The Mumbai Indians (MI), a five-time champion of the Indian Premier League (IPL), are gearing up for another exciting season as they kick off their IPL 2024 campaign against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 24 at 7.30 pm IST. Mumbai Indians made it to the playoffs of IPL 2023 and won the Eliminator.
The clash between MI and GT promises to be a thrilling encounter, especially considering the historic trade deal involving former GT skipper Hardik Pandya. In a surprising turn of events, Pandya will now lead MI, facing his former team in his first match back for Mumbai. The game holds additional significance as it will be played at the venue that was Pandya’s home ground for the last two seasons.
Hardik Pandya, who won the IPL title with the Titans in his first season, narrowly missed out on defending the title after a last-ball defeat against the Chennai Super Kings in the final last year. Taking over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma, who is considered one of the greatest IPL captains alongside MS Dhoni, will undoubtedly be a challenge for Pandya.
Following their match against GT, Mumbai Indians will travel to Hyderabad to face the Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 27. They will then return to their fortress, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, to take on the Rajasthan Royals on April 1, followed by a clash against the Delhi Capitals on April 7. Here’s a look at their Mumbai Indians schedule for IPL 2024, including match dates, venues, and timings.
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Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 Schedule
1. March 24: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, 7.30 PM
2. March 27: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad, 7.30 PM
3. April 1: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai, 7.30 PM
4. April 7: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals in Mumbai, 3.30 PM
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Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 Auction Buys
In the IPL 2024 auction, the Mumbai Indians made several notable buys to strengthen their squad. They acquired the talented South African pacer Gerald Coetzee for a hefty sum of INR 5 crore, adding depth to their bowling attack. Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madhushanka was another significant purchase for Mumbai, secured for INR 4.6 crore. The team also invested in some promising young talent, including leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal and all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, both bought for INR 20 lakh each. Nuwan Thushara, a left-arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka, was another expensive purchase for Mumbai, costing them INR 4.80 crore. Additionally, the team picked up youngsters Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, and Shivalik Sharma for INR 20 lakh each, showing their commitment to nurturing emerging talent alongside experienced players.
Mumbai Indians IPL 2024 Squad
Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (c), Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Jason Behrendorff, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madhushanka, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kambhoj, Nuwan Thushara, Shreyas Gopal, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma.