Mullanpur pitch in focus for GT vs MI IPL 2025 Eliminator clash

Gujarat Titans will host Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator of the ongoing IPL 2025. The winner of the match will move to Qualifier 2 to play against Punjab Kings, while the losing team will be eliminated. Ahead of that, both teams have suffered major blows.

Gujarat Titans will take on Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, with the winner advancing to Qualifier 2 to face Punjab Kings, while the loser exits the tournament. Ahead of the crucial clash, both sides faced major setbacks—Mumbai released Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Corbin Bosch, while Gujarat let go of Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada.

Both teams have brought in strong replacements ahead of the IPL 2025 Eliminator, but their immediate impact remains uncertain. Mumbai Indians have signed Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson, while Gujarat Titans have roped in Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis. Bairstow, who went unsold in the mega auction, was brought in for INR 5.25 crore and is expected to open alongside Rohit Sharma, stepping into the shoes of Ryan Rickelton, who performed admirably this season.

Mendis, replacing Jos Buttler at No. 3 for Gujarat, carries a similar weight of expectations, as Buttler had been a key performer. Both sides have solid bowling line-ups, but the Mumbai duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult may have the edge. Gujarat, meanwhile, will be hoping for better form from Rashid Khan, although Prasidh Krishna and Sai Kishore have held their own.

Mullanpur, New Chandigarh – Pitch Report:

In Qualifier 1, the pitch at Mullanpur proved challenging early on, with a hard surface that improved as the game progressed. The first 10 overs could be crucial again in the Eliminator. Bowling first is likely to be preferred, and a total above 180 could be match-winning.