Gujarat Titans ' next Tournament season kicks off with the man who helped them achieve great success in the first two.
Match facts
Large Image: Hardik, Rohit and a fresh Titans captain
The Mumbai Indians discovered and helped him become one of the best all-rounders in the world two seasons ago when he left to start a new IPL brand in his native condition. And Hardik Pandya led the Gujarat Titans to the IPL name in 2022 and the 2023 last with great success as his first-time captain. At the conclusion of each season, they had finished first in the details tables.
After being the goal of perhaps the most important pre-auction participant trade in Tournament history, he now leads Mumbai and travels to Ahmedabad as the captain. Because of this, Hardik chose to step up and replace a five-time champion as their leader instead of simply returning to the company that forged him. And the relationships between him and Rohit Sharma on the area will appear under extreme scrutiny on Sunday nights.
After Hardik's exit, the Titans had to select a new commander also, and the apparent prospect was Shubman Gill, the highest run- scorer of next season. But Gill, like the commander he succeeded, has very little administration knowledge: he's led his position part Punjab in just two T20s. Does the Titans set-up allow for a new captain to take journey?
While Titans have been in the playoffs in the previous two months, Mumbai have certainly qualified for one since 2020, when they won their second name. They have n't won a trophy since 2013, which is the longest they have ever endured.
Team reports: No Ground for MI
Mumbai's No. Two of their international bowlers, Jason Behrendorff and Dilshan Madushanka, have been ruled out of the time due to injuries, while third-ranked Suryakumar Yadav, who is recovering from hip surgery at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, is also recovering from the injury that caused him. Gerald Coetzee is also not meet fit to execute against Titans. Mumbai's outside bowlers available for selection are the alternative people: England's Luke Wood and South Africa's young experience Kwena Maphaka.
Titans are without the major wicket- seeker from next year, Mohammed Shami, who is also recovering from hip surgery. Jharkhand bowler Robin Minz, who was bought by Titans for INR 3.6 million, was also ruled out of the time due to injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Tamil Nadu's Sandeep Warrier and Karnataka's Tr Sharath were named as alternatives. Matthew Wade has n't arrived yet for Titans as he is playing the Sheffield Shield final in Australia.
Effects Player Strategy
Titans ' No. will inevitably be traded. Sai Sudharsan and R Sai Kishore, both three batters, play effects depending on their bat and bowling timing. They will have choose between Kane Williamson, who offers expertise in the middle attempt, and Afghanistan allrounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who offers a fifth bowling option, as their third outside player.
Possible XII: 1 Shubman Gill ( capt ), 2 Wriddhiman Saha (wk ), 3 B Sai Sudharsan, 4 Azmatullah Omarzai/Kane Williamson, 5 David Miller, 6 Shahrukh Khan, 7 Rahul Tewatia, 8 Rashid Khan, 9 Umesh Yadav, 10 Spencer Johnson, 11 Mohit Sharma, 12 R Sai Kishore
Mumbai's injuries have unsettled what was a pretty settled first XI. The only lock-in player from overseas is Tim David. They can choose between allrounders Romario Shepherd/Mohammad Nabi for the second spot, fast bowlers Nuwan Thushara, Mphaka, and Wood for the third, while Dewald Brevis could come in as an impact player to strengthen the batting if needed.
Possible XII: 1 Rohit Sharma, 2 Ishan Kishan (wk ), 3 Tilak Varma, 4 Hardik Pandya ( capt ), 5 Nehal Wadhera, 6 Tim David, 7 Romario Shepherd/Mohammad Nabi, 8 Piyush Chawla, 9 Jasprit Bumrah, 10 Nuwan Thushara/Kwena Mphaka/Luke Wood, 11 Kumar Kartikeya/Akash Madhwal, 12 Dewald Brevis
Stats that matter
In his last 30 IPL innings, Rohit has been struck 20 times in the powerplay. In the middle overs of the IPL 2023, Mumbai received a score of 9.1 and was largely attributable to Suryakumar's 183 in this phase. Can someone else match that in his absence? The highest strike rate ever for any team was 156 last season against deliveries that were faster than 140kph.
Pitch and conditions
Under lights, the pitch had a nice sheen, and it should have good bounce and carry. Dew has n't been a factor in the evening, which means the team bowling second wo n't be at a massive disadvantage. The weather is anticipated to be hot, with already temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius.
Quotes
" I'd leave it to you guys to decide. At the conclusion of the season, I'm hoping you'll learn more.
When asked what kind of captain he wanted to play for the Titans, Shubman Gill responded.
When asked what kind of captain he wanted to play for the Titans, Shubman Gill responded.
" As a senior player, having gained international experience, there's bigger responsibility on me this season".
Mumbai batter Tilak Varma
Mumbai batter Tilak Varma
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