Wednesday, July 08
Virat Kohli’s passion and intensity were on full display as he led RCB to the IPL 2025 final. Though no longer captain, he remains the emotional core of the team, driving them forward with relentless energy. With one match to go, fans wonder: will this be the year Kohli finally lifts the IPL trophy he’s longed for?
In a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator clash, Mumbai Indians opted to bat first after Hardik Pandya won the toss against Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. Mumbai Indians made three changes, bringing in Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Raj Angad Bawa. The winner of this match will go on to face Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 Ahmedabad.
On Friday, Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Eliminator at Punjab cricket's new home, the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. It will also be the first time Shubman Gill will play at home after becoming India's Test captain. He has led GT from the front, and winning the IPL will give him the right momentum ahead of the marathon he is expected to have in whites for India.
Mumbai Indians elected to bat after winning the toss against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 Eliminator. Hardik Pandya cited a batting-friendly pitch as the reason behind the decision. MI made three changes, bringing in Bairstow, Gleeson, and Bawa, while GT included Mendis and Sundar in place of Buttler and Arshad Khan.
