Key Points:
- IPL 2025 Eliminator: Gujarat Titans face Mumbai Indians on May 30 in Mullanpur, Chandigarh at 7:30 PM IST
- Gujarat Titans lead the head-to-head 5-2 and have beaten MI twice this season
- Sai Sudharsan (679 runs) and Shubman Gill (649 runs) are in top form for GT
- Suryakumar Yadav is MI’s batting mainstay with a record 640 runs this season
- Winner advances to Qualifier 2; loser is knocked out of IPL 2025
New Delhi: The IPL 2025 Eliminator brings together two powerhouses five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and the consistently strong Gujarat Titans (GT) for a do-or-die battle at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, tonight at 7:30 PM IST. With a place in Qualifier 2 and a shot at the trophy on the line, both teams have everything to play for.
Head-to-Head: Titans’ Dominance Over Mumbai
Gujarat Titans enter the contest with a significant psychological advantage. In seven IPL encounters since GT’s debut, they have triumphed five times, including both league-stage matches this season a 36-run win in Ahmedabad and a tense three-wicket victory (DLS method) in Mumbai. MI have managed just two wins in this rivalry, and have not beaten GT since May 2023.
Recent Encounters in IPL 2025
- First Match: GT 196/8 (20) beat MI 160/6 (20) by 36 runs. Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 63, while Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj led the bowling attack.
- Second Match: MI 155/8 (20) lost to GT 147/7 (19, DLS) by 3 wickets. Shubman Gill anchored the chase with 43 runs.
Team Form and Player Highlights
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- League Stage: Finished third with 9 wins from 14 matches.
- Batting Stars:
- Sai Sudharsan leads the Orange Cap race with 679 runs at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 155.
- Shubman Gill is close behind with 649 runs, averaging 54 and striking at 156. He also averages a remarkable 72.5 in IPL playoffs for GT.
- Bowling Strength:
- Sai Kishore is the second-highest wicket-taker in the middle overs this season (14 wickets).
- Prasidh Krishna has maintained an economy of just 6.52 in the middle overs.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- League Stage: Finished fourth with 8 wins from 14 matches, making a late surge after a poor start under new captain Hardik Pandya.
- Batting Mainstay:
- Suryakumar Yadav has been the backbone, scoring a record 640 runs for MI this season, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous best for the franchise.
- Bowling Attack:
- Jasprit Bumrah (19 wickets) and Trent Boult (16 wickets) have led the attack, with Boult’s playoff record making him a key threat.
- Squad Changes:
- MI will miss three key overseas players including Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton, increasing pressure on the Indian core.
Pitch and Conditions
Mullanpur’s surface has offered a balanced contest between bat and ball, with both high and low scores recorded this season. Teams will need to adapt quickly, as the pitch can support both big hitters and quality bowlers.
What’s at Stake?
The winner of this Eliminator will face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on June 1, while the loser’s IPL 2025 journey ends tonight. Both teams are coming off losses and will be desperate to bounce back and keep their title dreams alive.
