IPL 2025: GT vs MI, Eliminator – Mullanpur Stadium today weather forecast & pitch report

On Friday, May 30, the Gujarat Titans (GT) will face the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Eliminator match.

Gujarat, which failed to qualify for the playoffs the previous season, has produced an incredible return this season. Their powerful top order was bolstered by a disciplined bowling lineup. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians, who are the tournament’s joint-most successful team, have completely reversed their fortunes from the previous season. The Hardik Pandya-led team will be hoping to defeat the GT in the forthcoming clash.

Pitch Report

The surface at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The pitch favours batters early on, thanks to the quick outfield. Spinners become effective as the innings progresses, especially in the second half. The stadium was the venue for the lowest IPL total defended this season, 111, but overall, it is a venue where batters will enjoy more success than bowlers.

Weather Report

The forecast for Chandigarh city on Friday suggests only one percentage weather prediction of precipitation in the evening, as per AccuWeather. The cloud cover is expected to be 71%, with the weather hovering around 28°C. The game is anticipated to be a cracker of a contest, and supporters would hope it proceeds as scheduled, with less to none chances of rain hindering the happening of the match.

What if GT vs MI, Eliminator is washed out?

The BCCI has decided that there are no reserve days in place for the first three games of the playoff. However, an option to push the Finals to June 4 if the match does not take place on the originally fixed date, owing to weather or any other related condition. If rain plays spoilsport in Mullanpur, GT will advance to the Qualifier 2 as they had ended in third position in the standings, ahead of MI

Predicted Playing 11s

Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill(c), Kusal Mendis (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Impact Player: B Sai Sudharsan

Mumbai Indians (MI): Johny Bairstow(w), Rohit Sharma, Charith Asalanka, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Player: Karn Sharma