In an impressive display of their champion’s character, the Mumbai Indians, who hold the remarkable record of being five-time IPL winners, delivered a resounding 81-run victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator match.
With this big win, Mumbai Indians secured their place in the highly anticipated Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2023 season. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians will now lock horns with the defending IPL champions, Gujarat Titans, in the upcoming Qualifier 2 showdown to be held in Ahmedabad.
Although the Gujarat Titans suffered a defeat against the Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1, their top-seeded finish in the league stage has granted them a valuable second chance to contend for the coveted IPL trophy under the leadership of Hardik Pandya.
Turning their attention to Qualifier 2, the Gujarat Titans will host the winner of the Eliminator, a thrilling match that unfolded at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Mumbai Indians exhibited a dominant and commanding performance in this contest, securing a resounding victory over the Lucknow Super Giants and boosting their confidence in the process. Know complete details on IPL 2023 qualifier 2, when, where, how to watch in India.
IPL Playoffs 2023: Who are the winners?
The IPL 2023 Qualifier 1 witnessed an intense battle between the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans, with Chennai emerging victorious by a margin of 15 runs.
Chennai Super Kings put up a respectable total of 172 for 7 on the board, showcasing a commendable batting performance. In pursuit of 173, Gujarat Titans, known for their exceptional chasing abilities, faltered and were dismissed for 157 in their allotted 20 overs.
Moving on to the IPL 2023 Eliminator match, the Lucknow Super Giants’ bowler, Naveen-ul-Haq, put up an impressive display with the ball, restricting Mumbai Indians to a score of 182/8 in their 20 overs.
However, in response, Akash Madhwal turned the tables with an outstanding bowling performance, claiming remarkable figures of 5/5. His exceptional efforts led to the dismantling of the Lucknow Super Giants for a mere 101 runs, resulting in a one-sided contest.
IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: GT vs MI Match Details
When will IPL 2023 playoffs qualifier-2 be played?
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 match is scheduled for May 26.
At what time will the IPL 2023 playoffs qualifier-2 be played?
At 7:30 PM, the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will square off.
Where will the IPL 2023 playoffs qualifier-2 match be played?
The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad will host the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.
How to watch GT vs MI IPL 2023 playoffs qualifier-2?
The Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2023 Playoffs Qualifier 2 game will be live-streamed on the Star Sports network in India. The JioCinema app and website allow Indian fans to watch the game live online.
Squads
Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill,, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little, Yash Dayal, Alzarri Joseph, Sai Sudharsan, Jayant Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Srikar Bharat, Abhinav Manohar, Pradeep Sangwan, Matthew Wade, Odean Smith, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Shivam Mavi, Darshan Nalkande, Urvil Patel, Noor Ahmad
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Arshad Khan, Jason Behrendorff, Dewald Brevis, Piyush Chawla, Tim David, Raghav Goyal, Cam Green, Ishan Kishan, Duan Jansen, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Shams Mulani, Ramandeep Singh, Hrithik Shokeen, Tristan Stubbs, Arjun Tendulkar, N Tilak Varma, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Suryakumar Yadav, Chris Jordan
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