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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Mumbai Indians won the toss and choose to bat first
Mumbai Indians won by 20 runs
Gujarat Titans kicked off the season in style but have stumbled towards the end, suffering heavy defeats in two games back-to-back.
Back Mumbai Indians to clinch the Eliminator.
Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, India |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 30.7°C|Clear |
The IPL 2025 playoffs are here, and Gujarat Titans are all set to face Mumbai Indians in Mullanpur this Friday in the Eliminator. It’s do-or-die territory—whoever loses is out of the tournament. The winner, on the other hand, moves on to Qualifier 2 to take on the loser of Qualifier 1. Both sides have had ups and downs this season, but they’ve also shown they can beat anyone when things click. Expect a fierce contest in this Eliminator that could easily go down to the wire.
147/10 in 18.3 7.95
230/5 in 20.0 11.5
202/9 in 20.0 10.1
235/2 in 20.0 11.75
155/8 in 20.0 7.75
147/7 in 19.0 7.74
224/6 in 20.0 11.2
186/6 in 20.0 9.3
155/8 in 20.0 7.75
147/7 in 19.0 7.74
117/10 in 16.1 7.24
217/2 in 20.0 10.85
215/7 in 20.0 10.75
161/10 in 20.0 8.05
233/3 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Gujarat Titans won by 62 runs
171/10 in 18.2
218/5 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Mumbai Indians won by 27 runs
191/8 in 20.0
207/6 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Gujarat Titans won by 55 runs
152/9 in 20.0
After a strong run through most of the season, where Gujarat Titans kept a tight grip on the top two spots, their momentum took a hit in the closing stretch. They suffered two lopsided losses — an 83-run hammering at the hands of Chennai Super Kings and a 33-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants. Those setbacks dropped them to third in the standings, meaning they now have to go through the Eliminator. One more bad game, and their campaign ends there.
Outside of those two off days, Gujarat have been one of the more dependable sides in IPL 2025. They've generally struck the right balance in most departments. Their top order — Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler — has done most of the heavy lifting, each going past the 500-run mark this season. But with Buttler unavailable for the playoffs due to international duty, Gujarat have lost a major piece of their lineup.
Kusal Mendis from Sri Lanka is expected to step in. He may not be as explosive as Buttler, but he's someone who can steady the middle overs if needed. Lower down, Sherfane Rutherford has quietly delivered value, scoring 267 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 157. Shahrukh Khan, too, has shown that he can dig the team out if the top order fails.
The bowling attack has been mostly steady this season, though the last two games have exposed a few issues. Even so, the team will be counting on Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, who have combined for 38 wickets, to get early inroads. Sai Kishore has chipped in with 17 wickets, even if his economy is on the higher side at 9 per over.
Rashid Khan hasn’t had the kind of season GT would’ve hoped for, and that inconsistency could become a problem again. Washington Sundar might be brought in to replace Arshad Khan, who has struggled badly with the ball and been far too expensive.
Shahrukh Khan has had a decent season so far, making the most of his batting opportunities. He has scored 166 runs in 10 matches, averaging 33.20. In Ahmedabad this season, he has scored 133 runs in 6 innings striking at 179.72.
Sai Sudharsan has scored 679 runs in 14 matches and is the leading run-scorer this season. The elegant left hander has scored 365 runs in 7 matches, averaging 52.14 at Ahmedabad this season. Against Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad Sudharsan has scored 151 runs in 3 matches. He is the best player to bet on in this crucial encounter and we back him to score over 30 runs.
Shubman Gill (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar /Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna Impact Player: Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammed Siraj, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Kusal Mendis
Mumbai Indians were within touching distance of a top-two finish after stringing together seven wins in eight games. But a 7-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in their final league match kept them to fourth.
Still, that’s quite the turnaround for MI, considering they dropped three of their first four games. The five-time champions are back in the playoffs and, as always, know how to handle the pressure when it counts.
As they head into the knockouts, though, they’ll have to do without Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks. Both are heading back for international duties, and that’s a big blow to their top order. The duo played a big role in giving MI strong starts. In their place, Jonny Bairstow and Charith Asalanka have been brought in. Bairstow knows the league well and if he can click with Rohit Sharma early on, MI could be in business.
