Stuttering Gujarat Titans Run Into Mighty Mumbai Indians In IPL Eliminator
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In the IPL 2025 Eliminator, five-time champions Mumbai Indians take on Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur today.
Considered one of the title favourites but currently battling a loss of momentum, Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans will face the formidable Mumbai Indians in a high-stakes IPL Eliminator on Friday.
Mumbai Indians lost both their league matches this season against Gujarat Titans. (PTI Photo)
Although it's a knockout game, both teams are experienced at this stage, with Mumbai Indians being five-time champions. The Titans have reached the play-offs three times in the last four seasons, including winning the trophy in their debut year in 2022.
Both Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have a point to prove. Gill, recently appointed as India's Test captain, would significantly enhance his leadership credentials if the Titans secure the title. Hardik, who regained fans' support after being booed last year, could cement his legacy with an IPL trophy.
However, both leaders need to address current issues. The Titans have lost momentum, conceding 465 runs in their last two defeats. They need to improve their bowling, with Mohammed Siraj needing to provide early breakthroughs. Arshad Khan's struggles with the new ball have increased pressure on Prasidh Krishna, the Titans' key bowler with 23 wickets this season. The ineffectiveness of spin all-rounder Rashid Khan has compounded their bowling woes.
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On the batting front, the top three – Sai Sudharsan, Gill, and Jos Buttler – have been instrumental in their journey to the play-offs. However, Buttler's absence due to national duty is significant. Kusal Mendis has been brought in as his replacement, but it remains to be seen if he can inspire the same level of confidence. The middle order, comprising Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford, lacks reliability, making the Titans vulnerable against Mumbai Indians.
Like the Titans, Mumbai Indians have also been affected by the loss of foreign players. Ryan Rickelton, who performed well alongside Rohit Sharma, has returned for national duty, as has English batter Will Jacks. Jonny Bairstow is one of Mumbai's replacements, along with Richard Gleeson and Charith Asalanka. Bairstow is expected to open with Rohit Sharma.
Tilak Varma's quiet run is another concern for Mumbai. Suryakumar Yadav has been carrying the batting load with a record 640 runs this season. If he fails, Mumbai will face a real challenge. Batting first, Mumbai's scoring pace has been questioned, and Hardik needs to address this. However, their strong bowling attack remains a significant threat.
'Batting, we'll figure out the right template and the pace we want to bat at if we bat first. There are a couple of things we need to identify, but there's no panic," Hardik said after the loss to Punjab Kings in their final league game.
Full Squads
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mohammed Siraj, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Jos Buttler.
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Bevon Jacobs, Robin Minz, Krishnan Shrijith, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Satyanarayana Raju, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Raghu Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, Charith Asalanka.
With PTI Inputs
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May 30, 2025, 07:15 IST
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