Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans will clash with five-time champions Mumbai Indians in a high-stakes IPL 2025 Eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday. While both teams boast playoff experience, they also enter the knockout fixture with notable concerns. Gujarat Titans, who won the title in 2022, have lost momentum, particularly in their bowling department. They have conceded 465 runs in their last two games, and the absence of Jos Buttler, who returned for national duty, further weakens their batting lineup. Gill, along with key players like Sai Sudharsan and Kusal Mendis, will need to anchor the innings, as the middle order lacks consistency.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, are also grappling with the exit of foreign players such as Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks. Jonny Bairstow is expected to fill the gap at the top alongside Rohit Sharma, while Suryakumar Yadav remains their standout batter with 640 runs. Concerns persist over the form of Tilak Varma and the pace of scoring when batting first. However, Mumbai’s strong bowling lineup continues to be a major weapon. Who’s that IPL player?With no room for error, both Gill and Pandya have much to prove as they seek to guide their teams into Qualifier 2 and inch closer to the IPL 2025 title.GT vs MI Head-to-HeadTotal matches played: 7Gujarat Titans: 5Mumbai Indians: 2GT vs MI: Pitch ReportThe pitch at Mullanpur features square boundaries of 62 and 65 metres, with a straight boundary of 73 metres, making it deceptively large. The pitch is grassy, assisting batters with good bounce and carry. One end has extra grass aiding pacers, while the other has bare patches where spinners may operate, potentially offering some grip. Dew is expected due to moisture in the air. Batting first is the preferred option for captains after winning the toss.
GT vs MI: Predicted XIsGujarat Titans predicted XI: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Anuj Rawat (w), Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh KrishnaImpact Sub: Ishant SharmaMumbai Indians predicted XI: Jonny Bairstow (w), Rohit Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit BumrahImpact Sub: Karn SharmaGT vs MI: Mullanpur Weather updateAs per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Mullanpur is likely to experience partly cloudy skies, with the possibility of short spells of rain or thundershowers in isolated areas. Daytime temperatures may peak around 40°C, cooling down to the low 20s by evening. However, AccuWeather offers a more optimistic outlook for match time, predicting a 0% chance of rainfall despite persistent cloud cover. While the region saw a bout of heavy rain earlier in the day, weather conditions have markedly improved in the lead-up to the game.GT vs MI: Live Streaming detailsThe GT vs MI Eliminator match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The match will start at 7:30 pm. The match will be telecasted on Star Sports Network and live streaming will be on JioHotstar.GT vs MI squadsGujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mohammed Siraj, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Jos Buttler.Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Bevon Jacobs, Robin Minz, Krishnan Shrijith, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Satyanarayana Raju, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Raghu Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, Charith Asalanka.
