Just a few are left for the start of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The first match of IPL 2024 will be played between the defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 22nd March. While Gujarat Titans will begin their campaign with a match against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 24th March.Â
The GT vs MI is one of the most awaited contests in IPL 2024 as Hardik Pandya, who led GT to their maiden title in 2022, will now play against the same team at their home ground as a captain of MI. Notably, Pandya was transferred from GT to MI and was appointed as the captain of the franchise ahead of IPL 2024 replacing the five-time winning captain Rohit Sharma. Now, the fans are excited to watch these two teams take on each other on March 24th.
Talking about previous outings in the IPL, both MI and GT have two matches each against each other in four matches. Now, it is expected to be an edge of the seat thriller between both teams.
Before that, let’s have a look at GT vs MI Head to Head, Pitch Report, and Best Players for IPL 2024.
GT vs MI Head-to-Head in Narendra Modi Stadium: Gujarat TItans vs Mumbai Indians Stats
Gujarat TItans and Mumbai Indians have faced each other four times in the IPL, with both teams winning two matches each. Both teams first met at the Brabourne Stadium on 6th May 2022, where MI won a close encounter against GT by 5 runs. Tim David was adjudged Player of the Match for his 44-run knockoff 21 balls.
Have a look at the Head-to-Head between GT and MI in the IPL
Matches | GT Won | MI Won | Tie | NR |
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4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
GT vs MI Head-to-Head at Narendra Modi Stadium
Talking about their stats at the Narendra Modi Stadium, GT and MI have played two matches against each other on this ground with GT coming out victorious on both occasions. GT and MI first played at Narendra Modi Stadium on 25th April 2023, where GT registered a big win by 55 runs with the help of a half-century by Shubman Gill. In the IPL 2023, Qualifier 2 was played on this ground on 26th May 2023, where Gill shined again with his best IPL score of 129 runs off 60 balls as GT defeated MI by 62 runs to enter their second consecutive IPL final.
Matches | GT Won | MI Won | Tie | NR |
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2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report and IPL Records
Talking about the surface of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the pitch is favorable for both batters and the fielders due to its fast outfield. This ground is perfect for chasing a total. Out of the 27 IPL matches played on this ground, 13 have been won by the team batting first, and 14 by the team batting second.
The Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket stadium in the world with a capacity of 132,000 spectators. It is likely to host seven home matches of Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024.
City | Ahmedabad | ||
Country | India | ||
Also or previously Known as | Sardar Patel Stadium, Gujarat Stadium | ||
First Match | 20/03/2010 | ||
Last T20 Match | 29/05/2023 | ||
Matches Played | 27 | ||
Matches Won Batting First | 13 (48.15%) | ||
Matches Won Batting Second | 14 (51.85%) | ||
Matches Won Winning Toss | 13 (48.15%) | ||
Matches Won Losing Toss | 14 (51.85%) | ||
Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
Key Players from Both Teams
GT- X Factors
GT will be having an advantage of playing at their home ground against Mumbai Indians on 24th March. As GT will take on MI in their opening game in Ahmedabad, all eyes will be on Shubman Gill. The newly appointed skipper of GT has a great record while batting at the Narendra Modi Stadium. He will play a crucial role in the opening match against MI as an opener. Along with him, GT has all-rounders and power hitters like Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, and David Miller who could change the match in any over.Â
MI- X Factors
After getting free from the pressure of captaincy, Rohit Sharma will now be able to give his 100% as a batter and will be looking to go big in the opening game against GT. However, all eyes will be on Hardik Pandya, who lead MI against his previous team at their home ground. Along with them, players like Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Tim David will play a crucial part in the opening match.