Cricket Prediction | GT vs MI | IPL 2025 | Eliminator | May 30 – Will the GT Hold Their Nerve or Will MI’s Big Match Aura Prevail?

GT vs MI Match Analysis

The highly anticipated Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will take place on May 30, 2025, at the Mohali Stadium. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST under lights, promising a thrilling contest.

Gujarat Titans have impressed this IPL with a strong mix of young talent and veteran leadership. Their balance in both batting and bowling departments has helped them stay competitive throughout.

Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, have shown resilience and tactical brilliance this season despite some inconsistencies. Their batting lineup is filled with powerful hitters and smart finishers who can turn games in their favor.

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Team Preview & Squads

Gujarat Titans

Shubman Gill is confidently leading the GT. His ability to score while anchoring innings at the top is important, as is Gill’s ability to lead and provide comfort and consistency to the group.

The Titans have good batting depth with power batters including Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis, and Shubman Gill in the playing eleven. Power batters like Sai Sudharsan and Dasun Shanaka can push and build innings according to the match situation.

The GT bowling group has a range of styles, including international superstars such as Rashid Khan, and the fast bowling of Kagiso Rabada. The fast-bowling pair of Siraj and Krishna adds a fierce edge and intensity to the attack. They have spinners Jayant Yadav and Washington Sundar providing options for slower bowling. Overall, the bowling group allowed balance and adaptability according to conditions.

Gujarat Titans faced Chennai Super Kings at Ahmedabad in their previous game, struggling to chase a big total. CSK made 230/5, while Gujarat Titans were bowled out for 147 in just 18.3 overs. An 83-run defeat meant some batting weaknesses will have to be corrected in this important eliminator.

Gujarat Titans Squad

Gujarat Titans Squad

Shubman Gill (C), Rashid Khan, Anuj Rawat, Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Gurnoor Brar, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Kumar Kushagra, Mahipal Lomror, Kusal Mendis, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Kishore, Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Dasun Shanaka, Ishant Sharma, Nishant Sindhu, Manav Suthar, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Jayant Yadav, Jos Buttler (wk)

Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya’s aggressive captaining has injected energy and audacity into the MI play style. Bat in one hand, ball in the other, swagger in both—Hardik is MI’s crisis-mode cheat code.

MI can create some powerful openings with heavy hitters in the top order, such as Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Jonny Bairstow as wicketkeeper-batsman adds firepower but also stability. Support for the middle order comes from impactful batsmen such as Tilak Varma and Charith Asalanka.

Deepak Chahar is a swing bowler with pace, and Karn Sharma, as a spin bowler, caters to a little variety. Mitchell Santner and Mujeeb Ur Rahman contribute depth to spin, which provides Mumbai with valuable options on any pitch.

Mumbai Indians fell short in their last encounter against Punjab Kings at Jaipur. Despite posting a competitive 184/7, they couldn’t defend it as PBKS chased the target down with 7 wickets in hand and 9 balls remaining.

Mumbai Indians Squad

Mumbai Indians Squad

Hardik Pandya (c), Charith Asalanka, Ashwani Kumar, Jonny Bairstow (Wk), Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Richard Gleeson, Bevon Jacobs, Robin Minz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naman Dhir, Satyanarayana Raju, Mitchell Santner, Karn Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Raghu Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Arjun Tendulkar, Tilak Varma, Reece Topley, Suryakumar Yadav.

GT vs MI Outfield Report

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

The Mohali pitch traditionally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early overs might assist the seamers with some movement, but the surface tends to slow down later, making stroke play trickier. Spinners could come into play in the middle overs, demanding tactical batting.

The weather is expected to be pleasant with clear skies and a temperature around 29°C at match time. Humidity levels will be moderate, and there is little chance of rain interruptions, ensuring a full game is likely.

Historically, the highest team score at Mohali in IPL matches hovers around 210-220 runs, while teams batting second have successfully chased targets around 180-190 on good days. A total in the range of 180-200 should be competitive in this encounter.

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five IPL meetings, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have shared wins fairly evenly, with Mumbai Indians holding a slight edge with three victories.

GT vs MI Prediction

According to cricket analysts Gujarat Titans have a 54% chance of Winning.