Gujarat Titans secured their place in the playoffs by finishing as the table toppers in the league stage. However, they faced a setback in the first Qualifier against Chennai Super Kings, losing by 15 runs in pursuit of 173 runs. Despite this defeat, the Titans have another opportunity to reach the final, and they will be determined to make the most of their home ground advantage. As the defending champions, they are expected to leave no stone unturned in this crucial encounter.

Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, qualified for the playoffs on the last day of the league stage. They displayed their best performance of the tournament in the Eliminator against Lucknow Supergiants. Batting first, they posted a formidable total of 182 runs on a challenging surface. Their bowlers then dismantled the opposition, restricting them to a mere 101 runs and securing a convincing victory by 81 runs. With their sights set on clinching their sixth IPL title, the five-time champions are only two steps away from their goal.

In predicting today’s IPL match, several factors come into play. Our experts consider various aspects such as head-to-head records, pitch conditions, weather forecast, and team form. Let’s delve into these statistics that hold significance for the GT vs MI prediction.

Head-to-Head Records: The head-to-head record between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians is as follows: Total Matches Played: 2 Gujarat Titans Won: 1 Mumbai Indians Won: 2 Tie: 0 No Result: 0

Pitch Report: After the slow surfaces in Chennai, the playoffs now shift to the batting paradise of Ahmedabad. The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium has been a high-scoring venue throughout the tournament. Except for the early stages with the new ball, the bowlers have found little assistance. A similar batting-friendly wicket is expected for the second Qualifier.

Weather Forecast: On Friday in Ahmedabad, the maximum temperature is expected to reach 41°C, with a humidity level of approximately 46%. There is no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.

Predicted Playing XIs: Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma, Vijay Shankar, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Tilak Varma, Chris Jordan, Hrithik Shokeen / Kumar Karthikeya, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Akash Madhwal

Toss Prediction: In contrast to Chennai, where batting first was preferred, Ahmedabad favors the team bowling first due to the favorable batting conditions. Even without the presence of dew, chasing would be the ideal choice for the team winning the toss.

Match Prediction: Considering the pressure of a high-stakes game, teams may still opt to chase despite the advantage of setting a target. The team batting second would have