GT vs MI Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: IPL 2025, Eliminator, May 30th
Published on: May 29, 2025 7:30 pm IST | Updated on: May 29, 2025 11:53 am IST
We are into the first official knockout game of the Tata IPL 2025. The 2022 champions and third-placed Gujarat Titans will lock horns against the five-time champions and fourth-placed team, Mumbai Indians. The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. As this is an eliminator, the winner of this game will proceed to take on the loser of Qualifier 1, whereas the loser will be eliminated. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for IPL 2025 Eliminator, GT vs MI.
Win Probability: GT vs MI
Gujarat Titans, who looked untouchable throughout the season, have suddenly succumbed to two defeats in a row. The Titans lost their last two league games to LSG and CSK and are struggling for form now. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, have won one of their last two fixtures. They defeated DC to secure a playoff berth but lost to PBKS and failed to grab one of the two spots among the top two on the points table. MI has the upper hand heading into this contest, as their current form is better than GT’s. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the GT vs MI IPL 2025 match.
MI: 54% win chance
GT: 46% win chance
- Gujarat Titans lost their pole position on the points table after two defeats in a row.
- They finished the league stage with 9 wins and 5 losses from 14 matches. GT finished third with 18 points to their name.
- Mumbai Indians finished their league stage by taking a loss against PBKS in their previous fixture.
- The 5-time champions have 8 wins and 6 losses to their name. They finished the league stage with 16 points, along with the best NRR among all other teams in the league.
Cricket Betting Tips for GT vs MI- IPL 2025 Eliminator
Sai Sudharsan to score Over 35.5
The Orange Cap holder Sai Sudharsan hasn't had the best of times in the last two games. However, you can expect the left-hander to find his rhythm in this crucial fixture.
Shubman Gill to score Over 31.5
GT's skipper is chasing the Orange Cap and has looked brilliant throughout the season. He will be the most vital cog for GT at the top.
Jonny Bairstow to score Over 22.5
The Englishman will be playing his first game of the season. His swashbuckling batting style makes him a threat to any opposition. Expect him to score above 30 in this game.
Suryakumar Yadav to score Over 30.5
Standing third on the list for most runs this season with 640 runs from 14 innings, Surya is the leading run-getter for MI this season. He holds the record of scoring above 25 in each inning this season and once again he is expected to be among the runs.
GT vs MI Today’s Match Prediction
Check out the IPL prediction for the GT vs MI match.
Gujarat Titans need to recover from their last two defeats
Gujarat Titans face a crucial moment in their IPL campaign after two consecutive defeats. Their recent losses have exposed gaps in their bowling attack and middle-order conundrum, making a strong recovery essential. The Titans must tighten their death bowling, as leaking runs in the final overs has cost them dearly.
Their top three have been brilliant, but no one has contributed in the middle. Sherfane Rutherford has lacked consistency, and the blame should fall on the team management for not giving him a sustained run throughout the season. Their overconfidence in the top 3 was exposed in the last two games, and Gujarat Titans should now look to get better at the business end of the tournament.
The team management might consider tactical changes, such as tweaking the bowling lineup or utilizing impact substitutes more effectively. Gujarat still has the talent to bounce back, but they must execute their strategies better and show resilience under pressure. A win in their next match could reignite their campaign and restore momentum in their chase for a playoff spot.
Mumbai Indians have to change their batting approach
The 5-time champions are all set to play a formidable unit in the Gujarat Titans. MI has played some really good cricket throughout the season, but Rohit Sharma’s yet another inconsistent season has haunted them dearly. The firepower at the top has been lacking for MI, but this issue can be sorted out with the inclusion of the swashbuckling right-hand wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow, who will partner Rohit Sharma at the top in this match.
Another issue the Mumbai Indians are facing right now is the inconsistency in the middle order. Tilak Varma and skipper Hardik Pandya are struggling with form, and Suryakumar Yadav is the lone warrior in the middle. With Will Jacks also unavailable due to national commitments now, MI needs to look at another option in Sri Lanka’s white-ball skipper Charith Asalanka, who has joined the squad as Ryan Rickelton’s replacement. With some new recruitments in the squad, MI would be hoping their batting gets better, and there could be more firepower in the middle. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
GT vs MI Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 7
MI won: 2
GT won: 5
No Result: 0
MI and GT rivalry has been majorly one-sided. The two teams have collided 7 times, where GT has the upper hand with 5 wins. Even in their last three meetings, GT leads the way with 3-0.
Team Analysis: Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians
How will the two teams, i.e., Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, fare in the IPL 2025 Eliminator? Let’s take a look.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
- The Titans, more or less, are expected to field the same eleven for this match.
- There could be some tweaks in the bowling unit.
- A forced change will be the unavailability of Jos Buttler, who has returned home for international duties. Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis will take his place in the eleven.
- Kagiso Rabada has left the squad for WTC final preparations. Coetzee will keep his place.
- Ishant Sharma could return to the eleven for Arshad Khan, who has been thoroughly expensive in the last two games.
Expected Starting 11
Shubman Gill (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan/Ishant Sharma, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
IMPACT PLAYERS: Sai Sudharsan
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- The likes of Corbin Bosch, Ryan Rickelton, and Will Jacks have left the squad for international duties.
- The trio has been replaced by Richard Gleeson, Jonny Bairstow, and Charith Asalanka.
- Bairstow will take Rickelton’s place at the top.
- Asalanka will bat somewhere in the middle, probably at no 4 or 5, replacing Will Jacks.
- Also, we can see the return of Karn Sharma in the eleven for Ashwini Kumar.
- No other changes are expected to take place in the eleven.
Expected Starting 11:
IMPACT PLAYERS: Karn Sharma
Weather Conditions and Pitch Report
Here’s the pitch and weather report for IPL 2025 Eliminator: GT vs MI at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh:
| Pitch Report | Weather Report |
|---|---|
| Balanced surface offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. | Rain is expected during the day, but clear skies at match time. |
| 55.56% win rate for teams batting first. | Temperature is expected to hover in the early 30s (°C) during the match. |
| Average first innings score: 169.89 runs. | Moderate humidity levels, with possible dew in the second innings. |
| Highest team score: 219/6 (Punjab Kings). | Wind conditions are expected to be calm, favoring spin bowling. |
| Lowest team score: 95 (Kolkata Knight Riders). | No forecast of rain interruptions during the match. |
Toss Prediction
With weather conditions a little bit unfavorable for the game, the toss will play a crucial role. Both teams love to chase, and with a rain threat looming, the captain winning the toss will be looking to bowl first and chase the target later on. Therefore, winning the toss and chasing will be the mantra for both the captains in this game.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across the Star Sports Network.
GT vs MI: Today’s IPL Match Predictions
The unavailability of key players like Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada will be a big concern for the Gujarat Titans. So, heading into this contest, GT will be on the back foot against a strong bowling unit of Mumbai Indians, and even the odds are in favor of the Titans. Therefore, as per our IPL prediction, the 5-time champions, Mumbai Indians, are expected to win the GT vs MI Dream11 Prediction contest.