Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans will meet each other in the Indian Premier League 2025 season Eliminator at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh on May 30. Earlier, Gujarat finished 3rd in the 10-team standings behind Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. On the other hand, MI took 4th place. Gujarat finished with 18 points from 14 matches. MI claimed 16 points from 14 games.

What is the Context of the MI vs GT Match?

Whoever wins this Eliminator match will reach Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025, where they will take on Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, whichever side loses the clash will be out of IPL 2025.

On May 29, RCB hammered a sorry PBKS side in Mullanpur to reach the IPL 2025 final. Notably, RCB booked the final for the 4th time in IPL history. PBKS will now get another chance to reach the final as they will await the winner of the Eliminator on Sunday, June 1, in Ahmedabad.

So this Eliminator clash is a virtual quarter-final knockout clash where the winner reaches Qualifier 2 or the semi-final and needs to win the same to book a berth in the final, where RCB will wait.

2022 IPL winners, Gujarat, are hoping to reach their 3rd IPL final and need two wins now to achieve the reality. 5-time IPL winners MI are aiming to enter their 7th final.

In terms of the head-to-head record, MI and Gujarat have met each other 7 times in the IPL. MI have been outplayed in this rivalry, winning two games and losing another 5.

7:30 pm is the official time for the match to start at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh, which was also the venue for Qualifier 1 on May 29.

Mumbai Indians – Probable Playing XI

MI will be without opener Ryan Rickelton and utility all-rounder Will Jacks, who have returned to join their respective nations. So Jonny Bairstow will come in for Rickelton, and one between Charith Asalanka or Bevon Jacobs will replace Jacks.

Rohit sharma: MI veteran star Rohit Sharma will need to deliver the goods. In 13 matches this season, he has scored 329 runs at 27.41.

Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper): Englishman Jonny Bairstow joined MI after the IPL was suspended for a brief period, which led to matches getting postponed. He was recently seen playing County Cricket for Yorkshire.

Tilak Varma: With Jacks gone, Tilak Varma is set to get promoted to number 3. A dependable batter, southpaw Varma has otherwise struggled this season with 274 runs (SR: 131.73).

Suryakumar Yadav: He has been one of the best batters this season in the IPL, and his runs have been beneficial for MI. SKY owns 640 runs at 71.11 (50s: 5).

Charith Asalanka: Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka could be an ideal fit for MI. He has 2767 runs in 20-over cricket and has picked 27 wickets with his off-spin.

Hardik Pandya (captain): MI skipper Hardik Pandya needs to elevate himself and come good. He has scored 187 runs from 10 innings this season. With the ball, he has 13 scalps.

Naman parsley: A dependable finisher, Naman Dhir is key for MI against a good bowling unit. He has 206 runs in IPL 2025, striking at 180.70.

Mitchell Santner: His left-arm spin will be of importance. Santner has 9 wickets this season at 32. He would be keen to use the Mullanpur track to shine.

Deepak chahar: Former CSK pacer Deepak Chahar has been an able performer for MI this season in the power play overs. He has 11 wickets in IPL 2025 at 34-plus.

Trent Boult: He remains key if MI are to chip in. Boult has claimed 19 wickets this season and 140 in total in the IPL.

Jasprit bumrah: He made a terrific return for MI after missing a few games due to injury. In 10 games, Bumrah has picked 17 scalps at 14.64. He could be the match-winner.

Impact Sub (Karn Sharma): Spinner Karn Sharma will be MI’s Impact Sub. He has made a decent impression.

Key player to watch from MI

Bumrah is MI’s key player in this contest. He is a champion performer. Despite making a return from injury, he has shown no vulnerability. He has been a top wicket-taker, and his economy rate is also magical.

GT Playing XI

Gujarat were dependent on Jos Buttler at number 3, but the Englishman has already returned to England for their ODI series against the West Indies. Kusal Mendis is set to replace him at number 3.

Shubman Gill (captain): He has been in solid form for Gujarat this season, amassing 649 runs from 14 matches at 54.08. Gill also boasts quality runs versus MI in the IPL.

Sai Sudharsan: IPL 2025 Orange Cap holder, Sai Sudharsan, has complemented Gill well atop. He has 679 runs at 52.33 (100s: 1, 50s: 5).

Kusal Mendis (WK): Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis boasts experience aplenty but has never played in the IPL. Mendis owns 4718 runs in 20-over cricket. However, replacing Buttler and facing in-form MI bowlers will be a challenge.

Sherfane Rutherford: West Indies’ Sherfane Rutherford has been a consistent face for Gujarat this season and has 267 runs from 12 outings.

Shahrukh khan: Gujarat’s middle-order big-hitter, Shahrukh Khan, will be key. He has 166 runs and owns a strike rate of 178.49.

Satisfied tewatia: Gujarat’s finisher Tewatia will have a big task, and he needs to deliver. He hasn’t had much joy this season, scoring 83 runs from 11 innings.

Rashid khan: Afghan spin all-rounder Rashid has had a dismal IPL 2025 season. Across 7 innings, he has 40 runs at 8. With the ball, he has averaged a dismal 53.66 with 9 scalps from 14 games.

Gerald Coetzee: SA’s Gerald Coetzee has played only 3 games this season, picking 2 scalps at 40. He faces his former employees MI.

Arshad khan: In 9 games this season, Arshad Khan has 6 scalps at 36-plus. He has been on the costlier side.

Sai Kishore: A dependable left-arm spinner, Sai Kishore, has impressed with 17 scalps from 14 games this season at 20.64. He needs to lead the line.

Mohammed Siraj: Pacer Mohammed Siraj will be a vital asset for Gujarat. He owns a decent sum of 15 scalps at 32.66 this season.

Impact Sub (Prasidh Krishna): Gujarat pacer Prasidh Krishna has been a sensation this season with 23 wickets. He is 2 shy of becoming the Purple Cap holder.

Key player to watch from GT

Sai Sudharsan is Gujarat’s key player to watch out for. He has been consistent with a truckload of runs. His partnership with Shubman Gill will be key for Gujarat.

Pitch Report & Venue Conditions

Generally, the surface here is likely to be on the slower side, so batters will need to execute their shots to perfection. Bowlers need to bowl in the right areas and count on the surface to do the rest. Once the ball gets older, it doesn’t skid off the surface that well. In IPL 2025, teams batting first here have clocked 205, 219, 111, 157 and 101. The average score batting 1st this season reads 158.6.

Match Prediction – Who Has the Upper Hand?

With Gujarat losing Buttler, it’s a big blow. Meanwhile, MI have a better balance in their bowling and can expose Gujarat’s middle order.

FAQs About MI vs GT Playing 11

Who is injured or not playing in the MI vs GT clash?

Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks will miss the match for MI as they have returned to play for their nations. For Gujarat, Buttler has flown back to join England and will not be a part of it.