the matches, at the nets I have bowled enough," Piyush said while speaking on Jio Cinema. Adding on what this means to him, Piyush revealed another reason for him to make his comeback was his son. The leg-spinner said because his son had never watched him play live he wanted to return and perform for him. "It means a lot (this season) because it's not only about the comeback. I wanted to play for my son as well because he had not seen me playing. When he saw me, he was too young. Now he has started understanding it better although he is still 6. But he really follows the game and understands the game. So I really wanted to play the game and do something special for him," Piyush added.

IPL 2023: 'I wanted to make a comeback for my son because he never...' says MI's star performer Piyush Chawla

There is no stopping Suryakumar Yadav.

The ranked-number-one T20I batter in the world is having the time of his life in IPL 2023, and following his recent headline-making inning against Gujarat Titans, Suryakumar must be on cloud nine. Playing a crucial home game against the defending champions GT, Suryakumar was at his brutal best, scoring his maiden IPL hundred as he remained unbeaten on 103* off 47 balls in the first innings.

A knock that saw him hitting 11 fours and six super sixes, some of which left everyone spell-bounded, including the commentators, SKY, as most fans call him, continued his dream run after a jittery start in this season.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2023-rockstar-rashid-khan-calls-knock-against-mumbai-indians-his-most-memorable-innings-591942">IPL 2023: Rockstar Rashid Khan calls knock against Mumbai Indians his 'most memorable innings'</a>

Tom Moody - the former Aussie all-rounder, was in awe of his inning, much like everyone else, and called it a genius. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo after the game, Moody said the way Surya plays, he makes every bowler look clueless as they run out of options on where to bowl to him.

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Sharing his thoughts on SKY's inning, Moody said the way Surya manipulates the field, he puts the pressure on the bowler and the opposition captain.

“Genius! That’s the only way that you can describe his batting in this format. He is a pure genius. The way he manipulates the fields, the way conducts where he wants the bowlers to bowl, the pressure he puts on the bowlers and the opposition captain,” Moody said.&nbsp;

He also said that Surya’s ability to pick the length is impeccable, and with the variety of shots he has under his sleeves, it makes him such a dangerous batter.&nbsp;

“He has got them in the palm of his hand. If you look at that last shot, you can read the play. You sort of sense that he was going to do that, and the bowler also might be thinking that he might sweep this. But he had just hit the bowler for a six straight over mid-off. He has got so many answers for so many deliveries. He is almost impossible to bowl to,” Moody added while talking highly of Suryakumar Yadav.

Thanks to his maiden IPL hundred, Mumbai posted another 200-plus-total on the board and had GT's back against the wall inside the 12th over. However, an unlikely onslaught from Rashid Khan put GT in a commanding position, they still fell shy of the target by 27 runs.

There is no stopping Suryakumar Yadav. The ranked-number-one T20I batter in the world is having the time of his life in IPL 2023, and following his recent headline-making inning against Gujarat Titans, Suryakumar must be on cloud nine.

There is no stopping Suryakumar Yadav. The ranked-number-one T20I batter in the world is having the time of his life in IPL 2023, and following his recent headline-making inning against Gujarat Titans, Suryakumar must be on cloud nine. Playing a crucial home game against the defending champions GT, Suryakumar was at his brutal best, scoring his maiden IPL hundred as he remained unbeaten on 103* off 47 balls in the first innings. A knock that saw him hitting 11 fours and six super sixes, some of which left everyone spell-bounded, including the commentators, SKY, as most fans call him, continued his dream run after a jittery start in this season. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Rockstar Rashid Khan calls knock against Mumbai Indians his 'most memorable innings' Tom Moody - the former Aussie all-rounder, was in awe of his inning, much like everyone else, and called it a genius. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo after the game, Moody said the way Surya plays, he makes every bowler look clueless as they run out of options on where to bowl to him. Weather forecast said the SKY was clear; didn't account for it raining sixes 🌦 What a BRILLIANT knock from @surya_14kumar 💥#MIvGT #IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/1hkndMnugw — JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 12, 2023 × Sharing his thoughts on SKY's inning, Moody said the way Surya manipulates the field, he puts the pressure on the bowler and the opposition captain. “Genius! That’s the only way that you can describe his batting in this format. He is a pure genius. The way he manipulates the fields, the way conducts where he wants the bowlers to bowl, the pressure he puts on the bowlers and the opposition captain,” Moody said. He also said that Surya’s ability to pick the length is impeccable, and with the variety of shots he has under his sleeves, it makes him such a dangerous batter. “He has got them in the palm of his hand. If you look at that last shot, you can read the play. You sort of sense that he was going to do that, and the bowler also might be thinking that he might sweep this. But he had just hit the bowler for a six straight over mid-off. He has got so many answers for so many deliveries. He is almost impossible to bowl to,” Moody added while talking highly of Suryakumar Yadav. Thanks to his maiden IPL hundred, Mumbai posted another 200-plus-total on the board and had GT's back against the wall inside the 12th over. However, an unlikely onslaught from Rashid Khan put GT in a commanding position, they still fell shy of the target by 27 runs.

