Mumbai survive Sudharsan scare to enter Qualifier 2, knock Gujarat out

GT vs MI, IPL 2025 Eliminator: Mumbai Indians live to fight another day. MI survived Sai Sudharsan scare to beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs. Chasing a massive 229-run target, GT faltered with Shubman Gill falling in the first over. But Sudharsan (80 off 49) kept their hopes alive with a 64-run stand with Kusal Mendis and then an 84-run stand with Washington Sundar. But after he fell, GT lost their way. Jasprit Bumrah bowled an excellent tidy spell of 1/27 to turn things around for MI.

Earlier, Rohit Sharma (81) and Jonny Bairstow (47) set the stage while Suryakumar Yadav (33), Tilak Verma (25) and Hardik Pandya (22) helped MI post 228/5 after GT dropped two catches.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat against Gujarat Titans. Mumbai handed a debut to Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson. Kusal Mendis made his GT debut. The winner will have another shot at the title when they face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. The loser will bow out. Shubman Gill-led GT have already got the better of Hardik Pandya’s MI twice this season and they will want to make it a hat-trick. A depleted MI will aim for Qualifier 2 and their sixth title.

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GT vs MI Match Preview

Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians face off in a do-or-die IPL 2025 Eliminator in Mullanpur, with the winner advancing to Qualifier 2 and the loser exiting the tournament. GT, finishing third with 18 points, have been consistent, driven by Shubman Gill (649 runs) and Sai Sudharsan’s batting prowess, though Jos Buttler’s absence weakens their top order. Kusal Mendis steps in, but his lack of recent IPL exposure is a concern. GT’s bowling, led by Prasidh Krishna (23 wickets) and Mohammed Siraj, has faltered lately, conceding high totals.

MI, fourth with 16 points, staged a mid-season resurgence after a shaky start, powered by Suryakumar Yadav’s 640 runs and Jasprit Bumrah’s 17 wickets. However, the absence of Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks hurts their batting depth, with Jonny Bairstow and Charith Asalanka as replacements. GT hold a 5-2 head-to-head edge, including two wins this season, but MI’s five IPL titles and knockout experience make them dangerous. The Mullanpur pitch offers balance, and with no rain forecast, a full match is expected. Both captains face scrutiny—Gill to prove his leadership, Pandya to silence critics. A close, high-intensity battle looms.

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Gujarat Titans: L L W W W

GT dominated early, winning six of their first eight games, but consecutive losses to Chennai Super Kings (83 runs) and Lucknow Super Giants (33 runs) dropped them to third. Their batting relies heavily on Gill and Sudharsan, while bowling has been inconsistent lately.

Mumbai Indians: L W L W W

MI recovered from losing four of their first five matches with a six-game winning streak, led by Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah. A seven-wicket loss to Punjab Kings in their final league game exposed batting frailties, especially without key overseas players.

Mullanpur Pitch Report

The Mullanpur pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced contest. It provides good bounce and carry, favouring batters, but pacers can exploit early movement, and spinners find grip later. The average first-innings score is around 170, with teams batting first winning three of five matches this season. Qualifier 1 saw Punjab Kings collapse for 101, indicating potential for unpredictable bounce. A score of 160-180 could be competitive, with chasing teams often preferring to bowl first.

Mullanpur Weather Report

The weather in Mullanpur on May 30, 2025, is expected to be clear, with temperatures between 25-35°C and humidity at 43-54%. Winds will blow at 11-13 km/h, and there’s a 0-2% chance of rain, ensuring a full match without interruptions. Earlier rain in the day has cleared, promising ideal conditions.

GT vs MI Head-to-Head Records

GT have dominated MI, winning both encounters in IPL 2025 (36 runs in Ahmedabad, 3 wickets via DLS in Mumbai). Key battles include Hardik Pandya dismissing Gill four times in 23 balls and Suryakumar Yadav’s 117 runs off 77 balls against Rashid Khan without dismissal.

• Total Matches: 7
• Gujarat Titans: 5 wins
• Mumbai Indians: 2 wins
• In Playoffs: GT 1, MI 0

Playing 11s

• Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis(w), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
  • Impact Subs: Sherfane Rutherford, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan
• Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson
  • Impact Subs: Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley