Mumbai Indians faced yet another setback in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they lost to Gujarat Titans on Sunday, March 24. Despite their efforts, Mumbai Indians couldn’t chase down the target of 169 runs set by Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Madi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Match Summary: GT vs MI
Gujarat Titans’ Innings
Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha provided Gujarat Titans with a strong start after being put in to bat first. However, Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance halted their momentum. Despite the pitch conditions proving challenging, Sai Sudharsan managed to contribute 45 runs off 39 balls. A late surge by Rahul Tewatia helped Gujarat Titans reach a total of 168 runs.
Mumbai Indians’ Innings
In their chase, Mumbai Indians were propelled by solid performances from Rohit Sharma and Dewald Brevis. While Sharma scored 43 runs off 29 balls, Brevis contributed 46 runs off 38 balls before getting dismissed in the 16th over. However, Mumbai Indians struggled to accelerate in the final overs, with Tim David and Tilak Varma adopting a defensive approach against Rashid Khan. Hardik Pandya’s late cameo, scoring a six and a four in the final over, wasn’t enough as Mumbai Indians fell short by 6 runs, failing to reach their target.
Notable Performances
- Jasprit Bumrah: Impressive bowling performance, finishing with figures of 4-0-27-2.
- Piyush Chawla: Took a crucial wicket, extending his lead as the third highest wicket-taker in IPL history.
Despite the efforts, Mumbai Indians couldn’t break their streak of opening match defeats in the IPL, marking their 12th consecutive loss in this regard.
