The Indian Premier League (IPL) returned for its 17th edition this Friday. The fifth match of the season on Sunday, March 23, will see last season's runners-up Gujarat Titans taking on five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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The presence of Hardik Pandya, who formerly led GT to their maiden title in 2022, will further spice up the mouth-watering clash. Pandya moved back to MI this year and has also taken the captaincy from Rohit Sharma.
In this piece, The Sporting News gives you all the updates about the weather forecast for the match.
Ahmedabad latest weather forecast ahead of GT vs MI IPL 2024 match
Sunday, 24 March 2024
We can expect an uninterrupted game on Sunday, with no rain forecast for the match time (7:30 PM onwards). Temperatures are expected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius. Humidity is expected to be around 50%.
Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Kolkata on matchday (all times are in IST).
- 7 PM: 35°C (0% chance of rain)
- 8 PM: 33°C (0% chance of rain)
- 9 PM: 32°C (0% chance of rain)
- 10 PM: 31°C (0% chance of rain)
- 11 PM: 30°C (0% chance of rain)
Chances of rain interrupting play in Ahmedabad:
No rain is expected during the match, so we are likely to get a full game.
Weather forecast in Ahmedabad: What happens if GT vs MI is stopped by rain?
If rain washes out the entire match or makes a result impossible, then each side will be awarded one point each. If play is possible after a significant rain delay, the DLS method will be used to determine adjusted targets for the chasing side, to complete the match.
MORE: What is DLS, what does it stand for and how does it work in cricket?
What time does the IPL 2024 match between GT and MI start?
The IPL 2024 match between GT and MI will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
How to watch the IPL 2024 match between GT and MI?
Fans can watch the game on television via the Star Sports Network channel. You can also live stream the game for free on the JioCinema app and website.
Match | TV CHANNEL | LIVESTREAM |
IPL 2024: GT vs MI | Star Sports | JioCinema app / website |
IPL 2024, GT vs MI : Latest betting odds, prediction
MI are favourites to win the IPL 2024 opening match against GT in Ahmedabad, according to odds on Dafabet.
Result | Betting odds |
---|---|
GT win | 2.20 |
MI win | 1.75 |