IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Mumbai Indians in GT vs MI Qualifier 2

IPL 2023: After losing the first two games of the 16th edition, many thought that the Mumbai Indians would repeat their poor performance of 2022, where they finished at the bottom. On the other hand, injuries to the key players and form were also major issues. But guess what? The five-time champions are among the three teams remaining in the competition.

They are scheduled to play in Qualifier 2 against the defending champion Gujarat Titans on Friday at Narendra Modi Stadium. MI is on a roll and coming off two big wins. They thrashed LSG by a massive 81 runs in the Eliminator and will be high on confidence. With the form MI is in, they will surely challenge GT. The form of the players is also good, and it will be a cracking contest. Here, we will talk about three crucial players for Mumbai in GT vs MI Qualifier 2.

IPL 2023: Three Crucial Mumbai Indians in GT vs MI Qualifier 2

3. Cameron Green

Cameron Green has been one of the prime reasons for MI’s success so far this season. He has been a great addition to the team and has taken giant steps in his debut season. Green has been the player to watch out for after the great buzz about the price tag he entered the competition with.

This season, he has scored 422 runs in 15 innings at an excellent average of 52.75 and a strike rate of 161.07. He has also scored one century and two half-centuries, along with 20 sixes. He has also done a decent job with the ball, taking six wickets in the middle. Green will need to deliver yet another crucial performance on Friday in this important game. He scored a quick 41 off 23 in the last game against LSG and will play a key role on Friday.

2. Ishan Kishan

The star wicketkeeper batter, Ishan Kishan, will be the big wicket at the top for GT. He is in great form and is the second-highest scorer for the team. Ishan has given MI some good starts, which is why Mumbai has consistently scored over 200 or more this season. He will look to give yet another good start to the team to put pressure on the opposition.

The left-hander has scored 454 runs so far at an average and strike rate of 30.27 and 142.77, with three half-centuries. He will be eager to perform on the big stage, and GT will be aware of the threat that he can bring to the game. They can’t let him get away, as he is an aggressive player who likes to take on the bowling.

1. Suryakumar Yadav

The biggest wicket on either side on Friday is India’s “Mr. 360,” Suryakumar Yadav. He is among the top scorers in the competition. He is just unstoppable when he gets going, and with the ability to play shots around the ground, he is just a one-man show. Suryakumar has become the backbone of the team, and MI will rely on him even in Qualifier 2.

This season, he has scored 544 runs at an average of 41.85 and a brilliant strike rate of 183.78. SKY has also scored four half-centuries and one century. He smashed a 49-ball unbeaten 103 against the defending champion in the last meeting between the two. They couldn’t stop him in that game, and it might be the same today.