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IPL 2022: Jason Roy takes his name away from IPL due to bubble pressure

Jason Roy pulls out of the IPL 2022 due to bio-bubble pressure. Gujarat Titans have not yet finalized any replacement for him in the squad

Mar 1, 2022, 5:43 AM2 min read

IPL 2022: Jason Roy takes his name away from IPL due to bubble pressure

Gujarat Titans have suffered a major setback ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. England opener Jason Roy has decided to withdraw from IPL 2022 citing io-bubble fatigue. In the recently held mega auction, Gujarat Titans bought Jason Roy for a base price of ₹2 crores.

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England batter Jason Roy in the PSL 2022
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Also Read: IPL 2022: Mayank Agarwal is set to lead the Punjab Kings franchise

According to the recent reports of ESPN Cricinfo, Jason Roy has informed the franchise team about his decision only last week. Gujarat Titans have not yet finalized any replacement from him in the squad. The 31-year-old Jason Roy has performed well in the seventh season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

This is the second time Jason Roy has been bought by a franchise team but he has decided not to take part in the tournament. In 2020, Delhi Capitals bought him for ₹1.5 crores and at that time also he did the same.

Jason Roy has taken this decision due to his long stay in the bio bubble. IPL 2022 is to be played between 10 teams. Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants are the two franchises that will be taking part in the IPL this year.

There is now a pertinent question about who will be replacing Jason Roy for the Gujarat Titans. However, they have Matthew Wade, who can also open the innings for them.

Read Also: India's last 12 T20Is in detail

Gujarat Titans squad for the IPL 2022:

Drafted players: Hardik Pandya (15 Cr) / Rashid Khan (15 Cr) / Shubman Gill (8 Cr).

Bought in the IPL 2022 mega auction:
Mohammed Shami (6.25 Cr) / Jason Roy (2 Cr) PULLED OUT / Lockie Ferguson (10 Cr) / Abhinav Manohar (2.6 Cr) / Rahul Tewatia (9 Cr) / Noor Ahmed (0.3) / Sai Kishore (3 Cr) Dominic Drakes (1.1 Cr) / Jayant Yadav (1.7 Cr) / Vijay Shankar (1.4 Cr) / Darshan Nalkande (0.2 Cr) / Yash Dayal (3.2 Cr) / Alzaari Joseph (2.4 Cr) / David Miller (3.0 Cr) / Wriddhiman Saha (1.9 Cr) / Matthew Wade (2.4 Cr) / Gurkeerat Singh (0.5 Cr) / Varun Aaron (0.5 Cr)

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Value of the IPL Franchises since 2008 to the present

The value of the IPL franchises is different from team to team. This is a list of the value of the IPL franchises from 2008 to the present.

Jun 5, 2025, 6:18 AM6 min read

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IPL 2025 concluded with a highly competitive final and gave us a new champion franchise. RCB lifted the trophy after waiting for 18-long years and finally etched their name in the prestigious IPL history. This win is expected to further enhance their brand value significantly.

When IPL started back in 2008 the combined cost of eight frachises was rupees 3000 crore. It marks a huge difference as compared to the recent years, as IPL is the second-richest sports league in the world by per-match value.

The value of the IPL franchises is different from team to team. And this is a detailed list of the value of the IPL Franchises from 2008 to the present.

Chennai Super Kings | ₹1012.6 crore

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CSK in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV

Consistently at the top, Chennai Super Kings maintains its position as the most valuable IPL franchise, with a value ₹1012.6 crore (USD: $122M.

Apart from being the five-time IPL champions, their value is heavily influenced by performances, loyalty, huge fan base, and one of the pivotal members behind their success, none other than MS Dhoni.

Mumbai Indians | ₹987.7 crore

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MI in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV

It seems like Mumbai Indians have a knack for being at the top of everything. The five-time IPL champions have not only won IPL the most number of times but also have the second-highest brand value among all the teams, which is ₹987.7 crore (USD: $119M).

Backed by a strong corporate ownership of Mukesh Ambani, MI remain one of the most recognised and valuable brands, along with a massive fan following.

