Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to cross swords with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Eliminator clash of IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
As is customary in the Eliminator, the losing side will bow out of the tournament, finishing in fourth place. The winner will progress to face the defeated team from Qualifier 1, held on May 29.
GT will be without the services of Jos Buttler, a key figure in their lineup. MI, meanwhile, have to deal with the absence of three players – Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Corbin Bosch. How both sides adjust their line-ups to fill these gaps remains to be seen.
Pitch Conditions
This match will be played on a fresh pitch, offering the possibility of a different surface compared to what was seen in Qualifier 1. The average first-innings score at the venue stands at 173, while chasing teams average just 153. Though totals above 200 have been recorded three times, the trend leans towards lower-scoring games. There’s an element of uncertainty in how the pitch may behave.
Weather Forecast
The weather on match day is expected to be hot and partly cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 36°C. No rain is predicted.
Head-to-Head Record
GT lead the rivalry 5–2, having dominated recent meetings. They’ve beaten MI twice this season and have won their last four encounters, including a pivotal Qualifier 2 match in 2023.
Match Prediction
While both teams are evenly matched on paper, MI’s extensive experience in high-pressure knockout matches could give them the edge, especially with GT having lost momentum in the latter stages of the league phase.
Where to watch
Live coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network, and the match can be streamed on the JioCinema app and website.
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