GT vs MI IPL 2024 Match 5 Match-Ups: Top 5 Player Battles to Watch Out For

The highly awaited match between Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians will be played on Sunday at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

Hardik Pandya will lead Mumbai Indians against his former franchise, taking over the captaincy from fan-favorite Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill will captain the Gujarat Titans, with David Miller, Kane Williamson, and Rashid Khan among their key players.

Before the game begins, let’s look at five interesting matchups to keep an eye out for in GT vs MI.

1. Rohit Sharma vs Rashid Khan

Rohit Sharma has struggled against Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, being dismissed four times after scoring 29 runs at a strike rate of 111.53.

2. Hardik Pandya vs Rashid Khan

Former teammate Rashid Khan has troubled Hardik Pandya, dismissing him two times in 37 deliveries while conceding just 27 runs.

3. Shubman Gill vs Akash Madhwal

Shubman Gill has a solid record at Narendra Modi Stadium and against Mumbai Indians, averaging 66.90 and 37.18, respectively. However, the talented batter has struggled against young pacer Madhwal, who has dismissed him twice in just 18 deliveries.

4. Rohit Sharma vs Umesh Yadav

Rohit is in fine form recently and has seen a competitive battle against fast bowler Umesh Yadav. He has scored 152 runs at a strike rate of 140.70 but has been dismissed five times in 108 deliveries.

5. Ishan Kishan vs Rashid Khan

Ishan Kishan’s record against Rashid Khan should alleviate Mumbai’s troubles when dealing with the Afghan leggie. He has an average of 38.00 and a strike rate of 118.80, having fallen to Rashid twice.