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MI vs GT Highlight, IPL 2025 Eliminator : Mumbai Indians to play Punjab Kings in Qualifer 2, Gujarat Titans eliminated
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The Titans, meanwhile, find themselves in familiar territory. Despite missing out on a top-two finish, they boast a remarkable record since their inception—two finals in two seasons, including a title in 2022. Their clinical approach in the nets, highlighted by Washington Sundar’s sharp bowling and Sudharsan’s determined hitting, shows a squad ready to peak when it matters most. And with MI missing key players like Rickelton and Jacks due to international duty, GT sense an opportunity.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan continue to be GT’s batting pillars, while Rashid Khan, despite a quieter season, remains MI’s bogeyman—particularly for Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma. For MI, Suryakumar Yadav’s red-hot form (640 runs) and the potent Bumrah-Boult-Chahar pace trio offer firepower, but they’ll need their makeshift top-order to click instantly.
Both sides are unfamiliar with this venue in 2025, adding an element of unpredictability. Square boundary variations and the expected dry heat will challenge strategy and stamina alike.
GT have won all four of their most recent matches against MI, including this season’s double. Their only lineup tweak may be the inclusion of Kusal Mendis, as they adapt in Buttler's absence. MI, meanwhile, might field Jonny Bairstow and Charith Asalanka to patch up their depleted top order.
It’s a matchup of the league’s best bowling unit (MI) against the most consistent batting side (GT). MI average just 22.98 runs per wicket conceded, while GT bat at a league-high average of 35.61 at a blistering strike rate of 157.59. One team leans on history, the other on form and cohesion.
For Mumbai, it’s about rewriting history. For Gujarat, it’s about reaffirming their rise as IPL’s most consistent new-era team. With no safety net, one team’s journey ends in Mullanpur—and the other moves one step closer to glory.
Mohammed Siraj to Rohit Sharma, DROPPED AGAIN! Would you believe it? Rohit Sharma is living a charmed life here. Mohammed Siraj lands this on a hard length and around off. Rohit skips down the track and has a wild heave across the line. Gets an outside edge that flies to the right of the keeper. Kusal Mendis leaps to that side, gets both gloves on it above his head, but fumbles twice before dropping it. It is looking like Rohit's day!
Mohammed Siraj to Rohit Sharma, Much straighter from Siraj. On a length, around middle, Sharma has a wild swing across the line but misses and is hit on the pads. Siraj appeals for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Probably missing leg. The ball flies wide of point but a bit of miscommunication between the batters prevents the single.
Mohammed Siraj to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Now the trademark pull! A short ball, around off, slightly extra bounce, but that is not going to trouble Rohit. Pulls it with aplomb, albeit from the top portion of the bat but has enough on it to clear mid on. That too, comfortably, with the ball landing JUST inside the ropes.
Mohammed Siraj to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! CRISP! What a lovely shot. Fractionally overpitched, outside off, Rohit Sharma comes forward and drives it elegantly back towards the bowler. Siraj tries to get down but cannot stop the ball. It is wide of mid off as well, to his right and just races down the ground to the boundary.
Hitman Rohit, who was quite inconsistent at the start of the season, has got his form back in the second half of the tournament.
- Jonny Bairstow 12 (7)
- Rohit Sharma 4 (5)
Prasidh Krishna to Jonny Bairstow, On a length and around leg, Jonny Bairstow flicks it away through square leg for a brace.
Prasidh Krishna to Rohit Sharma, DROPPED! First big moment of the game! Prasidh Krishna bangs this one into the pitch, on middle, does not bounce that much. Rohit Sharma tries to swipe it away but only manages to get a top edge. The ball goes high in the night sky towards fine leg. Gerald Coetzee tries to settle under it, but the ball wobbles a bit. He has to stretch his arms out to grab it, but spills it out. This could prove to be very costly for GT!
Prasidh Krishna to Jonny Bairstow, Hits the length hard, on middle, gets it to nip back in. Jonny Bairstow misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards point. They cross. The umpire gives it as runs, though. Maybe a slight inside edge on it.
