GT vs MI Highlights: Gujarat Titans begin their IPL 2024 campaign on winning note as last year's finalists defeat Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians by 6 runs following some stunning death-bowling effort at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday (March 24).
Rashid Khan (0/25) and Mohit Sharma (2/32) bowled crucial overs towards the end before Umesh Yadav (2/31) and Spencer Johnson (2/25) finished the job at the end. Rohit Sharma (43) and Dewald Brevis (46) earlier set the tone for the chase. Read the match highlights below


Some terrific death-over bowling by Gujarat Titans, led by Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav and Spencer Johnson and the last year's runners-up show they are here to complete an unfinished business despite a change in captaincy! Shubman Gill posts a win on captaincy debut
Just a single off the last ball and Gujarat Titans win the thriller at home by six runs!
Just 1! Jaspreet Bumrah could only take a single off the hat-trick ball and GT have sealed the win with a ball to go!
Mumbai Indians need 8 runs in 1 ball
CAUGHT AT DEEP MID-WICKET! Umesh Yadav gets the wicket of newly-in Piyush Chawla first ball! Umesh is on a hat-trick!
Mumbai Indians need 9 runs in 2 balls
CAUGHT AT LONG-ON! Umesh Yadav gets the wicket of Hardik Pandya with a quick bouncer!
Mumbai Indians need 9 runs in 3 balls
FOUR! Another boundary by Pandya as he takes the ground route to the cover region!
Mumbai Indians need 9 runs in 4 balls
SIX! Hardik Pandya smashes the first ball of the 20th over for a six in the extra cover region! Shams Mulani is the new batter at the other end
Mumbai Indians need 13 runs in 5 balls
CAUGHT & BOWLED! Spencer Johnson takes another and this time it's Coetzee, who top edges the pull shot high up the air for the bowler to complete the catch!
Mumbai Indians need 19 runs in 6 balls

6 AND OUT! Substitute fielder Abhinav Manohar takes a flat catch of Tilak Varma at deep square leg right after hitting a six! Gerald Coetzee is the new man in
Mumbai Indians need 21 runs in 10 balls

STUNNING CATCH AT COVER! David Miller takes the all-important catch of Tim David, who miscues a slow bouncer high up the air for Miller to run and catch in mid-wicket region!
Hardik Pandya is the new batter in while Spencer Johnson will bowl the new over to Tilak Varma
Mumbai Indians need 27 runs in 12 balls
What an over by Rashid as he gives away just 3 runs in the over! Mohit Sharma (1/23) to bowl his final over next
MI 133/4 in 17 overs Tilak 19* David 3* (Target 169)
Mumbai Indians need 36 runs in 18 balls
Just four runs and a wicket off that Mohit Sharma over! Tim David is the new man in. Rashid Khan to bowl the next over!
MI 130/4 in 16 overs Tilak 18* David 1* (Target 169)

CAUGHT & BOWLED! Mohit Sharma takes a reflex catch off his own bowling to dismiss Brevis, who finally succumbs to the pressure of no boundaries in the last two balls!
Mumbai Indians need 40 runs in 25 balls
Rashid Khan bowls a tight over with just 5 runs off it, putting Brevis and Tilak visibly under pressure. Mohit Sharma to bowl the next over
MI 126/3 in 15 overs Brewis 46* Tilak 15* (Target 169)
Rashid Khan (0/15) returns to bowling and Tilak Varma takes a double of a quick and full delivery!
Mumbai Indians need 45 runs in 35 balls
Tilak Varma gets his first boundary as he chases a wide delivery, gets a thick inside edge to beat the keeper and finds the deep fine leg fence! 9 runs come off the over as Brevis takes a quick double off the last ball
MI 121/3 in 14 overs Brewis 46* Tilak 10* (Target 169)
Sai Kishore ends his spell at 1/24 and gets the big wicket of Rohit Sharma on the night! Mohit Sharma (0/10) to bowl his second over next
MI 112/3 in 13 overs Brewis 43* Tilak 4* (Target 169)

