With the opening encounter of the campaign set to take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, anticipation is running high as last year’s runners-up, the Gujarat Titans, prepare to face off against the five-time champions, the Mumbai Indians.
The clash promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with fans eagerly awaiting the battle between these two powerhouse teams in the IPL.
Taking to social media platform X, MI showcased before the world a barrage of bouncers and yorkers by Bumrah that had MI batters searching for answers in nets.
“Bumrah = perfection #OneFamily #MumbaiIndians | @jaspritb1,” MI posted on ‘X’.
The upcoming fixture has garnered significant attention, primarily due to the high-profile transfer of star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to his former franchise, Mumbai Indians (MI), following two successful seasons with the Gujarat Titans (GT). With Pandya’s return to MI, anticipation is running high among fans, eager to witness his performance against his former team.
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Adding to the intrigue, Shubman Gill‘s appointment as the captain of GT has further intensified the excitement surrounding the match. Gill, known for his batting prowess and leadership abilities, will be under the spotlight as he leads his team into this crucial encounter.
For Mumbai Indians, the return of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah adds another layer of excitement to the fixture. After missing the tournament last year due to injury, Bumrah will be eager to make his mark in his comeback season.
With 148 wickets in 123 matches, Bumrah is on the verge of reaching a significant milestone of 150 IPL wickets, a feat he will be aiming to accomplish in this season.
(With ANI inputs)