Prasidh Krishna to Jonny Bairstow, A proper short ball now, around off, Jonny pulls it over square leg. The outfield seems to be a lot slower than last night. Enough time for the fielder to get to the ball to his left from fine leg. Two runs to the total.
Prasidh Krishna to Jonny Bairstow, Excellent effort from Gerald Coetzee. A length ball, but down the leg side, Bairstow tucks it pretty fine. The ball is heading towards the ropes but Coetzee hares across from fine leg to his right and puts in a dive, pushing the ball away. The batters take two and there seems to be the third on offer, but they are happy with two. Leg byes signalled.
Prasidh Krishna to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Welcomed in style! On a length, outside off, Jonny Bairstow goes over the top of the infield. A bit of a miscue, yes, aiming cover, but getting a bit of an outside edge over point. However, with this being the Powerplay, it results in a boundary.
In the IPL, Jonny Bairstow has mostly played as an opener. Whenever he was pushed down the order his performance declined. Has looked sharp so far. Prasidh Krishna to share the new ball.
- Rohit Sharma 3 (4)
- Jonny Bairstow 3 (2)
Mohammed Siraj to Rohit Sharma, Goes a bit fuller again, on middle, angling in, Rohit Sharma fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads. 6 runs off the first over then!
Mohammed Siraj to Rohit Sharma, Just beats the fielder! Pulls his length back slightly around off this time. Rohit Sharma looks to drive it on the up but fails to control the shot. It flies just wide of the covers fielder, but the timing is not there, so it does not race along. The fielder gets to it as the batters take a double.
Mohammed Siraj to Rohit Sharma, Right on the money! Mohammed Siraj steams in and serves this full, on middle, shaping in sharply. Rohit Sharma blocks it out with a straight bat onto the pitch.
Mohammed Siraj to Jonny Bairstow, Another lovely shot. Fuller, around off, Bairstow punches it to the left of mid off and takes a run.
Mohammed Siraj to Jonny Bairstow, This is a proper misfield. By Shahrukh Khan. Length ball, but just a tinge of extra room outside off, Jonny Bairstow punches it through cover-point. Shahrukh dives to his right, but the ball goes past his dive behind. Two runs taken by the time the fielder gets to the ball before the ropes.
Mohammed Siraj to Rohit Sharma, Some swing straightaway. Full, outside off, swinging away, Rohit Sharma drives it through the covers, with decisive footwork. The current Orange Cap holder, Sai Sudharsan, dives to his right but the ball bounces just in front of him and goes past. By the time mid off can track the ball, a single is taken to get Rohit and the team off the mark.
The players make their way out to the middle. A new opening pair strides out for MI - Jonny Bairstow and Rohit Sharma. The new ball will be in the hand of Mohammed Siraj. It will be Rohit to take strike first up, with a slip in place. All set. Here we go!
Dark clouds have gathered over the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur, just hours ahead of the crucial IPL 2025 knockout between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.
There are chances of thunderstorms, and weather conditions could play spoilsport in this do-or-die encounter. Both teams will be hoping the rain stays away long enough for a full match to be completed.
Interesting choices from both teams. Gujarat have taken in an extra spinner in the form of Sundar, leaving out Arshad Khan. As far as MI are concerned, they seem to have made the perfect like-for-like replacements for their missing players.
Impact options for GT - Sherfane Rutherford, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Jayant Yadav and Arshad Khan.
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI) - Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan (IN FOR SHERFANE RUTHERFORD), Kusal Mendis (OVERSEAS ) (WK) (IPL DEBUT) (IN FOR JOS BUTTLER), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar (IN FOR ARSHAD KHAN), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan (OVERSEAS), Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee (OVERSEAS), Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.
Impact options for MI - Shrijith Krishnan, Raghu Sharma, Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar and Reece Topley.
