IPL 2025 Eliminator: Titans Eye Hat-Trick Of Finals As Mumbai’s Legacy Hangs In The Balance

The Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will lock horns in a do-or-die Eliminator clash on Friday at the newly inaugurated Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mullanpur. The loser of this high-stakes encounter will be sent packing, while the winner will advance to Qualifier 2 to face the Punjab Kings on June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans secured third place in the league stage with nine wins from 14 matches, narrowly edging past Mumbai Indians, who finished fourth with eight victories.

Both teams enter the contest on the back of recent defeats — GT suffered a heavy 83-run loss to Chennai Super Kings, despite a resilient 41 from Sai Sudharsan, while MI were outplayed by Punjab Kings, losing by seven wickets even as Suryakumar Yadav fought valiantly with a 57-run knock.

Head-to-head

Historically, the two franchises have met seven times in the IPL, with the Titans holding a clear upper hand over the five-time champions. Their most recent encounter earlier this season also ended in Gujarat’s favour, adding to their psychological edge.

In just three seasons since their inception, the Gujarat Titans have made a significant impact — lifting the trophy in 2022 and finishing runners-up in 2023. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, bring with them a rich legacy as one of the league’s most decorated franchises, with five IPL titles — a record they share with Chennai Super Kings.