Gujarat Titans are set to wrestle with Mumbai Indians in match 5 of IPL 2024. GT vs MI encounter takes place on Sunday, March 24 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill leads Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024.
Gujarat Titans finished as runners-up in the last season. They have reached finals in the last two editions and will aim for a wonderful show this time. They will look for a win in the opening game to commence the season on a winning note. Below we glance at Gujarat Titans’ predicted playing 11 in the match.
Gujarat Titans Playing 11 vs Mumbai Indians – IPL 2024, Match 5
Shubman Gill (C)
Shubman Gill is the captain of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 and will lead the team in the league. The right-handed batter will open the innings for the team against MI. Last season, Gill won the orange cap by smacking the most 890 runs in 17 games.
Wriddhiman Saha (WK)
Wriddhiman Saha will be the other opener for Gujarat Titans in the opening match. Saha was the second-highest run-getter for GT last season. In 17 games, the right-handed batsman mustered 371 runs. Saha will also keep the stumps for the team.
Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson will be a one-down batter for the side. Last season, the Kiwi batter got injured in the opening game and was ruled out of the season. Williamson will aim for a wonderful batting show this season. He will be an important member of the batting unit.
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Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan will bat in the middle. Along with a spectacular 96-run knock in the final last season, the left-handed batsman slammed 362 runs in 8 games. At a stunning average of 51+ strike rate of 141+, Sudharsan shattered 3 fifties in the season.
David Miller
David Miller will be another batter in the middle for GT in IPL 2024 match 5. The left-handed batter mustered 259 runs in 13 innings last season with 5 unbeaten knocks. At a superb strike rate of 145+, Miller played a few match-winning knock for the side.
Shahrukh Khan
Shahrukh Khan was picked by Gujarat Titans during the IPL auction in 2024. He will be an all-rounder for the side. The right-handed batter was part of Punjab Kings last season. He will aim for a new journey with GT in the 2024 season.
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Rahul Tewatia
Rahul Tewatia will be a lower-order batsman for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024. The right-handed batter batted in 10 games last season, hitting 87 runs at a strike rate of 152+. Tewatia can capture crucial runs for the team in the lower order.
Mohit Sharma
Mohit Sharma will be a crucial pacer for the team. Last season, the right-arm seamer played 14 games and scalped 27 wickets for the team. With a 5-wicket haul in one game and 8.17 economy, Sharma finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in the season.
Umesh Yadav
Umesh Yadav is the new addition to the Gujarat Titans squad. Due to the absence of Mohammad Shami, Yadav will be a crucial pacer for the side. Yadav is highly expected to play in the opening game of IPL 2024.
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Spencer Johnson
Spencer Johnson was picked by Gujarat Titans during the IPL auction for a hefty amount. Johnson has shown marvelous form in T20 tournaments around the world. With the absence of Shami, he will play a major role in the season. Johnson is a debutant in IPL 2024.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan will be a spinner for the team in match 5 of IPL 2024 vs Mumbai Indians. The right-arm spinner clinched 27 wickets last season to finish as joint second-highest wicket-taker. The leg spinner will lead the spin attack for GT in IPL 2024.