Read also: IPL Winners list of last 12 years

Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹971.1 crore

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RCB celebrates their maiden IPL win in 2025. Image | Instagram

Since the beginning of IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore always had a star-studded lineup. With a brand value of ₹971.1 crore (USD: $117M), RCB has the third-highest team value in IPL. 

Despite a history of not winning the IPL trophy until 2025, RCB has been one of the most popular teams due to its association with global icons like Virat Kohli, and its passionate fanbase.

Their recent IPL victory is expected to further solidify and exceed the 1000-cr mark in their already impressive brand value.

Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹904.7 crore

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KKR celebrating their 3rd IPL win in 2024. Image | The Indian Express

The franchise with the fourth-highest brand value is the 3-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Owned by bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, KKR is a brand with glamour and strategic play.

Their value is approximately ₹904.7 crore (USD: $109M), and the 2024 victory has further strengthened their strong market position and fan engagement.

Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹705.5 crore

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SRH in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV

Sunrisers Hyderabad has shown impressive growth in brand value over the years, strongly because of their splendid performances and consistent playoffs presence. They have a value of ₹705.5 crore (USD: $81M).

SRH has also earned the love and support of their dedicated 'Orange Army' fanbase in their region that contribute to their valuation.

Rea Also: Most P.O.T.M Awards in IPL

Rajasthan Royals | ₹672.3 crore

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RR in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram

The inaugural IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals, started their IPL journey with a bang but slowly things turned around and they lacked consistent good performance.

At the moment, their brand value amounts to ₹672.3 crore (USD: $81M), boosted by their strong digital presence, innovative team building and other strategies.

Delhi Capitals | ₹664 crore

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DC in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook

Despite never having an IPL title to their name, Delhi Capitals have a steady brand value of ₹644 crore (USD: $80M).

They put up a good fight in the 2025 season and narrowly left behind a playoffs berth, which creates a space for a hopeful comeback next year and rise in value.

Gujarat Titans | ₹572.7 crore

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GT in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram 

A new addition in IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans, is owned by CVC Capital (a private equity fund), and has made an immediate impact as a relatively new team.

They emerged as the IPL champions in their first season (IPL 2022), which plays a major role in their value of ₹572.7 crore (USD: $69M) at the moment.

Read Also: Teams to finish last in IPL Points Table

Punjab Kings | ₹564.4 crore

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PBKS in IPL 2025. Image | BBC

Punjab Kings is one of the original IPL franchises, with a value of ₹564.4 crore (USD: $68M). They had an incredible season in IPL 2025 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. They fell short of 6 runs to secure their maiden IPL title this season, and ended up at the runners-up side.

PBKS were also the table toppers in IPL 2025, and their performance helped gain a lot of new fan following, which will reflect in the coming years and value.

Lucknow Super Giants | ₹498 crore

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LSG in IPL 2024. Image | Facebook

Another new franchise formed in 2022, Lucknow Super Giants quickly established itself by making it to the playoffs twice in a row.

Backed by the Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG group, LSG's brand value is currently ₹498 crore (USD: $60M) and is steadily increasing.

Value of defunct IPL franchises

Some now-defunct teams like Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India had a memorable IPL journey. Here we bring you their values:

Deccan Chargers | ₹428 crore

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Deccan Chargers celebrating their IPL 2009 victory. Image | TOI

Deccan Chargers, based in the city of Hyderabad, is one of the 8 teams from the inaugural edition. They lifted their maiden IPL trophy in IPL 2009.

Unfortunately, the team washed out of existence in 2012. The brand value of the team was ₹428 crore.

Read also: Every IPL team owners list

Kochi Tuskers Kerala | ₹1533 crore

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KTK in IPL. Image | Twitter

With a brand value of ₹1533 crore, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, started its journey of IPL in 2011. It was one of the 2 teams that joined IPL in 2011, and they just lasted a year in the tournament.

Pune Warriors India 

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The second franchise to join the Indian Premier League in 2011 is Pune Warriors India. The team was acquired by Sahada Adventure Sports Ltd for ₹17.02 billion. They withdrew from participating the next year due to future uncertainties.