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI) - Jonny Bairstow (WK) (OVERSEAS) (IN FOR RYAN RICKELTON), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (C), Raj Angad Bawa (IN FOR WILL JACKS), Mitchell Santner (OVERSEAS), Trent Boult (OVERSEAS), Jasprit Bumrah and Richard Gleeson (MI DEBUT) (OVERSEAS) (IN FOR DEEPAK CHAHAR).
The captain of Gujarat Titans, SHUBMAN GILL, says that he was looking to chase any which ways. Details that in Qualifier 1, batting first seemed to be slightly tricky and hence the reason. On GT playing in the Eliminator, Gill says that if someone would have told the Titans at the start of the season that they would have qualified with 9 wins, they would have taken it. Adds that the players are very excited to come back to his home town in Chandigarh and thinks it will be another good game. On the pressure of a big match, Shubman says that Gujarat are playing the playoffs for the third time in 4 years. So believes that there is momentum with the side. Stresses that this is no different game for the team from the ones in the past, with no pressure of an Eliminator or anything. On the team news, SG informs that they have made two changes, with KUSAL MENDIS coming in for Jos Buttler and WASHINGTON SUNDAR slotting in for Arshad Khan.
The skipper of Mumbai Indians, HARDIK PANDYA, says that the pitch looks like a different track from last night, with less grass. Hence, he thought of getting some runs and defending would be nice. On the thought of an Eliminator, Hardik says that the MI players are aware that for almost 9 games, they have been playing every game as a knockout. So wants his team to take this as a normal game. Admits that experience will be key in such a big match but at the same time, wants his players to be smart in executing their plans and stay as calm as possible. On the team news, Pandya says that Mumbai have made three changes, naming JONNY BAIRSTOW, RICHARD GLEESON (MI debut) and RAJ ANGAD BAWA.
TOSS - Time for the flip of the coin. Shubman Gill flips the coin. Heads is the call from Hardik Pandya and it is a Head. MUMBAI INDIANS ELECT TO BAT.
Jonny Bairstow received his MI cap from Rohit Sharma, confirming his spot in the XI. After two days of intense net sessions and warm-up drills—including underarm throwdowns and keeping practice—Bairstow’s inclusion adds both power and flexibility to MI’s top/middle order. He may also take the gloves tonight.
Richard Gleeson, the seasoned English pacer, was capped by Jasprit Bumrah, making his IPL debut in a knockout match! Gleeson brings raw pace and T20 know-how, and with MI missing overseas regulars like Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch, his experience could prove vital, especially under lights at Mullanpur.
These changes are in response to MI's missing foreign trio due to national duties, forcing a reshuffle in both batting and bowling departments. The team clearly trusts its depth and experience.
The energy in the huddle was intense, with MI’s senior players rallying the group ahead of this virtual quarterfinal. Mumbai have never won the title from outside the top two, but history aside, tonight's XI suggests aggression, adaptability, and intent
Is he gearing up to slot in behind the stumps tonight?
With both teams adjusting to the unfamiliar Mullanpur surface and still testing combinations, selection calls could go down to the wire
The match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur, and the forecast suggests no threat of rain or interruption due to weather. That’s a relief for both teams in what is effectively a do-or-die contest.
Temperature: Around 30°C at match time, gradually dipping to 26–27°C as the night progresses.
Humidity: Moderate, around 45–50%, but manageable for players.
Winds: Light breeze, not expected to affect play significantly.
With the match scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST and the toss at 7:00 PM IST, expect ideal evening conditions for a full 40-over contest.
The dry weather also means that the pitch will likely remain firm, aiding bounce early and potentially turning a bit in the second innings. That’s crucial for captains to consider when deciding whether to bat or bowl first.
The stadium lights and cool evening air might offer some swing for seamers early on, as seen in recent matches at this venue.
Overall, it's shaping up to be a perfect evening for high-stakes IPL action. No umbrellas needed—just high energy, tactical nous, and knockout nerves. Stay tuned for what promises to be a cracking contest under the Chandigarh sky.
Despite being new to the IPL circuit, Mullanpur has already developed a clear character. In the five matches played here this season, teams batting first have won three, suggesting that the surface tends to slow down as the match progresses. Captains will have a big call to make at the toss.
