Indian T20 League 2022: Match 51 - Gujarat vs Mumbai: Preview, Match Details, Pitch Conditions and Updates

The 51st match of the Indian T20 league 2022 shall see Gujarat take on Mumbai. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in this edition so far. While the Hardik Pandya-led side are currently placed at the top of the points table, the five-time champions are placed at the bottom of the points table. The Mumbai-based franchise have had a season to forget.

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They are officially out of the race to the playoffs, and haven't even come close to playing their best. However, they did win their previous encounter against Rajasthan. This was a significant confidence booster for them as the Rajasthan-based franchise have been in superb form of late. This game saw Suryakumar Yadav at his absolute best. Thus, the Mumbai fans would have a lot of hopes from him during the match against Gujarat.

Another bright prospect for them has been Tilak Varma. The youngster has been superb in the tournament so far. As far as the Gujarat-based franchise are concerned, they lost their previous game to Punjab. However, it was due, as they were on a sensational winning streak. They have been superb, and have made it a habit to win games out of nowhere.

As Gujarat have more or less confirmed their spot in the playoffs, they would want to win this game as not only is it against the lowest-placed team in the points table, but also because they would want to finish at the top as it gives them two chances to make it to the final. Moreover, their captain Hardik Pandya will be playing against his former franchise. Thus, he will have a point to prove.

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Pitch Conditions:

This game is set to take place at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. As the conditions are expected to be batting-friendly, 180 could be a good total over here. The team batting first will have to strike from ball one. Thus, both captains would want to bowl first as they would prefer to have a better understanding of the conditions before coming to bat.

Probable Playing XIs:

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Gujarat:

They might want to bring an extra spinner. As Pradeep Sangwan turned out to be expensive during Gujarat's previous game against Punjab, the management might replace him with Jayant Yadav or R Sai Kishore.

Predicted Playing XI:

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Jayant Yadav/R Sai Kishore, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami

Mumbai:

After winning their first game of the 2022 edition, the Rohit Sharma-led side wouldn't want to change their side. Besides, their youngsters have looked impressive, to say the least.

Predicted Playing XI:

Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Hrithik Shokeen, Daniel Sams, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Riley Meredith

Match Details:

Indian T20 League 2022 Match 51, Gujarat vs Mumbai

Venue: Brabourne Stadium

Date & Time: May 6, 7:30 PM

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app for live streaming