Michael Vaughan predicted that Mumbai Indians will win IPL 2025, while Shubman Gill will finish as the tournament’s highest run-scorer.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has shared his top three predictions for IPL 2025. He expects Mumbai Indians to win their sixth title, despite their disappointing last-place finish in 2024. Hardik Pandya, who takes over as captain again, will aim to turn things around for the five-time champions. MI previously lifted the trophy in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Vaughan then predicted Shubman Gill will finish as the tournament’s leading run-scorer. Gill, captain of Gujarat Titans, had an underwhelming debut season as skipper in 2024. He has scored 3216 runs in 103 IPL matches at an average of 37.84, including 4 centuries and 20 half-centuries.
For the highest wicket-taker, Vaughan backed Varun Chakravarthy of Kolkata Knight Riders. The spinner was crucial in KKR’s 2024 title win and impressed in the Champions Trophy 2025, taking 9 wickets in 3 matches. He has 83 wickets in 71 IPL games.
“My IPL predictions … @mipaltan to win @ShubmanGill top scorer Varun Chakravarthy most wickets,” Vaughan wrote on X.
My IPL predictions … @mipaltan to win @ShubmanGill top scorer
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 22, 2025
Varun Chakravarthy most wickets
I will get a hair cut with Dindayal on Orminston Road #OnOn #India #IPL2025 @cricbuzz
The IPL 2025 tournament opener on March 22 will feature KKR facing RCB at Eden Gardens.
