IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians strongest predicted playing XI against Gujarat Titans

Five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians (MI) will begin their season with a big game against Gujarat Titans (GT) . It is set to be a huge game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya will be under focus as the captaincy regime late last year. Mumbai Indians will be without Suryakumar Yadav for the first few games of the new season. Jason Behrendorff and Dilshan Madushanka aren’t part of the setup and this has given Mumbai a chance to regroup. Young Kwena Maphaka has been drafted into the team and there is massive excitement around the youngster. Also check: GT vs MI Live Score, Match 5 Here we take a closer look at the predicted XI for Mumbai Indians for their IPL 2024 season opener against Gujarat Titans: 1. Openers – Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan ( Photo source: X / Twitter ) Former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has formed a formidable stand with Ishan Kishan at the top of the order. The two players will look to get their team off to a good start during the MI vs GT game on Sunday. Ishan Kishan will look to bounce back from the recent reversals by playing a big knock. Also Check: IPL 2024 Orange Cap 2. Middle order- Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera (Photo Source: Twitter) In the absence of Suryakumar Yadav, young Tilak Varma has a huge role to play. The left-handed batter has been one of the most consistent performers for Mumbai Indians since his debut. Young batter Nehal Wadhera is one of the best Mumbai Indians batters on view during the IPL 2023 season. One has to keep in mind that Nehal Wadhera has widely been used as an impact player during his debut season. 3. All-rounders – Hardik Pandya (Captain), Tim David, and Mohammad Nabi Hardik Pandya, Tim David and Mohammad Nabi (Photo Source: Twitter) New skipper Hardik Pandya has been out of action for nearly 6 months. It will be worth seeing how the 30-year-old is welcomed back in what was once his stomping ground in Ahmedabad. Batting at number 5, Hardik will be expected to also bowl a few overs for his side. Last year the Australian played a few pivotal knocks including his match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals. The Singapore-born player is expected to bat at number 6 and play the role of a finisher yet again during the MI vs GT encounter. At the age of 39, Mohammad Nabi is in his final legs as an international cricket. Making his debut for MI IPL XI on Sunday will mark yet another feather in his cap. Also Check: Gujrat vs Mumbai, Match 5 - MPL Opinio Prediction 4. Bowlers – Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Nuwan Thushara and Jasprit Bumrah Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah and Nuwan Thushara ( Photo source: X / Twitter ) Mumbai Indians this year have assembled a strong bowling unit. South African pacer Gerald Coetzee will be one of the most watched talents after his exploits for his national side during the ODI World Cup 2023. The spin bowling charge will be led by Piyush Chawla who was the leading taker for Mumbai Indians last season. It will be a great sight for the Mumbai Indians bowlers as they will get to see Jasprit Bumrah back in action. The Indian pace ace will hope to do the damage with the new ball as well as towards the end of the innings. Nuwan Thushara is yet another player who has been scouted extensively by the MI management. The Sri Lankan has just picked a hat-trick and will look to continue his fine form for Mumbai Indians on his IPL debut. Likely Impact Players – Akash Madhwal, Shreyas Gopal, Romario Shepherd, Shams Mulani, and Arjun Tendulkar. Also Check: IPL 2024 Purple Cap MI's Predicted XI against GT: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(WK), Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, and Nuwan Thushara.

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