In Match 5 of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians elected to bowl first against Gujarat Titans. Hardik Pandya, the Mumbai Indians skipper, won the toss and chose to field at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The team selected three overseas players in their playing XI, contrary to the usual four.
Pandya, who recently moved from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians, mentioned the possibility of dew coming into play later in the match. He expressed his gratitude towards Gujarat for his early success in cricket but acknowledged Mumbai for his overall growth in the sport. Jasprit Bumrah, who missed the previous IPL season, returned to the team.
The Mumbai Indians have been preparing for the past two weeks in a camp in Mumbai, as stated by Pandya. The skipper mentioned the eagerness of the team to perform well in this match. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill expressed his excitement to lead the team at a venue where he has fond memories.
Three players made their debut for Gujarat Titans in this match: Umesh Yadav, Spencer Johnson, and Azmatullah Omarzai. Gill highlighted the crowd as one of their strengths and mentioned having participated in a couple of practice sessions at the ground over the week. The playing XIs for both teams were also announced for this crucial encounter.
Overall, the match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans promises to be an exciting contest, with both teams looking to secure a crucial victory early in the tournament. Fans can expect a thrilling battle between these two powerhouse franchises in the IPL 2024.
