India, May 30 -- We have our first finalist of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) thrashed Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur. Now, all the focus is on the upcoming Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The winner of this contest will progress to Qualifier 2 to take on Punjab Kings for a place in the final.

Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, looked comfortable in the league stage and were the prime favourites to finish inside the top two. For the bulk of the league stage, Gujarat Titans were at the top of the table. However, a defeat in their final two league stage matches a...