The IPL 2025 playoffs reach fever pitch as (MI vs GT) Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians lock horns in a do-or-die Eliminator tonight at Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium (7:30 PM IST). The winner advances to Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings, keeping their title dreams alive. With GT holding a dominant 5-2 head-to-head record and winning both league matches this season, MI’s championship pedigree faces its toughest test .
🎯 Predicted Playing XIs & Tactical Shifts
Gujarat Titans
- Batting Focus: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford
- Bowling Attack: Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, R Sai Kishore
- Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna (if batting first) / Shahrukh Khan (if bowling first)
Mumbai Indians
- Top Order: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav
- All-Round Core: Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Charith Asalanka
- Pace Firepower: Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar
- Impact Sub: Karn Sharma (spin option)
Key Changes:
- MI replaces Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton (national duty) with Bairstow and Asalanka .
- GT’s Jos Buttler (absent) creates a void; Kusal Mendis likely to open with Gill .
⚔️ Battle Within the Battle: Player Matchups Decoded
- Shubman Gill vs Jasprit Bumrah: Gill averages 17 at 89 SR against Bumrah in IPL history .
- Suryakumar Yadav vs Rashid Khan: SKY dominates with 117 runs at 152 SR, never dismissed by Rashid in T20s .
- Sai Sudharsan vs Trent Boult: Boult has dismissed Sudharsan twice at 15.5 average .
🌟 Star Performers & Fantasy Picks
- Shubman Gill (GT): 649 runs @ 54.08 avg, 156.39 SR – anchors GT’s innings .
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI): 640 runs @ 71.11 avg, 167.98 SR – MI’s crisis solver .
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 17 wickets @ 6.33 economy – death-over assassin .
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): Orange Cap leader with 679 runs, including a century .
🏟️ Pitch & Conditions: Dew vs Discipline
- Surface: Grassy pitch with 73m straight boundaries. Pace-friendly early, spinners may grip later.
- Dew Factor: High moisture expected; chasing advantageous despite captains preferring to bat first .
- Weather: 40°C daytime, cooling to low 20s. Isolated rain possible but 0% forecast at match time .
📊 Head-to-Head & Recent Form
| Metric | GT | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall H2H | 5 wins | 2 wins |
| 2025 League Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Last 5 Matches | W-W-W-L-L | W-W-L-W-L |
| Playoff Win Rate | 66.67% | 57.14% |
🔮 AI Predictions & Expert Verdict
- ChatGPT/Grok: Slight edge to GT due to H2H dominance and batting form .
- MyKhel: Backs GT; Google Match Prediction gives MI 59% win probability .
- X-Factor: If MI’s Boult/Bumrah strike early, GT’s middle-order fragility could unravel .
📺 Where to Watch
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Streaming: JioHotstar .
💎 Final Analysis
GT’s Path to Victory: Maximize Gill-Sudharsan powerplay dominance; contain SKY with Rashid’s spin.
MI’s Key to Survival: Rohit-Bairstow aggressive start; Bumrah/Boult dismantle GT’s top order by exploiting swing.
“This isn’t just cricket – it’s a chess match where Gill’s consistency faces Hardik’s instinct. Expect fireworks, but the team embracing pressure survives.”
#IPL2025 | #GTvsMI | #Eliminator | #SuryakumarYadav | #ShubmanGill
Statistics sourced from ESPNcricinfo, Sportskeeda, and IPL official data. Last updated May 30, 2025.
🔥 FAQs: GT vs MI Eliminator IPL 2025
Q1: What time does GT vs MI start? Where to watch live?
A: 7:30 PM IST at Mullanpur Stadium. Live on Star Sports Network (TV) and JioCinema/Disney+ Hotstar (streaming).
Q2: Who is injured/unavailable for MI vs GT?
A: MI: Will Jacks & Ryan Rickelton (national duty) → Replaced by Bairstow/Asalanka.
GT: Jos Buttler (personal leave) → Kusal Mendis opening with Gill.
Q3: What’s the head-to-head record between GT and MI?
A: GT dominates 5-2 overall. Won both league matches in IPL 2025 (Chasing 178 in Ahmedabad, Defending 192 in Mumbai).
Q4: Who will win GT vs MI? AI predictions & odds.
A: Google Match Prediction: MI (59%)
MyKhel/CricTracker: GT favored due to H2H
Betting Odds: GT (1.85) | MI (1.95)
Q5: What’s the pitch report for Mullanpur Stadium?
A: Grassy surface (68m boundaries).
Powerplay: Pacers dominate (avg. score: 45/1)
Dew Factor: High after 13 overs → Chase advantage
Key stat: 73% of matches won batting second here in 2025.