Deepak Chahar will not play in MI’s Eliminator match against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 that is currently underway. Mumbai had to make the change because the all-rounder was having trouble due to a leg injury. Raj Angad Bawa replaced him in the XI.
Chandigarh: Mumbai Indians suffered a major blow as Deepak Chahar was ruled out of the IPL 2025 Eliminator vs Gujarat Titans. The all-rounder was struggling with a niggle and was spotted limping upon Mumbai’s arrival in Mullanpur. In his absence, the five-time champions named Raj Angad Bawa in the playing XI and also handed the debut cap to Richard Gleeson.
Apart from Chahar, there were concerns about Tilak Varma as well but the youngster made it to the playing XI. Chahar, meanwhile, picked up 11 wickets in 14 matches this season at an economy rate of 9.17. With the new ball, he made an impact, but Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah did most of the damage. Apart from that, Mumbai will also miss the service of Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks in the Eliminator. For international duty, both cricketers had to leave India. Rickelton was replaced in the starting XI by Jonny Bairstow, and Jacks’ absence made room for Gleeson, the fourth international named. For Gujarat, Kusal Mendis made his debut. Jos Buttler had to return to England for international duty, which forced Gujarat to make the change. Aside from that, Washington Sundar has been hired to take Arshad Khan’s place. Meanwhile, Mumbai have won the toss in Mullanpur and have decided to bat first. However, the GT captain revealed that his team would have chosen to bowl first and was pleased with the decision.
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna