Mumbai Indians are having a winning streak and have been in massive form thanks to Rohit Sharma picking up his mojo as the tournament progressed. On the other Gujarat Titans' top 3 batters, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler have been in tremendous form. While both teams are roaring high, it's time for MI to host GT in the Wankhede Stadium as both teams are looking to steal two points and sneak to the top of the table.
Gujarat Titans won the toss and decided to bowl first. Gill, the skipper of the side, has informed that Kagiso Rabadda still needs some more practice matches to get in the groove. Moreover, GT will play Arshad Khan is coming back in the eleven, replacing Washington Sundar. Well, MI will be playing the same team.
Here's what the captains said at the toss:
Shubman Gill:
We will bowl first. I don't think the wicket will change much, got to have a total on the board and then chase it. It's all about delivering our best as a team. We have one change. Arshad comes back for Sundar. Rabada is back, but he will need a few games to get back in the groove. We are fortunate that we can use Kishore when needed. We have 6-7 bowling options.
Hardik Pandya:
We don't mind batting. There's a lot of breeze. Will be fine to bowl second in such conditions as well. For us it's important to execute our plans. In IPL, anyone can come in and change a game. We need to stick to our plans and be ruthless for 20 overs. We need to maintain discipline, need to be humble and focussed. We are playing with the same team.
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Playing XI of both teams:
Mumbai Indians:
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(WK), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(C), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.
Impact subs: Karn Sharma, Reece Topley, Robin Minz, Raj Angad Bawa and Ashwani Kumar.
Gujarat Titans:
Shubman Gill(C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(WK), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
Impact subs: Sherfane Rutherford, , Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror and Dasun Shanaka.