The most recent example was the Qualifier 1 clash between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where the pitch provided considerable early assistance for seamers. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar caused havoc in the powerplay, exploiting swing and bounce. Later in the innings, leg-spinner Suyash Sharma showed that turn was available too, tightening the screws in the middle overs.
Expect the surface to offer early movement, particularly under lights. Run-scoring may not be straightforward, and any total above 160 could prove highly competitive.
Teams with strong powerplay bowling and smart middle-over containment will hold a clear advantage. Given the knockout stakes, bowlers could be the real match-winners tonight.
The toss at 7:00 PM IST might just decide more than usual.
GT’s season had a strong rhythm early on. After a narrow loss to Punjab in their opener, they won 5 of their next 6 matches, including convincing victories over RCB (by 8 wickets), SRH (by 7 wickets), and RR (by 58 runs). Their most emphatic performance came late—a 10-wicket demolition of Delhi Capitals, showcasing their top-order firepower.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan consistently gave GT a rock-solid base. Gill’s timing and Sudharsan’s aggression often allowed Jos Buttler to finish with freedom. But with Buttler’s departure, the Titans’ top-heavy strategy faces its biggest test.
Bowling-wise, Prasidh Krishna has had a breakout season—lethal in the powerplay, miserly at the death. Meanwhile, R Sai Kishore has outfoxed batters with subtle variations, especially in middle overs.
However, Rabada’s absence is a big miss. His early breakthroughs and experience under pressure are irreplaceable. Omarzai or uncapped pacers may be thrown into the fire, but it’s Krishna who’ll carry the pace mantle.
Gujarat beat MI earlier this season, but the stakes are much higher now. With their core challenged and middle order untested, this Eliminator could define the Titans’ temperament.
This hurts. Buttler was a key cog in GT’s top-heavy batting machine, scoring heavily at No. 3 behind the prolific opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan. The trio routinely gave Gujarat a dream platform, shielding a middle order that remains largely untested.
Now, that cushion is gone.
GT’s middle-order names like Shahrukh Khan, Abhinav Manohar, and BR Sharath have had limited time in the middle. Come playoff pressure, someone from this trio must anchor the innings if early wickets fall.
But it’s not all concern. Prasidh Krishna has been on a mission—23 wickets in 14 matches at 7.91 economy—one of the standout bowling campaigns of IPL 2025. His death-over consistency and big-match temperament give GT a weapon few can match.
Add to that R Sai Kishore, who has quietly become a middle-over strangler with 17 wickets, and Gujarat still have tools to defend totals or apply pressure.
GT’s regular-season included dominant wins over Delhi (10 wickets), MI, SRH, and RCB. But with Buttler and Rabada gone, they now face a seasoned Mumbai Indians in a do-or-die clash.
Can Gill’s calm and Prasidh’s firepower push Gujarat through?
Their season started with a stumble: defeats to CSK, GT, LSG, and RCB had them at 1 win from 5 matches. But a turnaround followed—wins against Delhi, Hyderabad (twice), CSK (by 9 wickets), LSG (by 54 runs), and a monstrous 100-run demolition of Rajasthan Royals fuelled a surge up the table.
Their standout performance came against RR on 1 May, when they posted a mammoth total and bowled out the Royals with ruthless precision. That victory, combined with a clinical 59-run win over Delhi Capitals later, confirmed MI’s place in the top four.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Their final league game saw a 7-wicket loss to Punjab Kings, costing them a top-two finish and forcing them into the Eliminator.
Still, MI's playoff hopes are alive. They face the Gujarat Titans—a team they’ve struggled against recently—in a high-stakes knockout clash in Chandigarh. Without their top overseas performers Rickelton, Jacks, and Bosch, it’s up to the Indian core to step up.
With Suryakumar Yadav in career-best form, and Bumrah-Boult firing with the ball, Mumbai Indians will look to channel their experience and depth to keep their title dream alive.
From fourth place to champions? They’ve done it before. Don’t write them off just yet.
