Mullanpur (National Times): The IPL 2025 Eliminator is set to witness a thrilling clash between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Mullanpur stadium on Friday. With a place in Qualifier 2 at stake, both teams will leave no stone unturned to keep their title hopes alive.
However, a bigger threat looming over the game could be the weather, though forecasts suggest a clear day. The match, relocated from Hyderabad to Mullanpur due to prior delays and weather risks, is one of several fixtures affected after IPL 2025 resumed following a brief suspension amid tensions between India and Pakistan.
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians have had rollercoaster campaigns. GT, despite being favourites at one point, dropped to third place, while MI, who once eyed a top-two finish, ended fourth.
What If It Rains?
If rain interrupts and washes out the Eliminator, Gujarat Titans will advance by virtue of their superior standing in the points table. As per IPL protocol, no result in a playoff match (without a reserve day) means the higher-ranked team moves forward.
Reserve Day? Not Likely
So far, IPL officials have not announced any reserve day for the Eliminator. Given the tight schedule, with Qualifier 2 scheduled on June 1 in Ahmedabad, it seems improbable that one will be introduced now.
Fans will be hoping the weather stays kind, as both teams eye a shot at redemption and a path to the grand final.
