IPL 2024 GT vs MI: Match 5 Top Captain, Vice-captain and Player Stats

Tilak Varma could be a great choice as the C/VC for the match [X]Tilak Varma could be a great choice as the C/VC for the match [X]

The Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns in the fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on the 24th of March at 7:30 PM IST. 

Before the game starts, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices, the important players for the match and the stay-away picks.  


GT vs MI Important Players (Top Five)

Player
Teams
Shubman GillGujarat Titans
B Sai SudharsanGujarat Titans
Rashid KhanGujarat Titans
Tilak VarmaMumbai Indians
Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians


GT vs MI Toss Factor

The toss will not significantly affect the match's outcome. The wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium will favour the batters throughout the game, so a high-scoring encounter should be on the cards. 

Scenario: If Gujarat Titans win the toss

  • The Gujarat Titans back themselves as an excellent chasing unit. On winning the toss, Shubman Gill might look to field first. In this case, middle-order batters like David Miller, B Sai Sudharsan and Rahul Tewatia might become important for the team. 
  • Rashid Khan will be a crucial player in GT's bowling effort. However, you can also select Umesh Yadav and the Afghan superstar for your fantasy XI. 

Scenario: If Mumbai Indians win the toss

  • The Mumbai Indians are also a good chasing team. Hardik Pandya will know about the strengths of his ex-team and, hence, will try to keep them away from chasing a target. Thus, on winning the toss, Mumbai Indians might also look to field first. In this case, the new skipper and Tim David might become crucial to the team's cause. 
  • Jasprit Bumrah becomes even more important when the Mumbai Indians are defending the target. Along with Bumrah, you can also keep Romario Shepherd, who can contribute to the team's cause with both the bat and the ball. 


GT vs MI Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Scenario: If Gujarat Titans win the match

Shubman Gill (GT)

Shubman Gill is in good batting form and enjoys the wicket at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With these two factors backing him, Gill should be the match's prime captain or vice-captain choice. 


B Sai Sudharsan will be an important player for GT in the game [iplt20.com]B Sai Sudharsan will be an important player for GT in the game [iplt20.com]

B Sai Sudharsan (GT)

The Indian left-handed batter has been doing great with the bat in the domestic circuit. B Sai Sudharsan is a solid batter, making him the prime choice as the captain or vice-captain of the match. 

Scenario: If Mumbai Indians win the match

Tilak Varma (MI)

Tilak Varma provides added solidity to the MI-batting. His ability to score runs under pressure and consistently makes him a good choice as the C or Vc for the game. 


Hardik Pandya could be a great player for this game [X]Hardik Pandya could be a great player for this game [X]

Hardik Pandya (MI)

The Indian all-rounder will come into the game with the advantage of knowing the opposition from close quarters. Hardik Pandya's ability to give points in both innings of the game makes him a good choice as the C or VC of the match. 


GT vs MI High Risk, High Reward 

David Miller (GT)

The South African middle-order batter has been pretty consistent with his recent performances. He is one of the mainstays of the GT batting. However, the number at which he bats makes him a risky choice. 

Ishan Kishan (MI)

The young Indian keeper-batter can take the game away with his aggressive batting style at the beginning. However, inconsistency is a concern with Ishan Kishan, making him a risky choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 


GT vs MI Stay Aways

Rahul Tewatia (GT)

Rahul Tewatia has become famous for pulling off some impossible heists in the IPL. However, he seldom delivers when it is a big task. Tewatia is a perfect batter for the last two or three overs, and in most cases, that won't give you enough points to win in the fantasy contests. 

Tim David (MI)

Tim David is a potent finisher with an excellent reputation. However, given the predicted batting conditions, the MI team might not need him, making him a choice you can avoid for this game.