IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians (MI) are all set to lock horns with defending champions Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 on Friday (May 28) at Wankhede cricket stadium. The winner of MI vs GT Qualifier 2 will square off against MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2023 Final on Sunday (May 28).
Ahead of Mumbai vs Gujarat IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 match, let's have a look at top players to watch out for in IPL 2023 Qualifier 2.
Shubman Gill (Mumbai Indians): GT star opener Shubman Gill is key for GT in their must-win match against MI tonight. Gill has so far scored two tons in a row and four remarkable fifties this season. With 722 runs so far, he is on the verge of overtaking Faf du Plessis to claim top spot in the Orange Cap list.
Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans): Afghanistan's 24-year-old leg-spinner Rashid Khan (25 wickets in 15 matches), at present, is the second-highest wicket-taker in 2023 season of IPL. The GT star all-rounder has been quite handy with the bat as well. Few days back in GT vs MI IPL 2023 fixture, Rashid's 32-ball 79 became the highest score ever by a No. 8 batter in IPL history.
Cameron Green (Mumbai Indians): Cameron's Green scored a ton for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their must-win match against league stage match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Aussie is an absolute asset for MI when it comes to scoring quick runs, hit sixes and fours.
Akash Madhwal (Mumbai Indians): Uncapped Indian pacer Akash Madhwal made headlines with his magical spell against LSG in IPL Eliminator. The 29-year-old pacer bagged 5 wickets for 5 runs in 3.3 overs for MI in their must-win game, which saw LSG get bowled out for 101.
Mohammed Shami (Gujarat Titans): GT’s veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, at present, tops the Purple Cap list (bowler with maximum wickets in IPL). Shami has so far bagged 26 wickets in 15 IPL matches at an economy of 7.66.