The stage is set for a thrilling eliminator match between the Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025. Both teams have tasted success in the Indian Premier League before, but their path to the final won’t be easy. The losing team will be eliminated from the tournament, while the winner will face the Punjab Kings in the second qualifier. The eliminator match will be played at the stadium in Mullanpur.
Pitch Report
The Mullanpur stadium has a unique pitch layout, with shorter boundaries on the leg and off sides (62 meters and 65 meters) and a longer boundary in front (73 meters). The pitch is expected to have a light covering of grass, which could help batsmen time their shots perfectly. The presence of grass could also aid fast bowlers. Generally, the pitch at Mullanpur supports both batsmen and bowlers.
In the evening, dew becomes a crucial factor at the Mullanpur stadium. The team that wins the toss might opt to bowl first. The first qualifier was also played at this venue, where RCB chased down a target of 102 runs in just 10 overs. Notably, the average score for teams batting first at this ground is 170 runs.
Who Has the Upper Hand?
The Gujarat Titans have played only one match at the Mullanpur stadium and won it. The Mumbai Indians have also won their sole match at this venue. Looking at the head-to-head records between the two teams, they have played 7 matches, with MI winning only 2 of them. Interestingly, the Mumbai Indians haven’t beaten the Gujarat Titans in their last 4 encounters. Will they be able to break this jinx and stay in the tournament?