GT vs MI, IPL 2023 Qualifier 2: Toss delayed after rain makes its way to Narendra Modi Stadium

Defending champions Gujarat Titans take on five-time winners Mumbai Indians in a highly-anticipated showdown in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad on Friday.

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The high-voltage clash however, has a cloud hanging over its head quite literally with heavy rain making its way to the Narendra Modi Stadium and forcing the ground staff to bring out the covers shortly before toss in the third playoff fixture of the season.

There had been a forecast of rain for the penultimate clash of the 16th season, and Ahmedabad did experience showers on the eve of the GT-MI fixture.

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The rain gods then, made their way back to Motera a little over half an hour before toss, the steady drizzle transforming into a downpour and leaving players, match officials and fans wondering if there would be any cricketing action in store or not.

Not looking good. @cricketnext #MIvsGT pic.twitter.com/GSJtXjDZGD

— Sahil Malhotra (@Sahil_Malhotra1) May 26, 2023

Though the rain did subside around 7 pm local time and the covers were taken off promptly, the toss was delayed with the umpires set to inspect the outfield and the pitch at 7.20 pm local time.

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