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Most valuable player in each season of IPL

The "Most Valuable Player" in IPL is the cricketer who earns the most points on the MVP Chart of a particular season

Jun 4, 2025, 1:10 PM7 min read

Most valuable player in each season of IPL

The Most Valuable Player in IPL is the cricketer who earns the most points on the MVP Chart of a particular season. Before the 2013 season, the best player of an IPL season received the 'IPL Man of the Series' title. However, the organizers changed it to the IPL Most Valuable Player in 2013.

How do players get the IPL Most Valuable Player award?

There is a special rating system, under which the cricketers earn points for fours, sixes, wickets, catches, dot balls, and stumpings. For every four, the player gets 2.5 points, while a maximum earns him 3.5 points.

A catch or a stumping is equal to 2.5 points, and a wicket gets the player 3.5 points. The bowler earns one point for every dot ball bowled. The leader of this standing takes the IPL Most Valuable Player trophy home.

Also Read: IPL 2022 Full schedule and fixture in PDF

Here SportzPOint presents you the Most Valuable Player in each season of IPL since the award's inception in 2013.

Shane Watson | 2013

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Shane Watson
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Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson won the Most Valuable Player award in its inaugural edition in 2013. Watson had undone the damage to his IPL prospects that year with all-round performance for the Rajasthan Royals. With 22 sixes, 59 boundaries, 6 catches, and 13 wickets, Watson edged past the big Chris Gayle by 37 points to clinch the Most Valuable Player once again.

A packed Chennai crowd also witnessed Shane Watson's first IPL 100. Incidentally, Watson's 61-ball 101 was also the first century of the 2013 edition of the IPL

Glenn Maxwell | 2014

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Glenn Maxwell
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After failing to find a spot on the Australian side in 2014, Glenn Maxwell staged a fantastic show in the 7th edition of the IPL. The all-rounder Maxwell scored as many as 552 runs in the tournament, during which he also smashed 36 sixes and 48 fours, all at a strike rate of 187.75.

The Aussie fell agonizingly short of a maiden IPL century – he blasted CSK's bowlers to get to a 38-ball 95. Although Kings XI Punjab lost in a thrilling final against the Knight Riders, Glenn Maxwell would have cherished the 2014 season of the IPL for his stellar run.

Read Also: The highest run-getter in every season of IPL till now

Andre Russell | 2015

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Andre Russell
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Kolkata's Caribbean Knight Andre Russell was power personified as far as the 2015 IPL was concerned. The broad-shouldered all-rounder set the IPL on fire with stellar performances lower down the order. Russell was the bright spot of KKR's deep batting order, as the Caribbean genius scored 326 runs through the course of the season.

Russell could brag about his 21-ball 51 against Kings XI Punjab which helped KKR steeple a target of 183. A strike rate of 192.29 stood out in Andre Russell's scintillating season. Don't forget his 14 wickets and 6 catches.

Virat Kohli | 2016

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Virat Kohli
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The 9th edition of the IPL pulled every available spotlight on just one man, Virat Kohli. Former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was in mint form, as he seemed to have no difficulty in racking up immense runs. Virat Kohli came tantalizingly close to 1,000 runs in a single IPL season, finishing with 973.

En route to yet another blotched IPL final, Kohli hammered 4 centuries – which was the most by a batsman in a single IPL season – and comfortably snapped the Orange Cap. Despite a disappointing end to the season, Virat Kohli had taken the IPL by storm by his insatiable hunger for T20 runs.

Also Read: The highest wicket getter in every season of IPL till now

Ben Stokes | 2017

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Ben Stokes
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The tag of 'Most Valuable Player' was attached to Ben Stokes long before he took the field in the 2017 edition of the IPL. Stokes fetched Rs. 14.5 crore and was set to ply his skills for the Rising Pune Supergiant. He didn't disappoint his selectors who invested big money in him. Stokes proved his worth and added the title of Most Valuable Player alongside his already existing tag of Most Expensive Overseas Player.

