Mumbai Indians began their IPL 2024 campaign with a narrow setback against the Gujarat Titans, but it did not dampen their spirits as Rohit Sharma led their Holi celebration.Rohit may be seen entirely covered in colors and shooting water directly at the camera in a social media video uploaded by the franchise. The caption on the post stated, “Happy Holi, everyone! Brb, admin needs to have the phone repaired.” The Mumbai Indians performed well, but were outplayed by the Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2024 opening.
Shubman Gill had an ideal debut as Gujarat Titans captain with a dramatic six-run victory in their first IPL game on Sunday, thanks to Mumbai Indians’ strange batting strategy at the death.
Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) was at his best in his debut IPL game in two years, hitting fast yorkers at will to help Mumbai Indians restrict Gujarat Titans to 168/6.
Things went wrong for MI, who needed 43 runs off their final five overs with seven wickets remaining, and they finished at 162/9.
Hence, MI was unable to break the curse of their initial game. They haven’t won an IPL opener since they defeated the Chennai Super Kings in 2012.
Veteran Mohit Sharma (2/32) utilized his variety of slower deliveries to shift the tide of the contest, while spinners Rashid Khan (0/23 in 4 overs) and R Sai Kishore (1/24) gave very little with the ball despite the dew creeping in.
The 19th and 20th overs were expertly bowled by Spencer Joshnson (2/25), and Umesh Yadav (2/32) while Hardik Pandya’s move to the No. 7 spot in the batting order begs further explanation. In the final over, he did get a six and a four, but Umesh emerged victorious.
