GT vs MI Eliminator | 30 May 2025 · Chandigarh
Get ready for a high-stakes showdown as the IPL 2025 Eliminator unfolds at the New PCA Stadium, Chandigarh. On Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST, the Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians clash in a winner-takes-all battle for a spot in Qualifier 2. Both sides arrive brimming with confidence, star power, and a fierce hunger to keep their title hopes alive.
Match Preview
After finishing the group stage in the top four, the Titans and Indians have both tasted playoff pressure already—but only one will survive tonight’s knockout. Gujarat, led by explosive opener Shubman Gill, has dazzled with a balanced attack and depth in batting. Mumbai, under the inspirational leadership of Rohit Sharma, boasts a formidable lineup featuring power hitters like Jonny Bairstow and Suryakumar Yadav, backed by a world-class pace battery.
Gujarat Titans to Watch
- Shubman Gill has been in scintillating form, anchoring chases and punishing loose bowling.
- Sai Sudharsan and Kusal Mendis provide solidity and flair in the middle order.
- The spin duo of Rashid Khan and R Sai Kishore will look to choke Mumbai in the middle overs.
- Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna bring the speed and swing early on.
Mumbai Indians to Watch
- Rohit Sharma, with his calm experience, will set the tone at the top.
- Jonny Bairstow and Suryakumar Yadav can turn the game in a session with their dynamic strokeplay.
- All-rounders Hardik Pandya and Mitchell Santner add balance with both bat and ball.
- Death-over specialists Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult aim to choke runs when it matters most.
Pitch & Conditions
The New PCA Stadium usually favors the bat under lights, with short boundaries for demon-barrel hitters. Spinners may find grip early, but the deck often flattens out—making run chases intriguing and high totals achievable.
Key Battles
- Gill vs. Bumrah: Can Gill negotiate Bumrah’s lethal yorkers, or will MI’s ace pacer peg back the Titans’ run-machine?
- Rashid vs. Bairstow/Suryakumar: If Rashid finds his usual overspin, he could rattle the MI middle order.
- Hardik’s Dual Role: Mumbai’s captain will be pivotal—both with timely cameos bat in hand and his seamers in the powerplay.
Why You Can’t Miss It
- Knockout Drama: A single loss ends the season.
- Superstar Showdown: India’s best young talents vs. franchise legends.
- Tactical Chess: Both coaches will unleash strategies to outfox the opposition.
- Fan Fever: Chandigarh’s crowd promises electric atmosphere and roaring support.
How to Watch & Book
- Venue: New PCA Stadium, Sector 42, Chandigarh
- Date & Time: Friday, May 30, 2025 • 7:30 PM IST
- Tickets: Available online via the IPL official portal and at the stadium box office.
Brace yourself for edge-of-the-seat excitement as Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians vie for survival. On May 30, it’s all or nothing—only one will advance, and only one will bow out. May the best team win!