Although he was dearly missed in the final, Stokes had amassed 316 runs at 31.60 before he left on national duty. The Big Ben lit up the IPL with a stellar century against the Gujarat Lions and was also instrumental in the Pune's impenetrable death-bowling. Stokes bagged a total of 12 wickets while maintaining a miserly economy rate of 7.18.

Suni Narine | 2018

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Sunil Narine
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Sunil Narine became the second cricketer after Shane Watson to become the most valuable player of IPL twice. After IPL 2012 he won the prestigious award once again in 2018. By this time he not only proved himself as an excellent bowler but also as a great hard-hitting opener.

He completely justified the roles given to him by giving an extreme start to KKR in the powerplay in most of the matches and also helped the team to reach the playoffs. In 16 matches he scored 357 runs with a strike rate of 189.89 and took 17 wickets with an economy rate of 7.65. One of his most magnificent knocks from IPL 2018 is his half-century in only 17 balls against RCB.

Read Also: Oldest player to score IPL century

Andre Russell | 2019

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Andre Russell
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Once again a player from KKR became the most valuable player of IPL 2019 following Sunil Narine in 2018. Andre Russell also became the third cricketer to be in the MVP award twice in IPL history after Shane Watson and Sunil Narine. By this time, he proved himself as a batter who could win matches in dire situations.

In 2019 IPL Russell completely thrashed boundaries all around and literally played with the opponent bowlers. He aggregated 510 runs in only 14 matches with an out-of-the-ordinary strike rate of 204.81. He not only restricted himself with batting but also picked up 11 wickets for KKR while bowling in the death overs mostly.

Jofra Archer | 2020

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Jofra Archer
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Rajasthan Royals' all-rounder Jofra Archer claimed the IPL Most Valuable Player award in 2020. The English player topped the MVP standings with 305 points to his name.

Archer picked up 20 wickets, bowled 175 dot deliveries, smashed five fours and ten sixes as well as took five catches to beat the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rashid Khan to become the Most Valuable Player in IPL 2020. No other player could score 300 MVP points last year.

Also Read: IPL 2022: Players to play each season of IPL

Harshal Patel | 2021

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Harshal Patel
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The Most Valuable Player of IPL 2021 is Harshal Patel from Royal Challengers Bangalore. With 264.5 points, the cricketer had an amazing season this year. Starting from taking crucial wickets to winning the Purple Cap, Game-changer of the season, picking the highest number of wickets in IPL, he did it all. He had a dreamy season after making a comeback to RCB from DC. Also, he took a 4 wicket haul and a 5 wicket haul this season as well.

Suryakumar Yadav | 2025

Most valuable player in each season of IPL

Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav has been named the Most Valuable Player for IPL 2025. The MI middle-order star finished the season with 717 runs to his name from 16 matches, registering his best season so far averaging, 65.18. He struck five half-centuries in the course of the tournament, emerging as MI’s highest run-scorer in IPL 2025. SKY is the second MI batter to win the Most Valuable Player of the season award after Sachin Tendulkar in 2010.

N.B: Last updated on 04/06/2025.

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IPL Finals and finalists since 2008

RCB and PBKS reaching the IPL 2025 Final has given us another set of teams for the 18th season who will face each other in this high-stakes match. Check out how IPL Finals since 2008 looked like.

Jun 2, 2025, 6:32 PM3 min read

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Since the inaugural season of IPL in 2008, it has delivered unforgettable final encounters. From Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings competing for the title in the first season, to Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru gearing up to win their first in IPL 2025, we have come a long way.

