The IPL 2025 Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians is set to decide which team advances to Qualifier 2. After finishing third and fourth in the league stage, both franchises face a do-or-die battle in New Chandigarh. The loser heads home, while the winner stays alive in the hunt for the title.
Eliminator: GT vs MI
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Do or die for both sides – who will survive? ⚔️
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Gujarat Titans face batting concerns without Jos Buttler
The absence of Jos Buttler from Gujarat Titans’ line-up could significantly impact their batting strength. During the league phase, the top three – Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, and Buttler – carried the bulk of the workload. However, Buttler’s departure for England duty has left a major gap.
Kusal Mendis, his replacement, has not played a single IPL 2025 match and last appeared in a competitive game over a month ago. Although the middle order showed promise with Sherfane Rutherford and Shahrukh Khan stepping up when needed, their consistency remains untested in crunch matches.
Mumbai Indians eye strong comeback in IPL 2025 Eliminator
Despite an inconsistent run, Mumbai Indians remain a formidable force. Suryakumar Yadav leads the scoring chart for MI with 640 runs, but there’s a significant drop-off to the next best, Rohit Sharma. Ryan Rickelton’s unavailability for the playoffs has added pressure, though Jonny Bairstow is expected to fill the gap effectively.
The bowling unit, featuring Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, has looked sharper than GT’s in recent games. MI’s experience in pressure situations and their explosive core could give them the edge in this IPL 2025 Eliminator clash.
Pitch and match conditions favor balanced sides
New Chandigarh’s surface has been unpredictable. In recent matches, scores have ranged from 111 to over 200. A fresh pitch will be used for the Eliminator, and overcast weather could assist seamers.
Eliminator Clash 🔥
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GT vs MI — Who will stay alive? 👊
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Final face-off for a place in Qualifier 2
While GT will rely on past success against MI, their recent form and missing key players may make a difference. MI, with stronger depth and playoff experience, could take advantage if they capitalize early.
