- Date: May 30th, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
- Win Probability: Gujarat Titans 39% – Mumbai Indians 61%
Welcome to the most intense part of the IPL 2025 playoffs; the Eliminator stage is truly a nerve-wracking experience. As the GT face off against the MI in Mullanpur, it’s do-or-die for both teams. The Titans face the Mumbai Indians (MI). The victor inches closer to claiming their title by advancing to Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad, and the loser is sent home to pack their bags and head out of the tournament.
Both teams had a mixed season, but now, the past counts for nothing. It’s about who delivers under pressure.
IPL 2025 Standings Recap
| Gujarat Titans | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.254 | 3rd |
| Mumbai Indians | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +1.142 | 4th |
Head-to-Head Record
GT vs. MI (IPL History): GT leads 4–1.
2025 Season Meetings: GT won both matches, including a nail-biting last-ball thriller.
Team Previews
Gujarat Titans (GT)—Losing Steam at the Wrong Time?
GT displayed impressive form in the league but fell short towards the end by losing their last two matches in an embarrassing fashion. Missing out on Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada because of international commitments is very unfortunate.
Key Batters:
Shubman Gill (C): Leading from the front
Sai Sudharsan: Over 500 runs in 2025
Kusal Mendis: Expected to replace Buttler at No. 3
Sherfane Rutherford & Shahrukh Khan: Crucial middle-order hitters
Key Bowlers:
Mohammed Siraj & Prasidh Krishna: Combined 38 wickets
Sai Kishore: 17 wickets, though expensive
Rashid Khan: Form remains a concern; needs to step up.
Probable Playing XI:
Here’s the squad: Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, and Washington Sundar.
Impact Player: Arshad Khan.
Mumbai Indians (MI)—Battle-Hardened and Built for Playoffs
MI recovered their stride in the second part of the season, winning seven of their last ten games. However, Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks will miss the playoffs, weakening the top rank.
Key Batters:
- Suryakumar Yadav: 640 runs at 70+, SR of 170—RED HOT FORM
- Rohit Sharma: Out of form lately but dangerous on his day
- Jonny Bairstow: Experienced and explosive opener
- Tilak Varma & Asalanka: Responsible for holding the middle
Key Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 17 wickets at 6.33 economy—lethal in crunch moments
- Trent Boult: New-ball wizard
- Mitchell Santner: Quietly effective
- Hardik Pandya & Deepak Chahar: Mixed seasons, can be game-changers
Probable Playing XI:
Don't miss this outstanding team: Jonny Bairstow (WK), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar
Weather & Pitch Report – Mullanpur Conditions
The pitch is balanced, allowing for early seam movement for pacers.
The weather is clear, with no threat of rain. • The average first innings score is 175+.
Chasing teams achieve a 60% win rate.
Impact Tip: Winning the toss and bowling first may be the best strategy.
Key Battles to Watch
Bumrah vs. Gill/Sudharsan—A match-defining contest up front
Surya vs. Rashid—Can Rashid rediscover his magic, or will SKY dominate?
Bairstow & Rohit vs. Siraj & Krishna—New-ball battle could set the tone.
Rutherford vs. Boult in death overs—will the West Indian unleash?
GT vs. MI Match Prediction—Who Will Win?
Mumbai Indians enter the game with better overall form, more momentum, and a deeper bowling attack. Suryakumar Yadav’s form alone could tilt this match. Gujarat Titans, though highly capable, are missing two of their biggest match-winners in Buttler and Rabada. Their bowling hasn’t clicked in the last couple of games either.
Prediction:
Mumbai Indians to win the Eliminator and advance to Qualifier 2.
But it could be a tight contest if GT's top order clicks and Rashid Khan finds his rhythm.
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Betting Odds on Stake.com
According to Stake.com, the betting odds for the two teams are as follows:
Gujarat Titans: 2.30
Mumbai Indians: 1.50
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Fantasy Cricket Picks (GT vs MI)
Top Picks:
Suryakumar Yadav (C)
Shubman Gill (VC)
Jasprit Bumrah
Tilak Varma
Sherfane Rutherford
Differentials:
Sai Kishore
Naman Dhir
Gerald Coetzee
Final Predictions?
The IPL 2025 Eliminator guarantees exciting suspense and premium-level cricket. Can the Titans turn their fortunes around after two humiliating outings? Or does Mumbai’s big-match nous steer them through to the next round?
Mullanpur on May 30 is sure to be on fire.