Here's how IPL Finals since 2008 looked like with the teams being a part of it:

The Ultimate Chronicle: IPL Finals since 2008

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Visual representation of IPL Finals since 2008 and its contenders. Image | sportzpoint.com

Take a look into the two teams emerging every season to fight for the IPL title since 2008-2005:

IPL 2008 (Winner: RR)

IPL 2009 (Winner: DCH)

  • Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 
  • DCH: 143/6 | RCB: 137/9
  • P.O.T.M: Anil Kumble 4/16

Read Also: Most 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs

IPL 2010 (Winner: CSK)

  • Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
  • CSK: 168/5 | MI: 146/9
  • P.O.T.M: Suresh Raina 57*(35) & 1/21

IPL 2011 (Winner: CSK)

IPL 2012 (Winner: KKR)

IPL 2013 (Winner: MI)

  • Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings 
  • MI: 148/9 | CSK: 125/9
  • P.O.T.M: Kieron Pollard 60*(32) & 1/34

IPL 2014 (Winner: KKR)

  • Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
  • PBKS: 199/4 | KKR: 200/7
  • P.O.T.M: Manish Pandey 94(50)

Read Also: Most sixes hit by any batter in IPL history

IPL 2015 (Winner: MI)

  • Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
  • MI: 202/5 | CSK: 161/8
  • P.O.T.M: Rohit Sharma 50(26)

IPL 2016 (Winner: SRH)

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
  • SRH: 208/7 | RCB: 200/7
  • P.O.T.M: Ben Cutting 39*(15) & 2(35)

IPL 2017 (Winner: MI)

  • Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiant
  • MI: 129/8 | RSP: 128/6
  • P.O.T.M: Krunal Pandya 47(38)

IPL 2018 (Winner: CSK)

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings 
  • SRH: 178/6 | CSK: 181/2
  • P.O.T.M: Shane Watson 107*(57)

IPL 2019 (Winner: MI)

  • Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings 
  • MI: 149/8 | CSK: 148/7
  • P.O.T.M: Jasprit Bumrah 2/14

IPL 2020 (Winner: MI)

  • Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians 
  • DC: 156/7 | MI: 157/5
  • P.O.T.M: Trent Boult 3/30

Read Also: Teams to finish last in IPL Points Table

IPL 2021 (Winner: CSK)

  • Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
  • CSK: 192/3 | KKR: 165/9
  • P.O.T.M: Faf du Plessis 86(59)

IPL 2022 (Winner: GT)

  • Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans
  • RR: 130/9 | GT: 133/3
  • P.O.T.M: Hardik Pandya 34(30) & 3/17

IPL 2023 (Winner: CSK)

  • Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings 
  • GT: 214/4 | CSK: 171/5 (15 ovs) DLS method
  • P.O.T.M: Devon Conway 47(25)

IPL 2024 (Winner: KKR)

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
  • SRH: 113 (18.3) | KKR: 114/2 (10.3)
  • P.O.T.M: Mitchell Starc 2/14 & 2 catches

Read Also: Highest individual scores by players in IPL playoffs

IPL 2025

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings 
  • The final is set to take place on June 3, 2025. May the best team win.
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Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Eliminator Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible playing XIs, and Fantasy Team Prediction of the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Eliminator match in IPL 2025.

May 29, 2025, 10:35 AM4 min read

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Eliminator Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

The Eliminator match of IPL 2025 will be played between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Friday, May 30. The team that wins this match will play Qualifier-2 while the losing team will be out of the tournament.

Gujarat Titans were strong contenders for the number two position from the beginning, but the defeat in the last 2 matches spoiled their chances. After the initial defeat, Mumbai Indians were also riding on the winning chariot, but after losing 2 out of the last 3 matches of the league stage, Hardik Pandya and team had to settle for the fourth position. Now both these teams have to win 3 consecutive matches to win the title.

Also Read: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

After defeating MI twice in the group stages earlier in the IPL 2025 season, GT will be confident to get the better of the five-time champions once again, to get themselves a step closer to winning their second title in four seasons.

For MI, it will be very important to bring their A game forward after not playing to their full potential against GT earlier in the tournament, and this could very well be the case due to the impressive track record in the knockout matches for the franchise.

From possible playing XIs to head-to-head record, here is everything you need to know about the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Eliminator in IPL 2025.

Match Details

  • Match: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians 
  • Tournament: IPL 2025, Eliminator
  • Date: 30 May 2025
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur

Streaming Details

Cricket fans from India can watch the GT vs MI Eliminator on Star Sports TV Channels on Television. They can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar for free.

