Principal GT XI vs. Mi, Eliminator: Who will replace Butler?

The Titans in Gujarat will have a long job in filling the zero made by Jose Butler in their eliminator tie against MI. Shubman Gill and Cum. Will be desperate to eliminate the streak of losing two-loves as they face MI in a winning competition. In IPL 2025, GT’s third highest run-goldter Butler will not be part of the tie as he has led the house for national duties.

GT predicted to play XI vs Mi

GT’s top three batsmen, such as Captain Gill, Sudarshan and Butler have scored most of the teams in IPL 2025 so far. All three batsmen have scored more than 500 runs this season. However, without Butler, there will be pressure on the opening pair to lift heavy on Friday.

Mendis, named as a replacement, is likely to occupy the status of Butler at number 3. The tie against MI would be a real test for the middle-order of GT as they did not have much time for the game than the top three.

While Sherfen has already displayed her ability to finish several times, on Onas Twatiya and Shahrukh, to step on the occasion if necessary.

GT will not worry too much about their bowling unit. Gill may be hoping that veteran Rashid can cause maximum damage to MI, something that he has not been able to do continuously for other opposition this season.

GT squad for IPL 2025

Shubman Gill (C), Sai Reformson, Kusal Mendis (W), Sherfen Rutharhford, Shah Rukh Khan, Rahul Tawatiya, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Garald Koetzi, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammad Sirj, Anasidh Krishan Sharma, Washington Sundar, Jayant Yadav, Dasmun Shanka, Kajalvantia, Kajalvantia, Karvantia, Karvantia, Karvantia, Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Gurnaur Brar, Nishant Sindhu