With the electrifying match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings, RCB secured their place in the IPL 2025 Finals. Meanwhile, today at the eliminator round (Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans), it will be exciting to see who wins and faces PBKS in Qualifier 2 before going to the finals.
Qualifier 1 Recap: RCB vs PBKS
The dominant performance of Royal Challengers Bangalore against Punjab Kings had led them to book the first ticket to the finals. They defeated PBKS by 8 wickets. RCB became the finalist after 9 years.
Summary:
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
- PBKS Innings: 101 all out in 16.3 overs
- RCB Innings: 105/2 in 13.2 overs
- Result: RCB won by 8 wickets
The fast bowlers of RCB gave a hard time to PBKS by taking 7 wickets. Legspinner Suyash Sharma made some reckless swipes without giving more runs. PBKS lost 3 wickets to him. In the second inning the ball bounced and moved more. It was the time when Salt was all ready to make the quickest 50 in 23 balls.
Eliminator Round: MI vs GT (May 30th, 2025)
Today’s match is crucial. The winner will face PBKS in the Qualifier Round 2 to save the space against RCB in the IPL 2025 finals
Match Details:
- Date & Time: May 30, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
- Live Streaming: Star Sports & JioCinema
MI vs. GT; Pitch Report:
Narendra Modi is known for a batting-friendly pitch. The average first-innings score is recorded to be 200. But the toss will play a significant factor; after sunset, the dew in the evening can aid the chaser.
Weather Forecast During Eliminator Round:
There will be a clear sky with a temperature measuring a minimum of 28°C to a maximum of 35°C. 55% humidity is expected. No rain is forecasted.
Head-to-Head: MI vs. GT:
| Match Date | Venue | GT Result |
| May 6, 2022 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | lost by 5 runs |
| April 25, 2023 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | won by 55 runs |
| May 12, 2023 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | lost by 27 runs |
| May 26, 2023 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | won by 62 runs |
| March 24, 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | won by 6 runs |
| March 29, 2025 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | won by 36 runs |
| May 6, 2025 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | won by 3 wickets (DLS method) |
Gujarat Titans had a favorable record against MI, especially at the Ahmedabad ground. The former have remained unbeaten thrice in the encounter.
Predicted Playing XIs:
Mumbai Indians –
- Batting: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Charith Asalanka, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah.
- Bowling: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Charith Asalanka, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, and Raghu Sharma.
- Impact Players: Rohit Sharma, Robin Minz, Richard Gleeson, Raj Angad Bawa.
Gujarat Titans –
- Batting: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Kushal Mendis (wk), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, M. Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
- Bowling: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Kushal Mendis (wk), Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, M. Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, R. Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Ishant Sharma.
- Impact Players: Kulwant Khejroliya, Ishant Sharma/Sherfane Rutherford, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, and Arshad Khan.
Who to Cheer For In Today’s Battle
- Rohit Sharma vs. Kagiso Rabada: One can handle the pace, and the other is known for the speed and bounce.
- Suryakumar Yadav vs. Rashid Khan: Sky’s aggressive batting style will be either enriched by Rashid’s spin variations or he might get back to the pavilion soon.
- Shubman Gill vs. Deepak Chahar: Swing bowling can be tough for Gill
Records In Sight
- Shahrukh Khan needs 1 maximum to complete 50 sixes in the IPL.
- Ishant Sharma is 4 wickets away from 100 IPL wickets.
- Sai Kishore needs 3 scalps to complete 100 wickets in T20 cricket.
- Shubman Gill is 26 runs away from 500 runs in the IPL playoffs.
- Washington Sundar is 37 runs away from 500 IPL runs.
- Captain Gill needs 52 runs to register 2,500 runs for GT in the IPL.
Report by: Gujarat Titans Official Page
MI vs. GT Prediction:
As mentioned earlier, the Gujarat Titans have a strong record against the Mumbai Indians. Their balanced squad can also become quite difficult to deal with. However, the Mumbai Indians have the experience of playing under high pressure, and this ability can’t be overlooked.
The Outlook Of IPL Finals 2025
Scheduled for June 3rd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore will be waiting for its competitor (the winner of Qualifier 2).
Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2025 Playoffs, including the performance, prediction, and a lot more, leading up to the grand finale.
