The Gujarat Titans are set to host the Mumbai Indians to kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign in Match 5 on Sunday, March 24 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Titans were the runners-up last season, but there have been some major changes to their squad since then.
Hardik Pandya, who led the Gujarat-based franchise last season, will be leading the Mumbai Indians in the 2024 edition. He will replace Rohit Sharma as the captain. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill will handle the leadership duties of the Gujarat Titans. The upcoming clash is expected to be an exciting one. In this article, we take a look at the records and milestones to look forward to in Match 5 of IPL 2024 as the Gujarat Titans take on the Mumbai Indians.
Records and Milestones to look forward to in Match 5 of IPL 2024
Second highest wicket-taker in IPL
Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla is one of the most successful bowlers in the history of the Indian Premier League. He is currently the third-leading wicket-taker of all time in the tournament. In 181 IPL matches, he has taken 179 wickets at an average of 26.79, and an economy rate of 7.90. If Piyush manages a fifer in the upcoming match, he will overtake Dwayne Bravo to become the second-leading wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League.
1000 T20 Runs
Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan has been very impressive in his small T20 career. He is nearing the 1000 runs landmark in T20 cricket. He has scored 976 runs in 31 matches, at an average of 37.53, and a strike rate of 125.61, including six fifties. Sai Sudarsan needs just 24 more runs to complete 1000 runs in the T20 format.
150 IPL wickets
Jasprit Bumrah is one of the greatest bowlers of today’s generation in International cricket. Despite injuries, he has managed to achieve great success across formats. He has been a vital cog in the wheel for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. He is nearing 150 wickets in the tournament and needs a fifer in the upcoming match to achieve the feat. Bumrah will become the eleventh bowler to take 150 wickets.
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