Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill have handed the loss to their former skipper, Hardik Pandya. Pandya's homecoming to Ahmedabad has ended in agony, as Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by six runs. In what was a settled run-chase, the Gujarat bowlers held their nerve in the death to secure the win.
Sai Sudharsan (45) and Rahul Tewatia (22) cruised Gujarat Titans to a 168-run total. Jasprit Bumrah held the GT batsmen at bay, picking three wickets from his four overs.
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In response, Pandya's Mumbai Indians fell six runs short, despite a valiant effort by former skipper Rohit Sharma (43) and Dewald Brevis (46). Mumbai looked settled, but fell like a pack of cards towards the end. A collective bowling effort by Gujarat Titans saw Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Spencer Johnson, and Mohit Sharma pick two wickets each.
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11:19 PM: GUJARAT TITANS BEAT MUMBAI INDIANS BY SIX RUNS! The hosts have salvaged the victory from the jaws of defeat! That is some stupendous death bowling by the IPL 2023 runners-up! No Pandya, No Problem for GT! Shubman Gill and Umesh Yadav are ecstatic, as Hardik Pandya watches from the dugout with shameful stares! MI - 162/9 after 20 overs.
11:18 PM: WICKET! MI - 160/9 after 19.4 overs. Umesh Yadav, you beauty! It is all about the experience in the death overs, they say. Umesh Yadav gets two in two, as MI need nine in the final two balls to salvage the victory. Piyush Chawla pulls it straight to the hands of Rashid Khan. Piyush Chawla c Rashid Khan b Yadav 0(1)
11:16 PM: WICKET! MI - 160/8 after 19.3 overs. Skipper Hardik Pandya fails to get his team over the finishing line! Hardik goes, six, four, and out! Umesh Yadav concedes ten in the first two balls, and gets the scalp on the third! This could be a match-winning dismissal for the Gujarat Titans! Hardik Pandya c Tewatia b Umesh Yadav 11(4)
11:12 PM: WICKET! MI - 150/7 after 19 overs. Oh how the tides have turned!!! Debutant Spencer Johnson bowls a peach-of-a-penultimate over for the Titans! No nerves from the Aussie pacer. Gerald Coetzee has eaten three balls at the death, and scored just a solitary run. Mumbai Indians are suddenly chasing this tie, with 19 needed off the final six balls. Gerald Coetzee c and b Spencer Johnson 1(3).
11:06 PM: WICKET! MI - 148/6 after 18.2 overs. Oh, oh... the set batter Tilak throws his wicket away! It is a six and a wicket for Tilak Varma. Mumbai Indians seem to be crumbling after losing two wickets in three deliveries. It is a long way back from here, unless skipper Hardik has some other plans. With 21 needed of 10 deliveries, Pandya needs to rescue the side. Tilak Varma c (sub) Manohar b Spencer Johnson 25(19)
11:02 PM: WICKET! MI - 142/5 after 18 overs. Are Mumbai Indians losing the plot? Tim David, who was sent ahead of Pandya by the skipper himself, has failed to make his mark here. Experienced Mohit Sharma does the trick for GT, as the slower one does the trick again, for the veteran. David 11(10) c Miller b Mohit Sharma.
10:50 PM: WICKET! MI - 129/4 after 15.5 overs. Is there a late twist in the tale here? Set Dewald Brevis departs for a well-made 46. MI still need 40 in 4.1 overs, as hard-hitter Tim David walks out to the middle. All in all, this will turn out as an exciting run-chase now. Brevis 46(38) c&b Mohit Sharma.
10:43 PM: It should be Mumbai's game to lose, from here. The visitors are 126/3 after 15 overs, and need just over eight runs per over at the death. Hardik Pandya could come to haunt his former team, and Mumbai look in charge to break the decade-old jinx. Dewald Brevis (46* off 37) is really playing a composed innings in Ahmedabad. What a start to the season for the youngster!
10:31 PM: WICKET! MI - 107/3 after 12.1 overs. Rohit Sharma departs! The former skipper is gone after a well-made 43. In what was looking like Rohit's night, is cut-short by Sai Kishore at the brink. Rohit, who reviewed his LBW, has to walk back to the pavilion after putting his side in pole position to win the encounter. Rohit 43(29) lbw b Sai Kishore.
