After losing to MI, Gujarat Titans (GT), the defending champions of IPL 2023, are preparing for their 13th match against Aiden Markram’s Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday, May 15, at the renowned Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have previously faced each other twice, with one win each. GT is eager to secure their spot in Qualifier 1, while a defeat for Hyderabad will eliminate them from the playoffs race.
IPL 2023 Match No.62 Details
- Date: Monday, 15th May 2023.
- Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Match Preview
The 62nd match of the Indian Premier League 2023 will see Gujarat Titans face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In their previous match, GT suffered a 27-run defeat against MI in Mumbai. In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad has displayed some form of consistency in their recent IPL fixtures. As Gujarat prepares to take on Hyderabad on May 15, the defending champions will be confident of securing another win to cement their place in the league playoffs.
Pitch Report
The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch is known for its fast pace and provides ample assistance to the pacers if they bowl in the right areas. Batsmen need to exercise patience during the early stages of their innings. However, once they settle in, they can play their shots freely.
Gujarat Titans Probable XI
- Wriddhiman Saha (wk)
- Vijay Shankar
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- David Miller
- Rahul Tewatia
- Abhinav Manohar
- Mohit Sharma
- Rashid Khan
- Mohammed Shami
- Alzarri Joseph
- Noor Ahmad
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable XI
- Abhishek Sharma
- Anmolpreet Singh
- Rahul Tripathi
- Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Aiden Markram (c)
- Glenn Phillips
- Abdul Samad
- Marco Jansen
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Mayank Markande
- T Natarajan
Probable Best Performers
The likely star batsman for Gujarat Titans is Shubman Gill, who is having a terrific IPL 2023 season and is a strong contender for the Orange Cap. The aggressive right-handed opener has amassed 475 runs in 12 innings at an impressive average of 43.18. Gill will be eager to maintain his excellent form and make a significant contribution against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
On the other hand, Rashid Khan is perhaps one of the most formidable bowlers in the tournament, and he is expected to lead the bowling attack for Gujarat Titans. The Afghan spin wizard has the ability to weave his magic around the opposition and deceive them with his exceptional skills. He will be a key player in disrupting the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting line-up in the upcoming match.
IPL 2023 Match 62, Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Prediction
The defending champions Gujarat Titans are currently in a strong position on the points table and a victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their upcoming match will ensure their qualification for the first qualifier. However, the Sunrisers need to perform at their very best if they hope to challenge the defending champions.
With a well-balanced side, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Gujarat Titans manage to overpower the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.
Prediction: Gujarat Titans (GT) to win the Match.
