The stage is set for a thrilling Eliminator match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. The loser will be knocked out of the championship race. This high-stakes game will be played at the Mullanpur stadium. Let’s take a closer look at the teams and the pitch.
Pitch Report
Mullanpur’s pitch is known for being fair to both batsmen and bowlers. In the 9 IPL matches played here so far, 5 teams have won after batting first, while 4 have successfully chased down targets. Punjab Kings hold the record for the highest score on this ground with 219 runs. However, the same pitch also saw the defending champions get bowled out for just 95 runs in IPL 2025.
Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have faced each other 7 times in the IPL. Mumbai has won only 2 of these matches, while Gujarat has come out on top 5 times. In their last 4 encounters, Gujarat has consistently beaten Mumbai, including a win in the 2023 Qualifier 2 match.
Team Lineups
Here are the likely playing elevens for both teams:
- Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
- Mumbai Indians: Jonny Bairstow, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult
The numbers suggest Gujarat has a slight edge going into this Eliminator match, having beaten Mumbai in their last 4 encounters. Will Mumbai be able to turn the tide, or will Gujarat continue its dominance? The stage is set for an exciting match.