Mumbai Indians (MI) are all set to take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in Eliminator of the TATA IPL 2025, scheduled to be played today, May 29, 2025, at the International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST, and both teams will be led by two young and aggressive captains—Hardik Pandya (MI) and Shubman Gill (GT).
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This match holds extra emotion and rivalry for Hardik Pandya, as he faces his former franchise, Gujarat Titans—a team he led to glory in IPL 2022. Let’s take a closer look at Hardik Pandya’s stats vs Gujarat Titans and what we can expect from him tonight.
Hardik Pandya vs Gujarat Titans – IPL Head-to-Head Stats
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches (Mat) | 4 |
| Runs | 45 |
| Highest Score (HS) | 22* |
| Batting Average (Bat Av) | 15 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Wickets (Wkts) | 2 |
| Best Bowling Innings (BBI) | 2/29 |
| Bowling Average (Bowl Av) | 57 |
| Five-wicket hauls (5) | 0 |
| Catches (Ct) | 2 |
| Stumpings (St) | 0 |
| Average Difference (Ave Diff) | -41.99 |
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What Do These Numbers Say?
- With the bat, Hardik hasn’t yet made a big impact against Gujarat. His average of 11 shows that he’s been dismissed cheaply in both outings, with a highest score of just 11 runs.
- With the ball, he’s had a decent return, picking up 2 wickets with a best of 2/29, but his bowling average of 38.5 means he’s conceding almost 30 runs per wicket.
- In the field, he’s been sharp with 2 catches, proving his value as a utility player.
What to Expect in Today’s Clash?
Hardik Pandya is known for turning up when it matters the most. And today, facing his former team on home turf in Mumbai, the stage is set for him to step up as a leader and deliver with both bat and ball.
He’ll be keen to settle scores—not just against the Gujarat bowling attack, but also against the narrative that he hasn’t fired yet against his ex-franchise.
With Mumbai Indians set to face Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, all eyes will be on captain Hardik Pandya. His performance could be the key to keeping Mumbai’s title hopes alive. In a high-stakes knockout game, Hardik’s form with both bat and ball may decide whether MI advances to Qualifier 2 or exits the tournament early.
