GT vs MI: IPL 2025 Eliminator, Prediction, Betting Tips, Head-to-head and Pitch Report

Following the qualifier 1, the subsequent match in the IPL 2025 playoffs is the Eliminator, featuring the Gujarat Titans against the Mumbai Indians (GT vs MI). The game is scheduled for May 30 at 7:30 P.M

• This is a crucial match for both teams since the team that loses will be eliminated from the tournament entirely. In the meantime, the victorious team will advance to qualifier 2.
• The success of the Gujarat Titans is largely attributed to the exceptional performances of their top three batters, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler.
• The middle-order has largely remained unchallenged. Mumbai Indians, in the meantime, have staged a remarkable recovery in this game.
• They started the season with 1 victory in their opening 5 games. Subsequently, they achieved victory in 7 of 9 games, featuring a streak of 6 consecutive wins

GT vs MI: Match Preview

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

GT: W, W, W, L, L*
MI: W, W, L, W, L*

Head-to-Head

Gujarat Titans: Preview

• Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, the Gujarat Titans secured 9 victories in 14 league stage matches, facing 5 losses during the IPL 2025 season. They ended up in 3rd place on the points table, behind RCB and in front of MI.
• The Gujarat Titans have been among the top teams in the IPL 2025 season. The team has achieved success due to its leading three batters, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler. Sai Sudharsan leads the team in scoring with 679 runs, while captain Shubman Gill has accumulated 649 runs.
• Ranking third, Jos Buttler has accumulated 538 runs. Nonetheless, Buttler will not be available for the playoffs since he has joined the England squad. Kusal Mendis will take his place. Due to the success of the Gujarat Titans’ top three, the Titans’ middle-order has largely gone untested in IPL 2025.
• Sherfane Rutherford is the sole middle-order batsman who has consistently received chances and amassed 267 runs. Shahrukh Khan has made a few cameo appearances, but he hasn’t been a dependable choice if the top order falters.
• Regarding bowling, Prasidh Krishna has shown excellent performance in IPL 2025. The Indian international has claimed 23 wickets during the league phase.
• Together with him, the likes of Sai Kishore and Mohammed Siraj have captured 17 and 15 wickets respectively. Nonetheless, the performance of star all-rounder Rashid Khan is worrisome

Mumbai Indians: Preview

• The Mumbai Indians stagedanincrediblerevival to secure their spotin the IPL 2025. They started the season with 1 victory in their initial 5 matches. However,following that, they secured 7 victories in 9 games. However,itisnotable that they remainwithout a victory against a team that madeitto the top 4.

• In the beginning of the season, the Mumbai Indians’ top order faced significant difficulties. However, as the season progressed, both Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton enhanced their performance. The middle-order has been in remarkable shape for MI, particularly Suryakumar Yadav, who has been impressive and reliable in the IPL 2025.

• Suryakumar Yadav has accumulated 640 runs, while Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma have made 388 and 329 runs respectively. Tilak Varma has accumulated 274 runs, while players such as Hardik Pandya and Naman Dhir have added quick contributions.

• The unfortunate news for Mumbai Indians is that they will be without three players in the IPL 2025 playoffs: Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Corbin Bosch. Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson have taken their places.

• Regarding bowling, the Mumbai Indians bowlers faced difficulties at first until Jasprit Bumrah rejoined the team after recovering from his injury.

• Trent Boult leads the wicket-takers with 19 wickets in 14 games, while Jasprit Bumrah has excelled with 17 wickets in 10 games. Hardik Pandya and Deepak Chahar have claimed double-digit wickets. The inclusion of Richard Gleeson is also a significant advantage for MI

GT vs MI: Probable XI

GT Probable XI: Shubman Gill (C), Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

Impact Player: Sai Sudharsan

MI Probable XI: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.

Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar

GT vs MI: Pitch, Toss & Weather Reports

• Pitch & Toss Update – The Mullanpur Cricket Stadium located in Chandigarh is known for its high scores. Batters feel at ease executing their shots. Pacers receive greater support from the pitch compared to the spinners. Scores ranging from 190 to 210 are anticipated to be a partial score at the location.

However, we have also observed batters struggle to score runs when bowlers deliver at an effective line and length. Teams batting first have had greater success at the venue. Scoring big points has always been the preferred method. Therefore, anticipate that the captain who wins the toss will choose to bat first

• Weather Report – The weather prediction for Friday in Chandigarh is quite uncertain. The prediction indicates that the morning will be predominantly overcast with a 20% chance of rain from 12 to 2 P.M. Nonetheless, as the match approaches, rain seems improbable, although some clouds are still anticipated. There is a 5% chance of rain during the match. Although rain is unlikely, the weather on Friday will be quite intriguing

GT vs MI: Betting Tips

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GT vs MI Winner Prediction

• This is a crucial match for both teams, as the team that loses will be eliminated from the IPL 2025 finals contention. The victorious team will advance to qualifier 2, an additional challenge before the championship finale.
• This year, the Gujarat Titans have attained remarkable success in the IPL 2025 season, largely due to the contributions of their top three trio: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler. Nonetheless, Buttler will be unavailable for the playoffs. Kusal Mendis has taken his place.
• Although the top-order has performed effectively, the Gujarat Titans’ middle-order has had limited chances and remains largely unproven this season. If the Gujarat top order does not perform, this could be a challenging situation for them.
• Simultaneously, the Mumbai Indians face a few issues of their own. Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Corbin Bosch will miss the playoffs and will be substituted by Jonny Bairstow and Charith Asalanka, who remain uncertain about the conditions.
• Consequently, a significant portion of the responsibility will fall on players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and others.
• Regarding bowling, each team possesses a robust bowling lineup. The return of Jasprit Bumrah has enhanced the effectiveness of the Mumbai Indians bowlers, while Mohammed Siraj, who began strongly with the Gujarat Titans, has faced recent challenges, with only Prasidh Krishna maintaining steady performance.
• Considering everything, the Mumbai Indians appear to be the frontrunners for victory in this match. Gujarat will be without Jos Buttler and uncertain about Kusal Mendis’s performance. The challenges of the middle order impose additional pressure. Mumbai possesses a strong bowling attack to challenge the Gujarat batsmen