IPL 2023: 'He is a pure genius, he is impossible to bowl to,' Tom Moody praises superlative Suryakumar Yadav

Propelled by Suryakumar Yadav’s impressive ton, Mumbai Indians (MI) have taken another step towards the playoff stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with an impressive win against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday, May 12. The – run win saw MI reach 14 points and have two games in hand to make the playoffs while GT continue to stay at the top of the league despite the defeat.

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<h2>Rashid delays MI win</h2>

Chasing 219, defending champions T lost three wickets in the powerplay before Rashid Khan played an impressive knock with the bat. The Afghan skipper scored an unbeaten 79 off 32 deliveries, but could not avoid his team’s defeat. He was well supported by Vijay Shankar (29) and David Miller (41) and stitched an unbeaten partnership of 88 runs for the ninth wicket with fellow Afghan star Noor Ahmad (7).

However, with no big contributions from other players GT were never in the contest and were restricted to 191/8 in their 20 overs and lost the contest by 27 runs. Akash Madhwal was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets for MI while Kumar Kartikeya and Piyush Chawla both ended with two wickets each.

<h2>Surya leads MI’s charge</h2>

Suryakumar Yadav's blistering maiden IPL century propelled Mumbai Indians to 218/5 against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match here at Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

Suryakumar scored the highest for Mumbai with a sensational unbeaten 103 off 49 balls while Ishan Kishan and Vishnu Vinod played fine knocks of 31 and 30 respectively. For GT, Rashid Khan bagged four wickets while Mohit Sharma scalped one. Put to bat first, Mumbai got off to a fiery start as their openers Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma slammed boundaries at regular intervals. Rohit looked in rich form as he smoked Mohit Sharma for 14 runs with two cracking fours and one massive six.

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On the last over's final ball, Suryakumar brought up his century with a stunning six and took his team's total to 218/5.

MI will next take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on Tuesday, May 16 while they will conclude their league stage campaign on Sunday, May 21 at the Wankhede Stadium. On the flip side, GT still are top of the league and will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday before concluding the league campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Propelled by Suryakumar Yadav’s impressive ton, Mumbai Indians (MI) have taken another step towards the playoff stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with an impressive win against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday, May 12.

