Leaders Online Desk: The fifth match of the IPL 2024 season was played today (24th) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In this exciting match, Gujarat defeated Mumbai Indians by six runs and gave a winning opening. Batting first, Gujarat scored 168 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Mumbai Indians could score only 162 runs. Rohit Sharma and Dewald Brewis played a strong innings. But in the last over, Umesh Yadav took the wickets of Hardik Pandya and Piyush Chawla and changed the course of the match. Gujarat wrapped up Mumbai's innings by taking nine wickets for 162 runs in 20 overs. (IPL 2024)
Another blow to Mumbai Indians; Naman Dhir is out for 20 runs
Mumbai suffered another shock at 30 runs. Naman Dhir, who came in to bat after Ishan Kishan, returned to the pavilion after scoring 20 runs. He was dismissed lbw by Azmatullah Umarzai on the last ball of the third over. Gujarat has scored 47 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 5 overs.
Bad start for Mumbai; Ishan Kishan out on zero
Mumbai got off to a poor start in the first over. Ishan Kishan, who came to bat, returned to the pavilion without opening his account. He was caught by Azmatullah Umarzai in the hands of wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha. (IPL 2024)
Gujarat's challenge of 169 runs against Mumbai
Gujarat scored 168 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai need 169 runs to win. Jasprit Bumrah was the best in this match. He conceded 14 runs in four overs and took three wickets.
Third blow to Gujarat; Umarzai out for 17 runs
Gujarat suffered a third blow in the form of Azmatullah Umarzai. Gerald Coetzee caught Tilak Verma on the last ball of the 12th over. He shared a 40-run partnership with Sai Sudarshan for the third wicket. He was able to score 17 runs with the help of one four and one six.
Another blow to Gujarat
In the eighth over, Piyush Chawla had Shubman Gill caught by Rohit Sharma. Shubman scored 31 runs in 22 balls hitting 3 fours and 1 six. Gujarat opener Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha gave the team a good start. However Saha was clean bowled by Jasprit Bumrah on the last ball of the fourth over. He scored 19 runs. After five overs, Gujarat scored 47 runs for the loss of 1 wicket.
In today's match, Mumbai will be fielding three foreign players in Tim David, Gerald Coetzee and left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood. While David Miller, Spencer Johnson and Azmatullah Omarzai will be seen playing for Gujarat Titans. (IPL 2024)