The decision stands as it was three reds with the ball hitting the wickets plumb! is-hander Tilak Varma is the new man in at No. 5
Mumbai Indians need 62 runs in 47 balls
Rohit Sharma given lbw first ball by the umpire but the MI batter takes a review!
100 comes up for Mumbai Indians as Dewald Brevis slots a fuller delivery outside the off-stump to the square boundary! The young batter catches up with Rohit Sharma on runs scored too before the latter was dropped off his own bowling by Mohit! Sai Kishore to bowl his final over next
MI 107/2 in 12 overs Rohit 43* Brewis 42* (Target 169)
Brevis with a massive six over the extra cover region as he throws his bat to a fuller delivery outside off stump! Spinners are not making the desired impact with the ball so moist in these conditions! Impact sub Mohit Sharma to bowl the next over
MI 97/2 in 11 overs Rohit 41* Brewis 34* (Target 169)
Not an ideal debut for Spencer Johnson as the left-arm quickie is hit for 17 runs in the over, including a six and two fours! Sai Kishore to bowl his last over next from the other end
MI 88/2 in 10 overs Rohit 40* Brewis 26* (Target 169)
SIX! Left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson makes his IPL debut with the ball and Brewis upper cuts him for a six to the backward point boundary!
Mumbai Indians need 92 runs in 65 balls
Rohit Sharma cleverly finds a boundary in the over as he reverse sweep a delivery outside off stump to the deep third-man fence! Seven runs come off another tight over by Sai Kishore
MI 71/2 in 9 overs Rohit 31* Brewis 17* (Target 169)
BAM! Dewald Brevis smokes a full and wide delivery into the long-off boundary for a six! Certainly needed after that quiet over by Sai Kishore, who also continues his spell from the other end
MI 64/2 in 8 overs Rohit 26* Brewis 16* (Target 169)
Sai Kishore concedes just three singles in the over! Rashid Khan to continue his spell from the other
MI 55/2 in 7 overs Rohit 25* Brewis 8* (Target 169)
Left-arm orthodox R Sai Kishore bowls his first over after the powerplay
Rohit Sharma brings Mumbai's 50 with a slog sweep to the deep square leg boundary! Rashid keeps it tight for the rest of it for just six runs in the over! The umpire signals strategic timeout right after
MI 52/2 in 6 overs Rohit 24* Brewis 6* (Target 169)
Omarzai goes for just six runs in the fifth over despite getting him for a boundary off the first ball by Brewis, whose defensive shot pierce the gap through cover!
Spinner Rashid Khan to bowl the 6th over with the outfield as wet as a mopped floor!
MI 46/2 in 5 overs Rohit 19* Brewis 5* (Target 169)
Rohit Sharma unleashes himself as he hits a four and six in the over with a straight drive and flick of the pads respectively. The six shows the brute force the opener has!
Omarzai to continue his spell for a third over after taking two wickets in two overs!
MI 40/2 in 4 overs Rohit 18* Brewis 0*
Their meticulous planning and strategic approach will be crucial as they aim to outclass their opponents. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, under the seasoned leadership of their captain Hardik Pandya, who was also the captain of GT last season, are renowned for their consistency and dominance in the IPL.
Armed with a star-studded lineup boasting the likes of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kieron Pollard, Mumbai Indians are a formidable force to reckon with. Their ability to perform under pressure gives them an edge over their competitors.
Gujarat Titans will rely on their key players to deliver match-winning performances. The batting prowess of their top-order batsmen, coupled with the bowling expertise of their bowlers, will be instrumental in determining the outcome of the match. Additionally, the Titans will look towards their young talents to make significant contributions on the field.
For Mumbai Indians, the spotlight will be on their star players who have a proven track record of delivering when it matters the most. Rohit Sharma's leadership, combined with the match-winning abilities of their star players, will be crucial in Mumbai Indians' quest for victory. The depth in their batting and bowling departments gives them a formidable advantage over their opponents.
The clash between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians promises to be a thrilling encounter filled with excitement and anticipation. Cricket enthusiasts can expect a spectacle of high-quality cricket as these two teams battle it out on the field. With both sides determined to start their IPL campaign on a winning note, fans can look forward to an action-packed contest.
In conclusion, the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians match in IPL 2024 is poised to be a captivating showdown between two formidable teams. As the players take to the field, cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the unfolding drama and excitement of what promises to be a thrilling encounter.