The IPL 2025 playoffs continue to roll at New Chandigarh as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-octane Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on Friday, May 30. The winner of the GT vs MI clash will face PBKS in Qualifier 2 on June 1.
Gujarat Titans looked set for a top-two finish after dominating most of the league stage, winning 9 of 14 matches. But consecutive defeats late in the group phase pushed them down to third. Now, they must regroup quickly against an in-form Mumbai Indians side.
MI’s campaign began poorly, but the five-time champions rebounded strongly in the second half of the season. However, both teams will be without some key overseas players due to national duties. While GT will miss Jos Buttler, there will be no Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks for MI. Jonny Bairstow is certain to make his debut for MI.
Match Details for GT vs MI, Eliminator
- Match: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, Eliminator, IPL 2025
- Date: Friday, May 30
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
- Winner to play: Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2
- Loser: Eliminated
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Mullanpur Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Dry with an even grass cover; assists both bat and ball |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 174 |
| Ideal Total to Defend | 190–200 |
| Ground Dimensions | 70m & 63m square; 72m straight |
| Playing Conditions | Slightly two-paced; spinners could be key in middle overs |
Pace vs Spin in IPL 2025 at Mullanpur:
| Type | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 653 | 975 | 35 | 8.95 | 18.6 |
| Spinners | 389 | 502 | 27 | 7.74 | 14.4 |
Weather Report – Mullanpur
- Condition: Partly cloudy
- Temperature: 29–32°C during match hours
- Rain Chances: 10% — very unlikely to interrupt play
- Contingency: Extra time has been allotted for a full 40-over match
Head-to-Head: GT vs MI
| Matches | GT Wins | MI Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 2 |
- GT have won the last four meetings, including both league matches this season and the 2023 Qualifier.
- Suryakumar Yadav has a terrific record vs GT: 283 runs in 6 innings at 174.69 SR, including a century.
Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Kusal Mendis
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Shahrukh Khan
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan (vc)
- R Sai Kishore
- Prasidh Krishna
- Mohammed Siraj
- Gerald Coetzee
Unavailable: Jos Buttler, Kagiso Rabada
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Rohit Sharma
- Jonny Bairstow
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Charith Asalanka
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Naman Dhir
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Jasprit Bumrah
12th: Karn Sharma
Unavailable: Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch
Did You Know?
- GT have used the same top three throughout the league stage — a first in IPL history.
- GT have won 37 of their 59 matches since debuting in 2022 — the best win percentage in this period.
- MI’s Suryakumar Yadav has already scored 640 runs this season — the most ever by an MI batter in a single campaign.
