IPL 2025: Tilak Verma, Deepak Chahar To Miss MI Vs GT Eliminator Match? Mumbai Indians Duo Spotted Limping At Airport; Video

Mumbai Indians are facing serious injury worries ahead of their crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator match against Gujarat Titans, set to be played on May 30 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

The fitness of key players Deepak Chahar and Tilak Varma has now come under scannerafter a video went viral on social media. Chahar is seen limping at the airport while traveling with the team, casting doubt on his availability for the Eliminator. Tilak Varma, a reliable presence in the middle order, also seemed to be in discomfort due to a knee issue

The timing couldn’t be worse for Mumbai Indians, who are already under pressure after missing out on Qualifier 1 following a defeat to Punjab Kings in their final league game. MI finished fourth in the standings with eight wins in 14 matches and must now win the Eliminator to stay in the competition.

Adding to their challenge, Mumbai have already lost three key overseas players ahead of the playoffs, leaving the squad thin on experience and options. Facing a confident Gujarat Titans side that has beaten them twice this seasonIf Chahar and Tilak are ruled out, MI could find themselves scrambling for replacements in a must-win situation, with the winner of this match set to play the loser of the RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1 match.

MI vs GT preview

Ahead of their IPL 2025 Eliminator clash against Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans find themselves grappling with a few key concerns. Despite a strong top three in Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler carrying much of the batting load through the league stage, Buttler’s departure for England duty comes at a crucial time. His replacement, Kusal Mendis, is talented but inexperienced in IPL conditions and has been out of competitive action for over a month.

The Titans' once-dominant bowling unit has also shown signs of vulnerability, conceding over 200 runs in their last three matches, with stars like Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj struggling for impact.

Mumbai Indians, while stacked with big names, have had their own inconsistencies. Suryakumar Yadav has been their standout batter, but there's a sharp drop-off in support, especially with Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks unavailable. However, MI have brought in Jonny Bairstow, an experienced IPL campaigner who recently hit form in red-ball cricket. Their bowling appears more settled compared to GT’s. Yet, GT will take heart from their head-to-head record, having beaten MI in both league encounters.

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