Jacks missing out also means a likely shift for Tilak Varma, who’s expected to move up to number three—his natural slot. He’s spent most of the season down at five, where he hasn’t really looked settled. A move back up could help him find his rhythm.
One area where Mumbai have come alive is the middle-order. Suryakumar Yadav’s been a rampaging force—640 runs from 14 matches at an average north of 70 and a strike rate around 170. His last two innings—57 off 29 and an unbeaten 73 from 43—suggest he’ll be a real threat to Gujarat in the Eliminator.
Lower down, Hardik Pandya and Naman Dhir have chipped in at crucial moments.
With the ball, Pandya’s taken 13 wickets, though he’s gone at over nine an over. Deepak Chahar’s added 11 scalps, but he's been a little inconsistent, especially in his final two overs, which Gujarat's batters will surely target.
What gives MI’s attack its edge, though, is the pairing of Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah. Boult’s done the job both early and late in the innings, while Bumrah has been sensational since his return—17 wickets in 10 games, conceding just 6.33 per over. If they fire again, MI’s chances go way up.
Mitchell Santner coming into form only deepens their bowling unit. With the playoffs around the corner, that could be a big plus.
Suryakumar Yadav has scored 640 runs in 14 matches this season and has been so consistent that he has scored a minimum of 25 runs in every match. The last time Surya played at Ahmedabad earlier in the season, he scored a quickfire 48 runs in a losing cause. Against Gujarat Titans, "SKY" has scored 83 runs this season. Given his consistency and current form, we back Suryakumar Yadav to score over 33 runs in today's match.
Jonny Bairstow (wk), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar
Raj Bawa, Richard Gleeson, Jonny Bairstow, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Mullanpur has usually leaned towards being good for batting, but as we saw the other night, it can throw up a surface that’s a bit tricky. If the same type of pitch turns up for the Eliminator, batters will need to take their time and not force the issue. That’s exactly where Punjab slipped up last night—they didn’t hang around long enough or rotate the strike. There’s enough in the pitch to keep bowlers interested, with bounce and movement on offer for much of the innings, and spinners won’t mind it either, with some grip and turn expected.
The forecast for Chandigarh says hot and dry conditions. There's no sign of rain, so we should get a complete game.
Pitch Condition
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Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average TurnMullanpur usually sees first-innings scores hover around 170 in the IPL. But this season, the ground has been anything but predictable. Punjab Kings once hammered 219 for 6 against Chennai Super Kings, only to fold for 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders in another outing. Even in Qualifier 1, Punjab couldn’t get past 101 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who knocked off the target in just 10 overs. It’s tough to know what kind of pitch we’ll see in the Eliminator. If the surface plays fair, 180 or so could be a solid score. But if it’s another pitch with uneven bounce or pace, then the team setting the total might want to aim for something closer to 160 to stay competitive.
The last match played at Mullanpur was a low scoring affair where the total match score was 207 runs. This season the average total match score in the five matches played at Mullanpur is 302 runs. Both teams have a strong bowling lineup and on a surface that isn't a typical batting track, we predict the total match score to be under 380 runs.
We predict Mumbai Indians to win the coin toss in the eliminator match against Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur.
At Mullanpur in IPL 2025, teams batting first have come out on top in three of the five matches so far. In last night’s Eliminator, the surface behaved unpredictably. Punjab Kings, batting first, collapsed for just 101. In reply, Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased it down with ease, wrapping things up in only 10 overs. That sort of outcome doesn’t go unnoticed, and both captains will be thinking hard about bowling first if they win the toss.
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians both come into the Eliminator after suffering disappointing losses. They’ve had their moments this season, and on a good day, either can take down any opponent. But Gujarat will be feeling the pressure after back-to-back heavy defeats. They’ll also be without Jos Buttler, which weakens a top-heavy batting line-up. Mumbai will also miss two of their international picks, but their bench looks stronger and they seem better balanced.
For Gujarat to have a real chance, their bowlers need to raise their game, which hasn’t happened in their recent outings. Also, if their top order doesn’t fire early, it could turn into a one-sided contest. MI haven’t gotten past any of the top three this season, and have already lost to GT once this season, but with more depth and experience in high-stakes games, backing the five-time champs feels like the better call.
Back Mumbai Indians to clinch the Eliminator.
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