10:16 PM: Mumbai Indians look on the charge, led by their former captain! Rohit Sharma is on his way to inspire a first season-opener win for MI since 2013! The visitors are 88/2 at the halfway stage, and have two set batters on the crease. It is surely, Mumbai's game to lose from here. Sharma is batting on 40, with Brevis slowly catching up, on 26. MI 88/2 (10); MI need 81 runs to win in 60 balls.
10:02 PM: Mumbai Indians make a fighting comeback after losing two quick wickets. The visitors are 52/2 at the end of the batting powerplay. Both Rohit Sharma and Dewald Brevis have settled on the crease, and the duo will look to build on a match-winning partnership from here. MI 52/2 (6); MI need 117 runs to win in 84 balls.
9:46 PM: WICKET! MI - 30/2 after 3 overs. It is Omarzai Time in Ahmedabad! The star from the ODI World Cup 2023 is doing his business in the T20s. Debutant Naman Dhir, gets out LBW, right after hitting a sweet six in the crowd. As they say in cricket, bowlers usually have the last laugh, and Omarzai smiles after taking two wickets in as many overs. Dhir 20(10) lbw b Omarzai.
9:34 PM: WICKET! MI - 0/1 after 0.4 overs. Omarzai's dream turns into a reality! The Afghan all-rounder picks up Ishan Kishan in his very first over. A dreadful 2024 continues for Kishan, who returns to the pavilion without troubling the scoreboard. Kishan 0(4) c Saha b Omarzai.
9:32 PM: MI batsmen are out for the chase. And, we are underway! Debutant Azmatullah Omarzai will start the proceedings for the hosts, as he faces the deadly duo of Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma on the crease.
9:16 PM: GT 168/6 after 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah was among the peak of the bowlers as he took three wickets to restrict GT to just 168 runs.
8:18 PM: GT - 82/2 after 10 overs. MI have managed to get rid of the GT openers including captain Shubman Gill, halfway into the innings.
7:49 PM: WICKET! GT - 31/1 after 4 overs. Finally a breakthrough for MI as Bumrah gets rid of Wriddhiman Saha.
7:31 PM: We are underway in Ahmedabad!
7:15 PM: Hardik Pandya homecoming wasn't smooth as the Ahmedabad crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium jeered at their former captain.
Hardik Pandya was booed by the Ahmedabad crowd. pic.twitter.com/bGCl8BLz7B
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 24, 2024
7 PM: TOSS! MI have won the toss and decided to field first.
Despite having an opening ceremony in Bengaluru on March 22, a second ceremony will be hosted in Ahmedabad today.
The fifth match of IPL 2024 is upon us as GT are all set to lock horns against MI in their tournament opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
GT vs MI: Lineups
Gujarat Titans Playing XI:
Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Sai Kishore, Spencer Johnson.
Impact Players: BR Sharath, Mohit Sharma, Manav Suthar, Abhinav Manohar, Noor Ahmad.
Mumbai Indians Playing XI:
Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Tim David, Shams Mulani, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chala, Jasprit Bumrah, Luke Wood.
Impact Players: Dewald Brevis, Romario Shepherd, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Mohammad Nabi
GT vs MI: Head-to-head
Stats | GT | MI |
Wins Batting 1st | 2 | 2 |
Wins Chasing | 0 | 0 |
Highest Total | 233/3 | 218/5 |
Lowest Total | 172/5 | 152/9 |
Highest Successful Chase | - | - |
Lowest Total Defended | 207/6 | 177/6 |
Most Runs | Shubman Gill (243 runs) | Suryakumar Yadav (200) |
Highest score | Shubman Gill (129) | Suryakumar Yadav (103*) |
Most wickets | Rashid Khan (10) | Piyush Chawla (5) |
Best Bowling | Mohit Sharma (5/10) | Akash Madhwal (3/31) |
Which TV channels will broadcast the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 match?
Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) IPL 2024 match live telecast in India will be available across Star Sports channels.
Match | Channels |
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians | Star Sports 1 (English), Stars Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Parvah Picture (Marathi), Asianet Plus (Malayalam). |
How to live stream the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 match?
The Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians match will be streamed live on Jio Cinema app & website.
Match | Live Stream |
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians | JioCinema app & website (Free) |
GT vs MI: Betting odds
MI are slight favourites to win the match according to Betting Odds via Dafabet.
Team | Odds |
Gujarat Titans | 2.15 |
Mumbai Indians | 1.80 |