Pitch Report

The pitches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur had something for batters and bowlers during the early stages of the IPL 2025, allowing for some compelling cricket for the fans. Over the years, the teams batting first have five matches, while teams batting second have won four matches in the league at this venue. The average first innings total here in the IPL is 170.

Weather Report

The weather report has forecasted rain in Chandigarh on the match day. However, there is no forecast of rain during the match time at night. As a result, rain is unlikely to play spoilsport during the GT vs MI clash. The temperature is set to hover in the early 30s during the match.

GT vs MI: Head-to-Head Record

Gujarat Titans have a proud 5-2 record in seven IPL matches over MI, with a few matches going down to the wire over the course of the last four seasons. Earlier in the IPL 2025, one of their fixtures, which was played in Mumbai, was decided on the last ball with the rain playing a role leading up to it, wherein GT held their nerve to get across the finishing line.

Gujarat Titans

vs

Mumbai Indians

7

Matches Played

7

5

Won

2

233

Highest Score

218

0

No Result

0

172

Lowest Score

152

3 Tosses Won 4
0 Elected To Bat 0
3 Elected To Field 4
1 Won Toss And Match 0
0 Toss Won, Batting First, Match Won 0
1 Toss Won, Bowling First, Match Won 0
187.71 Avg. Runs 170.71
6.14 Avg. Wickets 7.57

GT's Last Five Matches

Loss Loss Win Win Win

MI's Last Five Matches

Win Win Loss Win Loss

Also Read: IPL 2025 playoffs: Here is how each team reached top four

Possible XIs

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, R Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

Impact Subs: Arshad Khan

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

Impact Subs: Karn Sharma

Fantasy Team Prediction

Kusal Mendis, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Arshad Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult.

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IPL 2025 playoffs: Here is how each team reached top four

PBKS, RCB, GT and MI have fabulously booked there berths in IPL 2025 playoffs. Here is how each team reached top four. Explore the path to glory.

May 28, 2025, 6:47 PM9 min read

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After weeks of intense competition, rivalry battles, strategic gameplays and dedication, the top four teams of IPL 2025 have emerged. The league stage concluded with PBKS, RCB, GT and MI earning their place in top four of points table.

But how exactly did they manage to reach there? Let's dive into their IPL 2025 playoffs journey.

Here is how each team reached top four:

1. Punjab Kings (19 pts)

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Priyansh Arya celebrating his half century against MI in their last league stage match of IPL 2025. Image | NDTV

Throughout the season of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings showcased magnificent balance and team coordination. Their campaign has been brilliant with 9 wins in 14 matches. 

Under the phenomenal captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS made an extraordinary comeback by qualifying for the playoffs after 11 years. Not only just qualification, but also dominantly secured the top position in the points table.

PBKS qualification was confirmed with a decisive victory by 10 runs over Rajasthan Royals on May 18. However, it was their dominant 7-wicket win over MI (on May 26), that sealed their top 2 finish.

Read Also: Highest individual scores by players in IPL playoffs

The IPL 2025 season for PBKS so far:

PBKS have done a great job at keeping their NRR high at all points in the tournament. They also secured a historical win against KKR by defending the lowest ever IPL total, and marked their place in the game.

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

  1. vs GT: won by 11 runs. (PBKS 243/5 vs GT 232/5)
  2. vs LSG: won by 8 wickets. (LSG 171/7 vs PBKS 177/2)
  3. vs RR: lost by 50 runs. (RR 205/4 vs PBKS 155/9)
  4. vs CSK: won by 18 runs. (PBKS 219/6 vs CSK 201/5)
  5. vs SRH: lost by 8 wickets. (PBKS 245/6 vs SRH 247/2)
  6. vs KKR: won by 16 runs. (PBKS 111 vs KKR 95)
  7. vs RCB: won by 5 wickets. (RCB 95/9 in 14 ovs vs PBKS 98/5 in 12.1 ovs - rain-affected 14-over game)
  8. vs RCB: lost by 7 wickets. (PBKS 157/6 vs RCB 159/3)
  9. vs KKR: No Result (Rain)
  10. vs CSK: won by 4 wickets. (CSK 190 vs PBKS 194/6)
  11. vs LSG: won by 37 runs. (PBKS 236/5 vs LSG 199/7)
  12. vs RR: won by 10 runs. (PBKS 219/5 vs RR 209/7)
  13. vs DC: lost by 6 wickets. (PBKS 206/8 vs DC 208/4)
  14. vs MI: won by 7 wickets. (MI 184/7 vs PBKS 187/3)

