IPL 2025
Both teams will be missing key players © Sportzpics
Preparation Under Uncertainty
Washington Sundar celebrated a good delivery with assistant coach Aashish Kapoor after dismissing Sai Sudharsan during practice. Despite the uncertainty surrounding their playoff matchups in Chandigarh, Sudharsan showcased consistent batting, with Shubman Gill stepping in next. With Jos Buttler absent for the playoffs, they need to maximize their batting strength against the title-hungry Mumbai Indians.
Mumbai Indians’ Challenge
The Mumbai Indians face a formidable Gujarat Titans and historical challenges as no fourth-place team has ever won the title in the playoffs format. Typically, championships go to the top-ranked teams, but MI’s impressive six-game winning streak allows them to maintain a hopeful outlook as they enter the match.
Titans’ Confidence
Despite finishing lower in the rankings, the Titans are undeterred. They previously eliminated MI from the qualifiers two seasons ago and have a 37-win record since their inception. After recovering from the departure of captain Hardik Pandya, they’ve shown resilience, even breaking MI’s mid-season winning streak.
Mutual Absences
The matchup is further complicated by the absence of key players due to international duties for MI as well. With Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks unavailable, MI will need their replacements to perform swiftly, injecting unpredictability into this high-stakes game.
Match Details
When: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, May 30, 2025, 07:30 PM IST
Where: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
What to Expect: Both teams will have to adapt quickly to the conditions on a hot evening with inconsistent boundary dimensions, having not played at this venue this season.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head: GT leads 5 – 2 against MI, having overcome them in all four previous matches this season, including last year’s second qualifier.
Injury Reports and Team Strategies
Mumbai Indians: With Rickelton and Jacks unavailable, new players like Jonny Bairstow have stepped in. Key matchups will revolve around Trent Boult against the GT openers.
Gujarat Titans: Kusal Mendis could slot into the batting order at No.3. Rohit Sharma’s history against GT bowlers will be crucial, especially against Rashid Khan.
