In Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League, Defending champions, Gujarat Titans cross swords with five-time IPL winners at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on May 26, 2023, Friday. The winner of the match between Gujarat and Mumbai will go on to meet Chennai Super Kings in the final of the IPL on May 28, Sunday. Gujarat ended their league stage on top of the points table with 20 points (four defeats and 10 wins) and thus automatically securing their place in the playoffs of the IPL. However, in the qualifier one of the IPL 2023 they suffered a narrow 15-run loss against the Chennai Super Kings. Chennai, on the back of a brilliant fifty from Ruturaj Gaikwad reached a defendable total of 172. With 173 runs to wins, Gujarat batters crumbled under pressure and eventually they got out for 157. However, Gujarat still have another chance to reach the final. IPL 2023: Irfan Pathan Lauds Rohit Sharma, Says 'He Took Mumbai Indians to Qualifiers with Astute Captaincy'.

Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, ended their league stage in the fourth position, though they had to depend on the result of other match to reach the playoffs. In the eliminator match, Mumbai put up a brilliant performance to overcome Lucknow Super Giants. Batting first, Cameron Green and Suryakumar Yadav’s crucial cameos helped Mumbai reach a safe position. Defending 183, Akash Madhwal’s remarkable five-wicket haul blew Lucknow away.

Since there is some slight drizzle in Ahmedabad it is important to mention what happens if the match is completely washed out or there is no result produced out of the match. Let us check what the weather gods are saying. In a bad news for the cricket fans out there, there is some slight drizzle happening in Ahmedabad and it is not expected to stay for a longer period of time. But if it continues to rain the match proceedings might get delayed. Apart from the rains, there is some thunder and lightning also. The toss may get delayed due to the rain. Nevertheless, in case of completely wash out the team that ended their league stage on top of the points table will qualify for the final due to their higher standings. So in that case, it would mean Gujarat will directly qualify for the finals of the IPL 2023 since they ended their league stage on top of the table.

Considering how both teams have ended their league stage, Gujarat should win the match against Mumbai as they have balanced squad that outclasses Mumbai's side.

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