Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans Predictions: Mumbai Indians can go to third place if they win this game

Playing in their twelfth game of the season Mumbai Indians will welcome Gujarat Titans in the 57th game of the season at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 12th May. Mumbai Indians can go to third place if they win this game. Who will win this game?

The Mumbai Indians started slowly, but they have been steadily improving and are hitting top form at just the right moment. They moved up to third place in the points table after a convincing victory over the Royal Challengers in their latest match. However, they cannot afford to become complacent, and they will need to secure a convincing win here to improve their NRR.

In their last four matches, the Mumbai Indians have won three while chasing 200 or more. Two of those wins were achieved at the Wankhede Stadium, giving them a significant confidence boost. While Rohit Sharma has been struggling, Ishan Kishan has been in excellent form and has provided a solid foundation for the lower-order batsmen.

Cameron Green and Tim David have been in good form, and Nehal Wadhera has been a major discovery for the Mumbai Indians this season, scoring half-centuries in his last two innings. However, it is Suryakumar Yadav who has been the standout batsman in recent matches, scoring three half-centuries in his previous four innings.

In the bowling department, Piyush Chawla has been the leading wicket-taker for the team, taking 17 wickets. However, he is the only quality spinner on the team. Jason Behrendorff and Chris Jordan are expected to start with the new ball, with Akash Madhwal and Kumar Kartikeya filling in during the middle overs. However, Jordan's tendency to be expensive and erratic under pressure does not make him a favourite among fans.

Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Chris Jordan, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Jason Behrendorff

The Titans have shown great consistency this season, having only lost three out of their 11 matches so far. This puts them comfortably in the lead with a three-point advantage at the top of the table.

The team's opening batters, Shubhman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha, are expected to provide a strong start. Gill has been in good form all season and is the team's top run-scorer with 469 runs, while Saha has recently regained his form with some solid performances in the last few matches.

Both players have a fearless approach to their game, making them challenging to stop, as seen in the Titans' previous match.

The middle order of the Titans appears to be weaker than that of the Mumbai Indians, with Vijay Shankar showing inconsistency despite playing a few good innings. Hardik Pandya and David Miller have also struggled to time the ball on occasion.

However, in the favourable batting conditions of the Wankhede stadium, this middle order has the potential to showcase their big-hitting abilities and be more productive.

The Titans have a strong batting line-up thanks to players like Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, and Rashid Khan, providing them with depth. This could work to their advantage.

The Titans' bowling attack is their strength, with Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan being the joint-highest wicket-takers of the tournament. Shami has been particularly effective with the new ball, and his aim will be to take early wickets against a fragile Mumbai Indians opening pair. Mohit Sharma and Noor Ahmad have also been consistent.

GT's only minor problem to solve is Hardik Pandya playing cautiously. Other than that, the team appears to have no real weaknesses and is well-led.

Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami

In recent matches, it has been observed that the Wankhede pitch is very conducive to batting and no score can be considered unassailable. The team batting first will aim to put up a score of 200 or more to provide their bowlers with a fighting chance. In the initial overs of the match, the spinners may receive some assistance from the pitch, but it will become increasingly batsmen-friendly as the game progresses. The weather forecast suggests a warm and humid climate, with a possibility of dew later in the match. We expect the team batting second to win the game as both teams have some good chasers. Gujarat will go into the game as favourites with their impressive form.