What will the qualification scenarios be for IPL 2023 teams after MI vs. GT?

Five-time winners On Friday, Mumbai Indians will host the defending champions and league leaders Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium. The teams vying for a spot in the competition’s final four have a great deal resting on the upcoming match.

Hardik Pandya’s Gujarat Titans are the IPL 2023’s hottest team, having won five of their previous six matches. Meanwhile, the hosts Mumbai Indians have rediscovered their dominant form in the final stages of the tournament and will present the defending champions with a formidable challenge in their own territory.

In terms of the game’s repercussions, a victory for Gujarat Titans would cement their position at the top of the table and guarantee them a spot in the top two. Chennai Super Kings are presently in second place in the standings with 15 points, so GT’s victory will also increase their chances of finishing in the top two.

The victory of Mumbai Indians will diminish the aspirations of teams below them in the table of points.
However, a victory for the home team will not only increase their chances of securing a postseason berth, but will also seemingly end the playoff aspirations of Kolkata Knight Riders, who suffered a debilitating defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals in their most recent match. After Mumbai’s victory, the two-time champions will rely on other clubs to do them a favor. Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are also contending for a spot in the top four, will be thrown a curveball by MI’s victory.

The teams below the Mumbai-based franchise will be rooting for Gujarat Titans to win, particularly Faf du Plessis’s RCB, who will be hoping to face a much-changed Titans team in their final league match, as they may rest key players after securing a spot in the top two.