In Match 5 of the 2024 Indian Premier League, Gujarat Titans clash with Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on March 24th. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM local time on Sunday.
Despite high scores for teams batting first at Motera, recent matches have shown chasing becoming trickier. Unlike Wankhede, boundaries here require powerful hitting to clear. A total exceeding 190 is deemed match-winning in knockout games at this venue.
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MI vs GT Prediction & Tips
Last season, Gujarat Titans dominated the group stage but fell short in the final, narrowly missing out on a second championship. Despite their strong squad, they kick off the 2024 season facing a tough opener against Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai, on the other hand, finished third last season, showcasing strong form in the latter stages. With experts tipping them for success this season, Mumbai boasts the depth and quality to secure a winning start. Expect a thrilling match as both teams aim to assert their dominance early in the tournament.
MI vs GT Betting Tips
Mumbai Indians vs Gujrat Titans – Coin Toss
At this venue, IPL matches have seen a close split between teams winning while batting first or second, with a ratio of 14 to 13 respectively. Given the slight increase in humidity during the latter part of the game, we anticipate both captains opting to bowl first.
MI vs GT Who Will Win?
The anticipation of Hardik Pandya leading his new team against his former squad adds an extra layer of intrigue for IPL fans. Pandya’s impact, along with key players like ,Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Piyush Chawla, is expected to be crucial.
With this in mind, our prediction favors Mumbai Indians to emerge victorious over Gujarat Titans.
Mumbai Indians vs Gujrat Titans – Top Batters
For Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill, David Miller, and Kane Williamson are our top picks with the bat. Miller showcased his prowess with a strike rate of 145.51 in the previous IPL, amassing over 10,000 T20 runs.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians’ batting features Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Tilak Varma. Rohit, relieved from captaincy duties, is set to shine with over 6200 IPL runs to his name. Kishan bounced back impressively last season, while Tilak’s explosive batting adds depth to Mumbai’s lineup. Reportedly, Mumbai Indians’ key batter, Suryakumar Yadav, is set to miss a few initial matches as he has not received clearance from the NCA.
Mumbai Indians vs Gujrat Titans – Top Bowlers
Our bowling recommendations for Gujarat Titans are Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, and Umesh Yadav. Yadav is on the verge of reaching 200 wickets in T20 cricket, boasting 136 dismissals in his IPL career. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan’s exceptional record includes 564 T20 scalps, with 27 wickets in the 2023 IPL at a remarkable average of 14.89 balls per dismissal.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians turn to Jasprit Bumrah, Piyush Chawla, and Mohammad Nabi for their bowling. Nabi brings consistency and skill to the table, while Bumrah’s pace, accuracy, and swinging abilities make him a formidable force, highlighted by his best T20 figures of 5/10.
MI vs GT Prediction & Tips – Batting First Team Scores
The team batting first must cross 190 to give the other a defendable total.
MI vs GT Dream11 Prediction Playing XI
Mumbai Indians
- Rohit Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Tilak Varma
- Nehal Wadhera
- Tim David
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Mohammad Nabi
- Gerald Coetzee
- Kwena Maphaka
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Piyush Chawla
Gujrat Titans
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Wriddhiman Saha
- Kane Williamson
- Vijay Shankar
- David Miller
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Josh Little
- Umesh Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
MI vs GT Live Score IPL 2024
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MI vs GT Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | GT Won | MI Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
MI vs GT Betting Odds
The bookies favor Mumbai Indians at 1.75, making them the favorites in this matchup, while Gujarat Titans are considered underdogs at 2.10. With Mumbai Indians now led by the former Gujarat captain and Gujarat Titans under the guidance of a young skipper, anticipation is high for the contest.
MI vs GT Prediction & Tips – Who Will Win?
- Shubman Gill’s outstanding 890-run performance in the last IPL season positions him as a strong contender for Gujarat Titans’ highest run-scorer in this game.
- Rashid Khan’s stellar IPL track record makes him a top choice as Gujarat Titans’ leading wicket-taker against Mumbai Indians.
- With 22 wickets in the previous campaign, Piyush Chawla’s experience makes him a solid candidate for Mumbai Indians’ top wicket-taker in this fixture.
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Last Updated on March 23, 2024
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