Suryakumar Yadav has been the face of MI’s charge. With 640 runs, SKY broke Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record (618 in 2010) for the most runs in a single season by a Mumbai Indians batter. His flair and composure at No. 3 have held the innings together throughout.
In the bowling department, Trent Boult struck gold with 19 wickets, regularly dismantling top orders in the powerplay. Alongside him, Jasprit Bumrah returned from injury to claim 17 wickets in just 10 matches, bringing MI’s death bowling back to its lethal best.
However, heading into the Eliminator, MI face a setback—three of their overseas stars have exited for national duties. Ryan Rickelton (388 runs), Will Jacks (233 runs, 6 wickets), and Corbin Bosch have all departed, leaving holes that the squad must urgently fill.
Despite a crushing 100-run win over Rajasthan Royals and a 59-run win over Delhi Capitals, a 7-wicket loss to Punjab Kings in their final league match denied them a top-two finish.
Can the five-time champions rise from fourth to the final? History says it’s a long shot—but this MI squad is no stranger to defying odds.
Mumbai Indians have the legacy. Five titles, countless superstars, and an unmatched aura in the playoffs. But they also carry the burden of history—no fourth-placed team has ever won the title under the current playoffs format. MI will attempt to change that, and if anyone can, it’s them.
Gujarat Titans, in contrast, are chasing legacy. Since debuting in 2022, they've played like veterans—two finals in two years, one trophy already, and the best win percentage in the league. They aren’t just building a team; they’re building a culture.
Yet, both face immense pressure. MI are missing key players, and GT have had to navigate a season of change after losing Hardik Pandya to—ironically—Mumbai. Shubman Gill, in his hometown of Chandigarh, will be desperate to lead his side past the Eliminator.
Expect nerves. Expect brilliance. Expect a game that hinges not just on skill but on who handles the moment better.
One team’s journey will end tonight. The other takes one step closer to the final. And perhaps, towards rewriting IPL history.
Gujarat Titans are without Jos Buttler, whose aggressive starts and finishing power have been vital all season. His absence breaks GT’s consistency at the top—this is the first time in IPL history a team used the same top three all through the league phase. Now, that rhythm is gone. Kusal Mendis is likely to slot in at No.3, but adjusting to high-stakes conditions won’t be easy.
Mumbai Indians, too, are hit hard. Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks have departed for national duty. Rickelton had given MI excellent starts, while Jacks added explosiveness and balance. Their exits force MI to rejig—Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson are the stopgaps drafted in, but they haven’t had game-time with the squad.
This disruption throws predictability out the window. Both camps will bank on their experience to stitch together fresh combinations—especially in unfamiliar conditions.
In a do-or-die match, players stepping in as replacements could end up becoming the unlikely heroes—or the weak links that tilt the balance.
Mumbai Indians Squad: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwani Kumar, Karn Sharma, Raj Bawa, Satyanarayana Raju, Bevon Jacobs, Robin Minz, Arjun Tendulkar, Raghu Sharma, Krishnan Shrijith, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Richard Gleeson, Reece Topley
Rashid Khan vs Rohit Sharma is the headline duel. Rashid has dismissed the MI veteran twice in the IPL and kept him to just 35 runs off 32 deliveries. Rohit’s record against Gujarat’s pace duo—Prasidh Krishna and Siraj—is solid, but Rashid’s wrist-spin remains a proven threat.
Trent Boult vs Sai Sudharsan is another key battle. The left-arm pacer has removed Sudharsan twice this season alone, conceding just 31 off 30 balls. Boult has also dismissed Sherfane Rutherford in both their brief previous encounters.
Then there’s Surya vs Rashid—a tantalising prospect. SKY is in electric form, but Rashid has also enjoyed success against MI’s middle order, including Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya.
On the flip side, Shubman Gill must anchor the GT innings, but he’ll be wary of MI’s in-form Bumrah. If Gill sees off the new ball, GT’s explosive middle order can go to work.
This Eliminator isn’t just about teams—it’s about these personal duels that could tilt the scales under knockout pressure.
