GT vs MI Qualifier 2 Key Players: Shubman Gill, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah & Hardik Pandya in focus ahead of today's clash
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Synopsis GT vs MI IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Key Players: Get ready for a thrilling face-off. Gujarat Titans will battle Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 Eliminator. Both teams aim for Qualifier 2. GT seeks to overcome recent stumbles, relying on key players. MI welcomes Jonny Bairstow amidst player absences. Suryakumar Yadav leads MI's batting charge. Jasprit Bumrah spearheads their bowling attack. The Indian Premier League 2025 heads into a decisive knockout clash as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Eliminator on Friday at New Chandigarh.
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Gujarat Titans, who finished third in the league stage, had built their season around a solid top order and a pace-heavy bowling attack. However, late-season setbacks saw them miss out on a top-two finish.
With Jos Buttler unavailable due to national duty, GT now look to Kusal Mendis to fill a significant void in their batting unit. Having already beaten MI twice in the league stage, the Titans have psychological advantage—but will need more than that against a team with big-game pedigree. Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, are dealing with absences of their own. Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks have exited for national commitments, but MI are bolstered by the arrival of Jonny Bairstow—an experienced IPL campaigner who can slot into the top order.
Suryakumar Yadav continues to carry the bulk of MI's batting load, while their bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah, looks increasingly potent heading into the knockouts.
ADVERTISEMENT Both teams have had flashes of brilliance this season, but consistency has eluded them in patches. The Eliminator provides an opportunity to reset and make a strong push for the final. Shubman Gill
B Sai Sudharsan
Prasidh Krishna
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Jasprit Bumrah
Trent Boult
Hardik Pandya
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