Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans are set to face five-time champions Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday. Both teams bring playoff experience to the fixture, but they arrive with key issues to address.
Gujarat Titans, winners of the 2022 title, have struggled to maintain their form, especially in the bowling department, conceding 465 runs across their last two matches. The departure of Jos Buttler for international duties has also left a gap in their top order. With an inconsistent middle order, the team will rely heavily on Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Kusal Mendis to anchor the innings.
Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, are also dealing with the absence of overseas players like Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks. Jonny Bairstow is likely to open alongside Rohit Sharma, while Suryakumar Yadav remains the key performer with 640 runs this season. The team continues to face questions around Tilak Varma’s form and their ability to set strong totals when batting first, though their bowling attack remains a major asset going into the knockout match.
GT vs MI: Pitch Report
The 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: Live Streaming details
The 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.
Gujarat Titans, winners of the 2022 title, have struggled to maintain their form, especially in the bowling department, conceding 465 runs across their last two matches. The departure of Jos Buttler for international duties has also left a gap in their top order. With an inconsistent middle order, the team will rely heavily on Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Kusal Mendis to anchor the innings.
Mumbai Indians, captained by Hardik Pandya, are also dealing with the absence of overseas players like Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks. Jonny Bairstow is likely to open alongside Rohit Sharma, while Suryakumar Yadav remains the key performer with 640 runs this season. The team continues to face questions around Tilak Varma’s form and their ability to set strong totals when batting first, though their bowling attack remains a major asset going into the knockout match.
GT vs MI: Pitch Report
The 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: Live Streaming details
The 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.
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