IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Will Be Crucial for Gujarat Titans to Win MI vs GT Match No. 57

IPL 2023: Just like last season, the Gujarat Titans dominated the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League as well. Hardik Pandya and his team are currently sitting at the top of the table with 16 points and have almost qualified for the next round. Now, they just need to make sure that they need one more win to finish the group stage in the top position.

GT has their next game against the Mumbai Indians now, which will take place on Friday at the Wankhede Stadium. Gujarat won the last game between the two earlier this season, so can they do it once again? The defending champions have everything they need to beat Mumbai at their home. Hence, in this article, we will discuss the three important players in MI vs GT Match No. 57.

IPL 2023: 3 Key Players for Gujarat Titans in MI vs GT Match No. 57

3. Wriddhiman Saha

Wriddhiman Saha was just unbelievable in the last game against the Lucknow Super Giants. His incredible inning at the top helped GT post their highest IPL total of 227/2. Saha scored 81 off 43, with 10 fours and four boundaries at a strike rate of 188.37. That inning must have caused panic in MI’s camp, as they will be MI’s next opponent.

Saha has scored 273 runs in 11 innings so far at a strike rate of 137.19 and an average of 27.3. In the last phase of his career, the veteran keeper is enjoying himself and playing shots that are putting pressure on the opposition. His timing and temperament are the keys to his batting. Saha can be a big hurdle for the five-time champions on Friday if they do not get him out early.

2. Hardik Pandya

The man who helped MI win numerous games will be leading GT against his former franchise on Friday. Hardik Pandya has a special relationship with Mumbai, where he played seven seasons and was part of four IPL titles. But now he is up against them, and it is always a special feeling when you perform against your former team.

Thus, Hardik will look to make an impact and stay on the winning track. He knows about the pitch and conditions in Mumbai and can take full advantage of them with the bat and ball. So far, he has scored 273 runs in 10 innings at an average of 34.63 and a strike rate of 130.66, with two half-centuries. He has also bowled some good overs, taking three wickets at an economy rate of 8.64. Hardik will like to lead his team to another win this season.

1. Shubman Gill

You might not find many fluent batters like Shubman Gill in modern-day cricket. The 23-year-old is an elegant batter who can change gears as per the situation. He is currently the third highest scorer in the competition and is in the race for the “Orange Cap.” Gill is coming off an unbeaten 94 in the last game against LSG and scored a half-century the last time GT played MI.

He smashed a 34-ball 56 in that game. Gill has scored 469 runs in 11 innings at a decent average of 46.90 and a strike rate of 143.43. He has also scored four half-centuries and will be a big wicket to take for MI. Because Gill provides a perfect platform for other batters to come and start playing their shots which makes him a vital player in the team.