Propelled by Suryakumar Yadav’s impressive ton, Mumbai Indians (MI) have taken another step towards the playoff stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with an impressive win against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday, May 12. The – run win saw MI reach 14 points and have two games in hand to make the playoffs while GT continue to stay at the top of the league despite the defeat. A crucial win. 2️⃣ crucial points. 💙 Rashid Khan with an entertaining knock at the Wankhede.#OneFamily #MIvGT #MumbaiMeriJaan #MumbaiIndians #IPL2023 #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/RXapqfYrwF — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 12, 2023 × Rashid delays MI win Chasing 219, defending champions T lost three wickets in the powerplay before Rashid Khan played an impressive knock with the bat. The Afghan skipper scored an unbeaten 79 off 32 deliveries, but could not avoid his team’s defeat. He was well supported by Vijay Shankar (29) and David Miller (41) and stitched an unbeaten partnership of 88 runs for the ninth wicket with fellow Afghan star Noor Ahmad (7). However, with no big contributions from other players GT were never in the contest and were restricted to 191/8 in their 20 overs and lost the contest by 27 runs. Akash Madhwal was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets for MI while Kumar Kartikeya and Piyush Chawla both ended with two wickets each. Surya leads MI’s charge Suryakumar Yadav's blistering maiden IPL century propelled Mumbai Indians to 218/5 against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match here at Wankhede Stadium on Friday. Suryakumar scored the highest for Mumbai with a sensational unbeaten 103 off 49 balls while Ishan Kishan and Vishnu Vinod played fine knocks of 31 and 30 respectively. For GT, Rashid Khan bagged four wickets while Mohit Sharma scalped one. Put to bat first, Mumbai got off to a fiery start as their openers Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma slammed boundaries at regular intervals. Rohit looked in rich form as he smoked Mohit Sharma for 14 runs with two cracking fours and one massive six. ALSO READ | WTC Final: ‘Would’ve selected Yashasvi Jaiswal as Rahul’s replacement’ - Michael Vaughan's big remark On the last over's final ball, Suryakumar brought up his century with a stunning six and took his team's total to 218/5. MI will next take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on Tuesday, May 16 while they will conclude their league stage campaign on Sunday, May 21 at the Wankhede Stadium. On the flip side, GT still are top of the league and will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday before concluding the league campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has backed ex-Mumbai Indians star Hardik Panyda when he makes his return to the Wankhede Stadium with Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, May 12. Hardik, who won four titles with MI will look to get one better on his former side as the skipper of the defending champions. GT are top of the pile in the IPL standings and look good to make the playoffs while they can dent MI's chances with a win on Friday.

"Hardik's homecoming will be emotional. He will play a crucial match against the team at the ground where he rose to stardom. Hardik would like to prove a lot by leading his team to victory. This match will be really interesting as it will not be easy for GT to beat MI at their home and then MI would like to equalize the defeat in Ahmedabad and take a strong step towards the playoffs," Ravi Shastri said on Hardik’s return to Wankhede Stadium.

Hardik has enjoyed a stellar spell at GT having led them to the IPL title in 2022 and is well on course for another shot. They currently sit top of the league standings with 16 points with a win all but confirming GT’s passage into the playoffs. A win at the Wankhede Stadium will see Hardik’s side make the top two, which will give them an opportunity to make the final on two occasions.

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If GT are to make the final of the IPL, they will have the opportunity to defend the title at their home. The final of the IPL 2023 will be played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, May 28.

Interestingly, Hardik could also become the first player to win two back-to-back IPL titles, having previously achieved the milestone with Mumbai Indians in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remain the only other team to achieve the accolade in 2010 and 2011.

The contest between MI and GT will start at 7:30 PM with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM.

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Former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has backed ex-Mumbai Indians star Hardik Panyda when he makes his return to the Wankhede Stadium with Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, May 12.

Former India head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri has backed ex-Mumbai Indians star Hardik Panyda when he makes his return to the Wankhede Stadium with Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, May 12. Hardik, who won four titles with MI will look to get one better on his former side as the skipper of the defending champions. GT are top of the pile in the IPL standings and look good to make the playoffs while they can dent MI's chances with a win on Friday. "Hardik's homecoming will be emotional. He will play a crucial match against the team at the ground where he rose to stardom. Hardik would like to prove a lot by leading his team to victory. This match will be really interesting as it will not be easy for GT to beat MI at their home and then MI would like to equalize the defeat in Ahmedabad and take a strong step towards the playoffs," Ravi Shastri said on Hardik’s return to Wankhede Stadium. Hardik has enjoyed a stellar spell at GT having led them to the IPL title in 2022 and is well on course for another shot. They currently sit top of the league standings with 16 points with a win all but confirming GT’s passage into the playoffs. A win at the Wankhede Stadium will see Hardik’s side make the top two, which will give them an opportunity to make the final on two occasions. ALSO READ | WTC Final: ‘Would’ve selected Yashasvi Jaiswal as Rahul’s replacement’ - Michael Vaughan's big remark If GT are to make the final of the IPL, they will have the opportunity to defend the title at their home. The final of the IPL 2023 will be played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, May 28. Interestingly, Hardik could also become the first player to win two back-to-back IPL titles, having previously achieved the milestone with Mumbai Indians in 2019 and 2020 respectively. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remain the only other team to achieve the accolade in 2010 and 2011. The contest between MI and GT will start at 7:30 PM with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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