The long wait is over, Paltan! Mumbai Indians, IPL cricket and the colossal wave of Blue and Gold support ARE BACK. Oh! How much have we missed this! 

The first checkpoint of our Mission 2024 is Ahmedabad. But here is the context: it’s revenge time for the Qualifier defeat to Gujarat Titans last season. Secondly, we need to change our record (three defeats in four games) at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

This fixture marks the beginning of a new era under captain Hardik Pandya, the OG MI boy who’s back now in the ranks after two years. Also, with MI icons Kieron Pollard and Lasith Malinga in the team think-tank, get ready to see the MI mentality ascend to new heights with the Class of 2024.

A new campaign, fresh talent, new player battles, but one classic mantra - DUNIYA HILA DENGE HUM. And add to the mix that both teams maintain a 2-2 win/loss record, and one can expect an absolute cracker.

What: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians

When: Sunday, March 24 | 7:30pm IST

Where: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

What to expect: Hardik Pandya’s first game as MI captain in the IPL, a red-hot contest of exciting cricket on a high-scoring ground, the classic MI reunion - Hardik + Rohit + Bumrah + Pollard + Malinga - bringing the Summer of ‘19 back again, a new chapter to the Gujarat vs Mumbai IPL rivalry and the return of Boom to IPL cricket.

What you need to do: Carrying on from the previous season, ensure you have your pulse meters, your nails intact, your chants and your MI jersey to engulf Ahmedabad into an ocean of Blue and Gold.

Stat check

Paltan, are you ready to jump on the IPL bandwagon with your favourite MI stars? Comment down below your strong messages of love and support. The team is listening, and we need you to be there - in person or in spirit - to power us to a positive start to Mission 2024.