Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are poised to face off in Match 5 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The encounter will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 24) evening.

Opening batter Shubman Gill will captain the Titans this season, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya – who has been traded to MI from GT – would lead the five-time IPL champions for the first time.

IPLT20 Stats and Records at Narendra Modi Stadium:

Total matches: 27
Matches won batting first: 13
Matches won bowling first: 14
Average score batting first: 172
Highest total recorded: 233/4 (20 Ov) by Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
Lowest total recorded: 102/10 (19.4 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Highest score chased: 182/5 (19.2 Ov) by Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings

Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report:

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad holds the distinction of being the largest cricket ground globally, with pitches typically favouring batters, providing conducive conditions for run accumulation. Nonetheless, the early stages of the match may pose challenges for batters, given the pitch’s inclination to assist seam bowlers. Additionally, spinners are anticipated to find support from the surface as the game progresses. Overall, an engaging encounter is anticipated at this venue.

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Ahmedabad Weather Forecast

In Ahmedabad, the weather forecast indicates clear skies and abundant sunshine, with no precipitation expected, ensuring that the match proceeds without any interference from rain. The temperature is projected to hover around 26 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a humidity level of approximately 60%. Furthermore, a gentle breeze is anticipated, blowing at a speed of 13 kmph.

Squads:

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Jayant Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Shahrukh Khan, Abhinav Manohar, Sharath BR, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Darshan Nalkande, Kartik Tyagi, Spencer Johnson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sushant Mishra

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Luke Wood, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Gopal, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Romario Shepherd, Arjun Tendulkar, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivalik Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Madhwal, Nuwan Thushara, Dewald Brevis, Kwena Maphaka, Naman Dhir

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