What makes this contest even more intriguing is the venue—the brand-new Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Chandigarh. Neither side has played here this season, and while both did beat PBKS at this ground last year, it's far from familiar territory.
The pitch could offer variable bounce and inconsistent pace, especially with a hot May evening drying it out further. Also, the uneven square boundaries could test the batters’ power-game and reward tactical hitting.
For bowlers, adapting quickly will be key. GT’s spin attack, led by Rashid Khan and R Sai Kishore, could thrive here, especially against MI’s middle order, while Mumbai’s pace trio of Bumrah, Boult and Chahar may exploit any early movement.
Both teams will need to learn and react in real-time. The challenge isn’t just each other—it’s also the setting. And in a knockout match, that could be the difference between glory and elimination.
Since the playoffs format was introduced, no fourth-placed team has ever gone all the way. But MI’s six-match winning streak and their pedigree as five-time champions gives them belief that records are made to be broken.
They’re facing a formidable opponent in Gujarat Titans, a team that has knocked them out before and boasts a 5-2 head-to-head advantage. Yet, MI are undeterred. Led by Hardik Pandya, who faces his former franchise in a high-voltage encounter, Mumbai will lean on experience and firepower.
Suryakumar Yadav has had a stunning season—640 runs and counting, the most by an MI batter in a single IPL campaign. Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult have formed a lethal bowling combo, and if the replacements like Bairstow and Asalanka click, MI could be unstoppable.
Still, there are vulnerabilities. The absence of Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks disrupts the batting order, and their top-order will have to adapt on the fly in an unfamiliar venue.
MI don’t just want to win—they want to rewrite history. Tonight is their biggest test yet.
As they gear up for another playoff challenge, this time against Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator, their preparations have remained quietly focused. On Tuesday evening, in a net session clouded with uncertainty over their opponent, Washington Sundar produced a peach to bowl out the in-form Sai Sudharsan—a moment that earned a high-five from assistant coach Aashish Kapoor and reflected GT’s internal standards.
Captain Shubman Gill continues to lead a well-balanced unit, with Sudharsan and Kusal Mendis expected to handle top-order duties in Jos Buttler’s absence. Gill, Sudharsan, and Rutherford have been GT’s engine room with the bat, and Rashid Khan remains a vital presence despite a less-than-explosive season.
GT’s record since 2022 speaks for itself—37 wins in 59 games. That includes four consecutive victories over MI, showing they know how to handle the pressure of big-match situations.
If GT can stay grounded, trust their bowling blueprint, and find rhythm with the bat, they’ll believe another final is within reach.
Mumbai enter this game riding a wave of momentum—six straight wins, including tight finishes and clinical chases. Yet, their biggest challenge isn’t just Gujarat—it’s history. No team finishing fourth has ever lifted the IPL trophy in the playoffs era. But this is MI: if anyone can break the mould, it’s the five-time champions.
For Gujarat, this is familiar ground. Since debuting in 2022, they’ve made two finals and won one. They knocked MI out in Qualifier 2 just last year, and come into this clash with a 5-2 head-to-head advantage, including a double this season.
But the absence of key players—Jos Buttler for GT, Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks for MI—adds a twist. Both sides must adapt, improvise, and respond under pressure in an unfamiliar venue where neither has played this season.
It’s elimination cricket—no room for second chances. Expect high-intensity drama from ball one.
MI, however, are grappling with key absences, including Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks, replaced by a fresh batch of overseas recruits. Gujarat too face disruption, with Jos Buttler unavailable, prompting changes in a typically stable top order. Historically, no team finishing fourth has won an IPL title since the playoffs format began—making MI’s task monumental. But if any side can defy history, it's Mumbai.
The Titans, meanwhile, look to repeat their 2023 feat of knocking MI out in the Qualifier 2. With GT’s top-order firepower and MI’s bowling efficiency, the clash promises intrigue. Toss in the unpredictable pitch and unfamiliar venue, and this knockout becomes a high-voltage contest between two heavyweights with everything to play for—and no margin for error.
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Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
