Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Gujarat Titans, IPL 2023: Will KL Rahul's Absence Pave Way For Quinton De Kock?

07.05.2023 - 07:09 sports.ndtv.com

Lucknow Super Giants will be squaring off against Gujarat Titans in their next IPL 2023 match on Sunday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

LSG will be coming to this clash after sharing points with Chennai Super Kings in their previous match due to rain. They are currently standing at the third place on the points table with a total of five wins out of 10 matches.

Apart from this, LSG are also dealing with the blow as their skipper KL Rahul has been ruled out due to a leg injury. In his absence, all-rounder Krunal Pandya will be leading the team.

It will be interesting to see that whether his absence will pave way for South Africa star Quinton de Kock. Adding to their woes, pacer Jaydev Unadkat will also play no part in this IPL after sustaining a shoulder injury.

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Both India and Australia were dealt an injury scare ahead of the World Test Championships final with Ishan Kishan and Cameron Green receiving nasty blows during IPL Qualifier 2 between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Friday. Kishan, who was named as a replacement for injured K L Rahul in India's WTC squad, suffered a freak injury as he collided with his Mumbai Indians teammate Chris Jordan.

GT vs MI, IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Shubman Gill Shines As Gujarat Titans Storm Into Second Successive Final With 62-Run Win Over Mumbai Indians

Shubman Gill extended his sensational run with a third century of the season as Gujarat Titans crushed Mumbai Indians by 62 runs to storm into their second consecutive IPL final in Ahmedabad on Friday. Gill's 60-ball 129 (7x4s, 10x6s) fired Gujarat Titans to a huge 233/3 and in reply, Mumbai Indians, struck by a string of injuries, went down fighting in Qualifier 2 with Suryakumar Yadav (61) and Tilak Varma (43) providing the resistance. Mohit Sharma, introduced in the 15th over, finished with figures of 2.2-0-10-5, triggering a collapse as MI collapsed from 149/4 in 14 overs to 171 all-out in 18.2 overs The 23-year-old Gill scored his third century in the last four innings, recorded the highest score of the season for any batter and took his tally to 851 runs in yet another sensational knock.

Unstoppable Shubman Gill Is A 'Joy To Watch' As GT Star Slams 3rd Century Of IPL 2023

The story of Shubman Gill keeps getting better and better with every match. The talented opening batter has already been anointed the 'prince' of Indian cricket by billions of fans and Gill gave them another reason to show that he rightly deserves the title more than anybody else. The 23-year-old Gill slammed his third century of IPL 2023 for Gujarat Titans in just 49 balls against Mumbai Indians in a must-win IPL Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Friday. While reaching the triple figure mark thrice in one season is a big feat in itself, the commanding fashion in which Gill reached the mark was a treat to watch in itself. This is the joint fastest ton in IPL Playoffs. Wriddhiman Saha (2014 final) and Rajat Patidar (2022 Eliminator) also reached the triple-figure marks in 49 balls.

Who Will Reach IPL 2023 Final If Qualifier 2 Between Gujarat Titans And Mumbai Indians Is Washed Out?

Gujarat Titans take on Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday with the winner reaching the final where they will take on Chennai Super Kings. While MI defeated Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator, this will be GT's second shot at reaching the summit clash after they were outplayed by CSK in Qualifier 1. While the match holds huge importance with respect to the tournament, the weather in Ahmedabad can play spoilsport. With rain pouring down, it is an advantage for GT as they had more points than MI in the group stage of IPL 2023.

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Predicted XI Of Both Teams

With a place in the final up for grabs, Mumbai Indians would be fancying their chances against defending champions Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Akash Madhwal's breathtaking bowling performance against Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator has given MI a much-needed boost ahead of the clash against the holders. GT, on the other hand, were outclassed and outgunned in Qualifier 1 by MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings. The Hardik Pandya-led side will have one last chance to gather themselves up and put their best foot forward in familiar conditions here in order to qualify for their second IPL final on the trot.

Cameron Green Star Picks 'Best Side In IPL 2023'. It Isn't CSK Or MI

Cameron Green is finally justifying his Rs 17.5 crore billing just when Mumbai Indians needed him the most and is happy that his team after initial struggles is now a step away from the IPL summit clash. Having pummelled Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs in the Eliminator, MI will face defending champions Gujarat Titans on Friday in the second Qualifier to decide Chennai Super Kings' opposition in Sunday's final. Green in fact said even skipper Rohit Sharma told newcomers in dressing room that the five-time champions are slow starters.