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (19 pts)

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Jitesh Sharma celebrating his match-winning knock of 85* (33 balls) against LSG in their last league match. Image | BBC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had an amazing journey in their IPL 2025 campaign. They ended their nine-year wait for a top-two finish with 9 victories in 14 matches, narrowly behind PBKS on NRR.

RCB displayed remarkable consistency and key performances from players like Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and others. The team no longer seemed to depend on a single player and came out strong with equal efforts from each one of them.

RCB faced major alterations and shift in captaincy in the tournament. Under the captaincy of Jitesh Sharma (stand-in captain in place of Rajat Patidar), they secured a huge victory against LSG to secure their top-two finish. They chased down 227 runs, with the skipper scoring 85* off 33 balls and leading from the front.

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The IPL 2025 season for RCB so far:

RCB's season in the league stage ended with an historic achievement of being the first team in IPL history to win all the away matches. They won 7 away matches this year.

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

  1. vs KKR: won by 7 wickets. (KKR 174/8, RCB 
  2. vs CSK: won by 50 runs. (RCB 196/7, CSK 146/8)
  3. vs GT: lost by 8 wickets. (RCB 169/8, GT 170/2)
  4. vs MI: won by 12 runs. (RCB 221/5, MI 209/9)
  5. vs DC: lost by 6 wickets. (RCB 163/7, DC 169/4)
  6. vs RR: won by 9 wickets. (RR 173/4, RCB 175/1)
  7. vs PBKS: lost by 5 wickets. (RCB 95/9 in 14 ovs, PBKS 98/5 in 12.1 ovs - rain-affected)
  8. vs PBKS: won by 7 wickets. (PBKS 157/6, RCB 159/3)
  9. vs RR: won by 11 runs. (RCB 205/5, RR 194/9)
  10. vs DC: won by 6 wickets. (DC 162/8, RCB 165/4)
  11. vs CSK: won by 2 runs. (RCB 213/5, CSK 211/5)
  12. vs KKR: Match Abandoned (No Result)
  13. vs SRH: lost by 42 runs. (SRH 231/6, RCB 189)
  14. vs LSG: won by 6 wickets. (LSG 227/3, RCB 230/4)

3. Gujarat Titans (18 pts)

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Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan during their partnership of 205* runs against DC in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV

Gujarat Titans continued their strong presence by securing the 3rd place in IPL 2025 points table. They ended the league stage with 18 points (9 wins out of 14 matches).

The standout individual performances from captain Shubman Gill, and players like Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler are the reason behind GT's success. Sudharsan is currently at the top of Orange Cap leaderboard with 674 runs in 14 matches, followed by Gill (649 runs in 14 matches).

This team has also dominated other charts of seasonal awards like: Sudharshan in top of most 4s of the season list, Prasidh Krishna (23 wkts) in second place, and Sai Kishore (17 wkts) in Purple Cap leaderboard, and so on.

They were a strong contender for a top-two finish, but their consecutive losses in the last two league games took that away.

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The IPL 2025 season for GT so far:

From chasing down 200+ totals to having the highest batting partnership of IPL 2025 so far (Gill & Sudharsan: 205* runs), GT has done it all!

