IPL Champions 2022, gujarat titan (GT), will host the five-time champion mumbai indians (MI) in Game 5 indian premier league(intense pulsed light)2024 Sunday, March 24, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Titans won their first IPL trophy in the inaugural season of 2022 under the leadership of Hardik Pandya.The following year, Pandya led GT to the IPL final again, but lost to MerckCSK clash in summit due to rainfall restrictions. Hardik Pandya will now captain MI in IPL 2024, while Shubman Gill will lead GT. Gill is determined to prove his mettle and lead the Titans to another IPL trophy this season.

Ahead of this mouth-watering game, let’s take a look at the predicted lineups for both sides.

GT predicts eleven players

Shubman Gill (Captain)

Showman Shubman Gill is the star opening batsman for Gujarat. After winning the Orange Cap in the last edition, Gill is eager to take on Mumbai Indians in the opener of GT.

Friedschmann Saha (goalkeeper)

Skipper Shubman’s opening partner Friedhiman Saha is also known as one of the most destructive batsmen in the Indian Premier League. The India veteran’s power-hitting skills on the power play always led the Titans to high scores.

Sai Sudarsan

Sai Sudharsan, who scored 362 runs in 8 games last year, will be the first-choice batting order. The batsman from Chennai has impressed everyone with his batting prowess and will be an exciting cricketer to watch this season.

Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar, another cricketer from Tamil Nadu, is expected to bat at number four for the Gujarat Titans. Vijay will be a quality addition to the midfield and could add the needed firepower to GT’s batting arsenal.

David Miller

South African southpaw David Miller will be an exciting new star to watch in the GT line-up. He is considered one of the most talented finishers in the IPL. In the middle order batting order, one might not expect Miller to score many runs, but he has a knack for scoring runs at blitzing pace.

Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan rose to fame after performing well for Kings XI Punjab in the previous seasons. He is a batting all-rounder who can control the innings with his fiery batting performance in the lower order. GT will be counting on him to provide valuable runs and lead them in crucial chases in the current season.

Rahul Tewatia

The trustworthy Mr. Rahul Tewatia never disappoints in the cash-rich league. His adventures throughout the seasons have been cherished over the years. Tewatiya is one cricketer who has always been in trend when it comes to crucial scores in the IPL.

Rashid Khan
One of the most feared players in the T20 format is Afghanistan star Rashid Khan. Since making his IPL debut in 2017, Rashid has taken 139 wickets in 109 matches. In the last edition, he took as many as 27 wickets.

Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson will make his IPL debut for the Gujarat Titans. The 28-year-old Australian pacer picked up 19 wickets in 11 matches for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League 2023/24. He will be an exciting star to watch out for in this IPL this season.

Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma has been an integral part of the GT team since 2023. Mohit, who took 27 wickets in 14 games last year, will spearhead GT’s bowling attack in IPL 2024.

Umesh Yadav

After going unsold in the recently concluded IPL 2024 auction in December, GT bought the Indian speedster to fill the void of injured Mohammed Shami. Titans will rely on Umesh to get early wickets in the powerplay.

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MI predicted XI

Rohit Sharma

The former captain of Mumbai Indians, who has led the team to five IPL trophies over the years, will once again lead the batting order. He is MI’s top scorer and one of four batsmen to score more than 6,000 runs in the Indian Premier League.

Ishan Kishan (goalkeeper)

Slam batsman Ishan Kishan is expected to open for Mumbai Indians along with Rohit Sharma. Kishan is MI’s second highest scorer with 454 runs in 15 games in IPL 2023. His aggression with the bat could speak volumes about his skills in the opener against Gujarat.

Neha Vadra
Rising batting talent Nehal Wadhera is likely to start in MI’s IPL 2024 opener in place of the injured Suryakumar Yadav. The 23-year-old impressed last year, scoring 241 points in 14 games with a shooting percentage of 145.18. He also scored two impressive 50s in IPL 2023. Vadra hopes to continue his form in the next edition.

Tilak Varma
The young and talented Tilak Varma will be ready for IPL 2024 with high expectations. Known for his explosive batting style and stellar fielding, Varma has made it to the India T20I squad. His ability to adapt to different game situations and perform under pressure makes him MI’s most valuable asset.

Tim David

Tim David has become one of Mumbai’s influential cricketers with his powerful batting prowess and versatility in the midfield. The Australian batsman didn’t always contribute for MI, but he always led his team to crucial wins in the chase of high scores.

Hardik Pandya (captain)

Mumbai Indians’ new captain Hardik Pandya will be all eyes this season. MI secured the services of the Indian star all-rounder following a trade with the Gujarat Titans. Pandya has been part of MI’s four IPL winning campaigns and is keen to lead them to their sixth IPL title, but this time as captain.

Romario Shepherd

Romario Shepherd, the talented all-rounder from Guyana, will be a key part of the IPL 2024 Mumbai squad. Shepard will add depth to the MI bowling department with his fast bowling ability.

Gerald Coetzee

Gerald Coetzee, the young and promising fast bowler from South Africa, will feature prominently in the IPL 2024 Mumbai Indians squad. Known for his raw pace and jumping ability, Coetzee adds a potent weapon to MI’s bowling attack.

Jasprit Bumrah

MI bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to lead the bowling attack in IPL 2024. Known for his ability to bowl yorkers at will, Bumrah will be a nightmare for batsmen in the death overs. MI will rely heavily on Bumrah’s experience to provide crucial breakthroughs and curb the scoring rate of the opponents.

Shreyas Gopal

Leg-spin all-rounder Shreyas Gopal, known for his ability to pick up the ball in the midfield, could prove to be a key asset for Mumbai this season. He will play a vital role in leading the spin attack along with Piyush Chawla.

Piyush Chawla

Veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla is expected to play a key role in leading Mumbai Indians’ spin bowling attack. His ability to deceive batsmen with changes in spin will give a strategic advantage to his team’s bowling attack.

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