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**Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians Gear Up for High-Stakes Playoff Clash**

**Chandigarh, May 29, 2025** – The Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to clash in a crucial playoff Eliminator match on May 30th at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Both teams are facing challenges as they head into the knockout fixture, with key players missing due to international duties and other commitments.

GT’s preparation was intense. Star spinner Washington Sundar was seen celebrating a key wicket in the nets with assistant coach Aashish Kapoor. Regular net sessions between star batsmen Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill showed intensity.

MI, despite a strong mid-season surge, face an uphill battle. Historically, teams finishing fourth have struggled to win the IPL title. They’ll also be without Jos Buttler, Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks.. They’ll be hoping new recruits like Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson can quickly adapt.

GT, despite the departure of their title-winning captain Hardik Pandya (now with MI), have been the most consistent team since their inception in 2022, with 37 wins in 59 games. They are looking to repeat their 2023 success, where they defeated MI in the second qualifier.

The article also notes key match-ups to watch. Trent Boult has historically troubled GT’s openers, while Rashid Khan has had success against MI’s Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya.

With both teams missing key players and the match being held at an unfamiliar venue this season, the Eliminator promises unpredictability and high stakes. GT holds a dominant 5-2 head-to-head record against MI, including winning their last four encounters.

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