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

  1. vs PBKS: lost by 11 runs. (PBKS: 243/5, GT: 232/5)
  2. vs MI: won by 36 runs. (GT: 196/8, MI: 160/6)
  3. vs RCB: won by 8 wickets. (RCB: 169/8, GT: 170/2)
  4. vs SRH: won by 7 wickets. (SRH: 152/8, GT: 153/3)
  5. vs RR: won by 58 runs. (GT: 217/6, RR: 159)
  6. vs LSG: lost by 6 wickets. (GT: 180/6, LSG: 186/4)
  7. vs DC: won by 7 wickets. (DC: 203/8, GT: 204/3)
  8. vs KKR: won by 39 runs. (GT: 198/3, KKR: 159/8)
  9. vs RR: lost by 8 wickets. (GT: 209/4, RR: 212/2)
  10. vs SRH: won by 38 runs. (GT: 224/6, SRH: 186/6)
  11. vs MI: won by 3 wickets (D/L Method). (MI: 155/8, GT: 147/7)
  12. vs DC: won by 10 wickets. (DC: 199/3, GT: 205/0)
  13. vs LSG: lost by 33 runs. (LSG: 235/2, GT: 202/9)
  14. vs CSK: lost by 83 runs. (CSK: 230/5, GT: 147)

4. Mumbai Indians (16 pts)

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MI celebrating their win against DC which secured their playoffs berth in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook

The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, secured the 4th position in points table with 16 points (8 wins in 14 matches). After losing 4 out of first 5 games in the tournament, they made a surprising comeback this season and won seven of their subsequent eight matches.

This was truly possible with some consistent performance of players like Surya Kumar Yadav, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah, who stood out for the team when needed.

Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, MI bounced back quickly with a complete new energy and mindset. They outperformed all their competition and secured their playoffs berth.

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The IPL 2025 season for MI so far:

From having a disappointing start to becoming the comeback king of the season that every franchise feared, MI had a rollercoaster-like IPL 2025 season. They also have the best NRR (+1.142) among all the teams in points table.

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

  1. vs CSK: lost by 4 wickets. (MI: 155/9, CSK: 158/6)
  2. vs GT: lost by 36 runs. (GT: 196/8, MI: 160/6)
  3. vs KKR: won by 8 wickets. (KKR: 116, MI: 121/2)
  4. vs LSG: lost by 12 runs. (LSG: 203/8, MI: 191/5)
  5. vs RCB: lost by 12 runs. (RCB: 221/5, MI: 209/9)
  6. vs DC: won by 12 runs. (DC: 193, MI: 205/5)
  7. vs SRH: won by 4 wickets. (SRH: 162/5, MI: 166/6)
  8. vs CSK: won by 9 wickets. (CSK: 176/5, MI: 177/1)
  9. vs SRH: won by 7 wickets. (SRH: 143/8, MI: 146/3)
  10. vs LSG: won by 54 runs. (MI: 215/7, LSG: 161)
  11. vs RR: won by 100 runs. (RR: 117, MI: 217/2)
  12. vs GT: lost by 3 wickets (D/L Method). (MI: 155/8, GT: 147/7)
  13. vs DC: won by 59 runs. (MI: 180/5, DC: 121)
  14. vs PBKS: lost by 7 wickets. (PBKS: 187/3, MI: 184/7)

IPL 2025 Final Standings (Top 4)

Position Teams Matches Played Won Lost NRR
1 Punjab Kings 14 9 4 +0.372
2 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 9 4 +0.301
3 Gujarat Titans 14 9 5 +0.254
4 Mumbai Indians 14 8 6 +1.142

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IPL 2025 Playoffs Schedule:

The IPL 2025 playoffs is set to begin from May 29, 2025.

Qualifier 1 (May 29)

PBKS vs RCB (venue: MYSI Stadium, Mullanpur): The winning team will advance to the final. Losing team will play Qualifier 2.

Eliminator (May 30)

GT vs MI (venue: MYSI Stadium, Mullanpur): The winning team will advance to play Qualifier 2. Losing side will be eliminated from the competition.

Read Also: IPL Playoffs: Teams with most IPL Eliminator defeats

Qualifier 2 (June 1)

Qualifier 1 loser vs Eliminator winner (venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad): The winning team will advance to Final. Losing side will be eliminated.

Final (June 3)

Qualifier 1 winner vs Qualifier 2 winner (venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)

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