IPL 2025 eliminator: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians builds tension as fans roar ‘We trust Shubman Gill with closed eyes!’
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians meet in IPL 2025 Eliminator at Mullanpur. With playoff experience and key players on both sides, social media is abuzz—some backing Gill’s calm, others urging Hardik to unleash Bumrah early for MI to survive.
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are set to face off in the IPL 2025 Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on May 30. This crucial match will determine who moves on to face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. With Gujarat aiming to keep their knockout momentum and Mumbai hoping to capitalise on their vast playoff experience, fans are in for a tight contest.
Past playoff performance
Since their debut, Gujarat Titans have made an immediate impact, reaching the finals twice in their three seasons. In terms of playoff matches, excluding finals, GT have played three and come out victorious in two, giving them a solid 66.67% success rate in the knockouts.
Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, bring with them a rich playoff legacy. They have featured in 14 playoff games—excluding finals—and won eight of them. That brings their playoff win percentage to a respectable 57.14%. They've also reached the IPL final six times, clinching the trophy in five of those appearances.
Recent form and head-to-head
Coming into this match, Gujarat Titans are looking to bounce back after suffering two back-to-back losses. But their record against Mumbai this season offers hope. GT has already defeated MI twice in IPL 2025 and hold an overall edge with five wins out of seven encounters between the two teams.
The two sides have only clashed once before in a knockout game. That was in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023, where Gujarat came out on top with a convincing 62-run win. With that history on their side, GT will hope to keep their upper hand intact.
What fans are saying
The clash has sparked excitement online. One fan asked, “MI vs GT, who is winning today?” while another said, “Excited for the MI vs GT clash! Who’s your pick for MOM?”
A viewer stressed the importance of MI's bowling strategy, saying, “Hardik Pandya should use Jasprit Bumrah right away. With Buttler out, they need to get the openers as fast as possible.”
Hardik Pandya should use Jasprit Bumrah right away, with Buttler out of the picture, they need to try to get the openers as fast as possible, as it will make a huge difference in the outcome. 🎯
— Suraj kumar (@Surajkumar75249) May 30, 2025
On the Gujarat side, Shubman Gill continues to command fan trust. One supporter said, “I can bet on Shubman Gill, #AankhBandhKarke. His 649 runs this season, leadership, and ability to anchor the innings make him GT’s best chance today.”
I can bet on **Shubman Gill**, #AankhBandhKarke I'd be confident in his ability to anchor the innings with his 649 runs this season. His leadership and consistency make him Gujarat Titans’ best chance to ensure that Gujarat doesn't get eliminated today. #AankhBandhKarkeLeLo
— Asif Ansari (@im_Asif_Ansari) May 30, 2025
With knockout pressure high and key players in form, this IPL 2025 Eliminator could be decided by smart captaincy and early breakthroughs.
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